This work is the first compilation of comprehensive deliberations on botany, cytogenetics and sex determination, genetic resources and diversity, classical breeding, molecular markers and genome sequence resources, and application of omics technology including transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics resources in the multipurpose medicinal plant seabuckthorn. The book also presents a detailed narrative on antioxidative, radioprotective nutraceutical, and medicinal applications of seabuckthorn products. A detailed treatment has been included on analytical techniques and processing technologies. Altogether, the book contains about 300 pages over 17 chapters contributed by globally reputed experts on the relevant field in this important plant species. This book will be useful to the research students, teachers, and scientists in the academia and private sector engaged in horticulture, genetics, breeding, molecular biology, biotechnology, and breeding. The book will also be a useful source for workers involved in the development of plant-based medicines, nutraceuticals, therapeutics, and cosmeceuticals and extension workers involved in the development of rural farmers and small-scale industries.

Presents comprehensive information on different classical and current aspects of the multipurpose medicinal plant Provides significant emphasis on omics technology: proteomics, transcriptomics, genomics, and metabolomics Elaborates treatment to medicinal, nutraceutical, and therapeutical applications of seabuckthorn products

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Prof. (Dr.) Prakash Chand Sharma has teaching, research, and administrative experience of over 38 years in different positions at Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut (1984-2002), and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi (2002-till date). His research interests are in the area of plant molecular biology, crop biotechnology, and bioinformatics. Mainly, his research group has focused on the development of a variety of molecular markers in different crop plants and the study of microsatellite sequences. His research on seabuckthorn includes assembly of seabuckthorn transcriptome, identification of differentially expressed genes during cold and freeze stress, characterization of genetic and metabolome diversity in Indian seabuckthorn, and development of a novel method for the isolation of microsatellite sequences. Published over 140 research papers in research journals, conference proceedings, and edited books. Supervised 19 Ph.D., 17 M.Phil., and a large number of M.Sc., B.Tech./M.Tech. students. Delivered invited/keynote lectures in national and international conferences in India and abroad and executed many extramural research projects. He has served as Vice-Chancellor (officiating), Dean, Director (Research and Consultancy), and Director (Academic Affairs). Availed prestigious JSPS long-term invitation fellowship at Iwate Biotechnology Research Centre, Japan, and INSA-DFG International Exchange Fellowship and UNESCO Biotechnology Fellowship at Frankfurt University, Germany. Recipient of teaching and research awards, including outstanding scientist award by the Seabuckthorn Association of India. Recently retired as Senior Professor and now serving as distinguished faculty, University School of Biotechnology, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi. He is a Fellow of The National Academy of Sciences, India, and National Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

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Biosystematics and Botanical Descriptions of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae Sp.) in India.- Genetic Diversity, Evolution and Biogeography of Seabuckthorn.- Current Status of Chromosome-based Gender Determination in Seabuckthorn.- Analytical Techniques for the Biochemical Profiling in Seabuckthorn.- Effect of Processing and Storage on Seabuckthorn Products.- Metabolomic Diversity of Seabuckthorn Collections from Different Geographical Regions.- Deciphering the Proteomes and Nanotechnological Potential of an Unexplored Plant Seabuckthorn.- Biotechnological Approaches for Seabuckthorn Improvement.- Repertoire of Molecular Markers and their Applications in Seabuckthorn.- Barcoding-based Identification of Hippophae species.- Transcriptome Sequencing and Analysis of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae Sp.).- Mining of Microsatellites and Transcription Factors in Seabuckthorn (Hippophae Sp.) Transcriptomes.- Frankia The Endo-micro-symbiont of Hippophae Sp.- Medicinal and Nutraceutical Properties of Seabuckthorn.- Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of the Anti-oxidative Activity of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.).- Knowing More About Seabuckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides)- A Promising Source of Safe and Effective Medical Radiation Countermeasure.- Methods in Seabuckthorn Breeding.- Global Distribution of Seabuckthorn (Hippophae Sp.) Resources and their Utilization .