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Plant natural metabolites (particularly secondary metabolites, SMs) promise solutions for many human ailments, since ancient time. With the advancement of plant biochemistry and phytochemistry along with its association with bioprospection studies, many metabolites have become qualified as specific (natural or their derivatives) molecule for targeted therapies. SM comprises a broad array of metabolites (viz., phenolics, terpenes, alkaloids etc.) and has specific biosynthesis and a very unique contribution in plants’ life, though it is considered non-vital. Among SMs, alkaloids are the class of nitrogenous organic compounds that have further classification into TA (tropane alkaloid), TIA (terpene indole alkaloid), BIA (benzyl isoquinoline alkaloid), etc. Tropane alkaloids (TAs) are a class of bicyclic alkaloids, which contain a tropane ring in their chemical structure and represent in some of the angiospermic families, especially Solanaceae and Erythroxylaceae. Considering their demand and conservation issues about the management of natural resources harboring them, the interventions of sustainable and long-term production solutions are highly advocated. In order to highlight these issues, the present chapter will address the in vitro options as alternative production system, enhancement strategies, and allied applications of tropane alkaloid-bearing in vitro cultures. |
