Latex, Laticifers and Their Molecular Components: From Functions to Possible Applications

Latex, Laticifers And Their Products, Volume 93 in the Advances in Botanical Research series, highlights new advances in the growing field of the latex of different plant species and a diversity of molecules produced by the plants within laticifers. The new volume presents timely chapters on the latest developments in Plant latex and latex-borne defense, Physiology and structure of laticifers, Low-molecular compounds of latex-bearing plants/Latex-based defense strategies against pests, Plant latex proteins and their functions, Latex and Laticifers as a Source of Useful Bioactive Compounds. Pharmacologically active compounds from latex of medicinal plants. Euphorbia latex biochemistry/ proteins, and more. - Highlights new advances on physiology and structure of laticifers - Focuses on the latest developments in latex-borne defense against herbivores and pathogens - Includes the latest information on the diversity of molecules produced by different latex-bearing plants and a wide range of their activities and applications