This book explores the potential of plant-based solutions in addressing critical global challenges in agriculture and healthcare. By integrating traditional knowledge with modern scientific advancements, it offers understanding of the way plants can be harnessed to promote sustainability, enhance agricultural productivity and improve human health. Chapters cover key concepts such as the role of medicinal plants in modern pharmacology, the bioactive compounds they contain and their applications in treating ailments from inflammation to cancer. The book further discusses the intersection of agriculture and healthcare, examining how plant-based remedies align with global sustainability goals. Insights into reducing climate change impacts, conserving biodiversity and ensuring food and healthcare security for future generations are also provided.

This book is a resource for researchers, academics, industry experts, healthcare professionals and policymakers interested in sustainable practices.

Combines traditional knowledge with modern science for eco-friendly plant-based sustainable practices Discusses applications of plant-based and plant-mediated green nanoparticles in agriculture and healthcare Addresses ethical and environmental challenges in adopting plant-based solutions

Autorentext

Dr. Limenew Abate Worku holds a Ph.D. from Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (2023), an M.Sc. (2014), and B.Sc. (2006) from Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia. With 17 years of teaching and research experience, Dr. Worku's research interests primarily focus on natural products for industrial applications, the green synthesis of nanoparticles and their applications, lignocellulose, phytochemistry, and pulp and paper technology. He has published over 40 publications and 15+ book chapters with renowned publishers. He served as research, community service and technology transfer coordinator in Debre Tabor University, Ethiopia

Dr. Rakesh Kumar Bachheti has over 20 years of research and teaching experience. Before joining Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU) in Ethiopia, he served as the Dean of Projects (Assistant) at Graphic Era University in Dehradun, India. Bachheti is also a Research Fellow at INTI International University, Malaysia, and an adjunct faculty at the Department of Allied Sciences, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, India. His research interests focus on natural products for industrial applications, biofuels and bioenergy, green synthesis of nanoparticles and their applications, and pulp and paper technology. He is also recognized for his editorial work, having edited 8 books and authored 150+ publications on various aspects of natural product chemistry and nanotechnology.

Dr. Abdel Nasser B. Singab currently works at Ain shams University, Cairo, Egypt. He has over 40 years of extensive experience in research and teaching, specializing in pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, endophytes, chromatography, nutraceuticals, drug discovery, phytotherapy, and medicinal plant taxonomy. He has founded the Center for Drug Discovery Research & Development and the Medicinal Plants Research Station at Ain Shams University, Egypt. He has over 200 publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Prof. Azamal Husen is a distinguished scholar with over two decades of expertise in nanobiotechnology, plant physiology, environmental botany, medicinal plants, and clonal propagation. He has held senior academic roles, including Full Professor and Head of the Department of Biology at the University of Gondar, Ethiopia, and as a Foreign Delegate at Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia, currently serves and Adjunct Professor at Graphic Era University, India. He has also served as a Professor at Sankalchand Patel University and Visiting Faculty at leading Indian institutions. Prof. Husen has led multiple nationally and internationally funded research projects, contributed extensively to curriculum development, trained academic professionals worldwide, delivered various lectures and has been also honored by the University of Gondar for outstanding service.

Inhalt

.- Chapter 1: Introduction to Plant-Based Solutions
.- Chapter 2: Historical and Traditional Knowledge of Plant-Based Practices
.- Chapter 3: Plant Derived Biofertilizers and Biopesticides for Sustainable Agriculture
.- Chapter 4: Role of Plants in Enhancing Soil Health and Crop Productivity
.- Chapter 5: Allelopathy Natural Weed Management Using Plant Interaction
.- Chapter 6: Phytoremediation Using Plants to Address Environmental Challenges
.- Chapter 7: Medicinal Plants Bridging Traditional Medicine and Modern Healthcare
.- Chapter 8: Bioactive Compounds from Plants for Disease Prevention and Management
.- Chapter 9: Nutraceuticals Plant-Based Nutrition for Health and Wellness
.- Chapter 10:Innovations in Plant-Based Nanomaterials for Healthcare Applications
.- Chapter 11:Aromatic and essential oil plants in physical and mental well-being
.- Chapter 12:Plant-Based Bioplastics and Sustainable Materials
.- Chapter 13:Circular Bioeconomy Plants as Renewable Resources
.- Chapter 14:Ethical and Environmental Challenges in Plant-Based Solutions
.- Chapter 15:Advances in Plant Biotechnology for Sustainable Applications.