Tropical Plant Genetic Resources: Characterisation and Perspectives. 2025. XII, 508 p. Hardcover.

The genetic resources of tropical plants play a crucial role in fulfilling many of humanity’s essential needs globally. In recent decades, the rising demand for natural products has fuelled a "green shift," intensifying the global emphasis on conserving and characterizing plant diversity. Special focus is now being given to previously unexplored and underutilized species, which hold tremendous potential for future research and applications. In this context, the book Tropical Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Perspectives holds significant relevance. This comprehensive volume, extending over 500 pages, features 33 meticulously crafted chapters that investigate a broad spectrum of plant diversity, including microalgae, fungi, lichens, bryophytes, pteridophytes, and angiosperms, primarily representing the flora from the Western Ghat region. The central theme of the book is the biosystematic characterization, utilizing a range of methodologies such as micromorphology, anatomy, palynology, and molecular as well as chemical analyses. The book explores various related disciplines such as floristics, phytogeography, horticulture, economic botany, and ethnobotany. This multi-disciplinary approach provides invaluable insights into the extensive genetic resources of tropical plants.