Genotype X Environment Interactions and Its Impact on Use of Medicinal Plants

摘要: There is a paradigm shift from cure to prevention when it comes human health. We want live healthy life and prevent sickness using substances other than pharmaceuticals. The plant-based nutraceutical products or Natural Health Products (NHPs) as they are some times referred the most important groups that have potential fit bill. However, these sold without proper science based information in spite of fact researchers acknowledge need for such information. Evidence-based scientific studies support health claims related use medicinal plants their extracts be undertaken. It only through critical research efforts we can provide strong endorsements plant ensure consumer confidence industry. Much published on value does not take into account variability generated genetic differences among interaction with environment. Research should directed towards properly identifying known properties which been grown environments conducive consistent production active agents attributed plants. Production dependable attained if pay close attention research-based principles. This article was written main goals: 1) To discuss above points greater detail examples; 2) highlight time accomplishments significant contributions well respected nutritionist Dr. T. K. Basu his collaboration development fenugreek NHP. believe clinical agricultural essential make NHPs utilized its (parts seed, foliage roots) developed extent used directly advantage synergistic effect chemical constituents.