# Pharmacognosy & Metabolic Engineering

- Institution: IIT Kharagpur
- Department: Biotechnology
- Teacher: Prof. Adinpunya Mitra
- Level: Undergraduate
- Language: English
- Subjects: Biology
- Source: [NPTEL](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/102105342)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA](https://nptel.ac.in/faq) (Non-commercial use only.)
- Syllabus: [at the source](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/102105342)
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## Lectures

1. [Lecture 01: Pharmacognosy & Medicinal Plants](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/0b20e7acc9b1) (Video)
2. [Lecture 02:Plant Specialized Metabolites: Waste Products or Ecochemicals?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/7851e0fc4c96) (Video)
3. [Lecture 03: Evolution of Specialized Metabolism from Primary Metabolism](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/05b8f84a40d3) (Video)
4. [Lecture 04: Production of specialized metabolites through cell and organ culture](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/1a616c96f435) (Video)
5. [Lecture 05:Eliciting specialized metabolism in culture](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/2588a1d2799f) (Video)
6. [Lecture 6: Analysis of Specialized Metabolites – Tools and Techniques](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/f130cc32f3a0) (Video)
7. [Lecture 7:Metabolic phytochemistry-based approaches for studying plant specialized metabolism](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/92ba6b5ee54a) (Video)
8. [Lecture 8: Metabolic engineering strategies in plants](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/a2a93284ba14) (Video)
9. [Lecture 9: Plant genetic transformation (through natural genetic engineer)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/81cd16e562da) (Video)
10. [Lecture 10: Design of vectors for Agrobacterium-mediated gene transfer; Transformed and co-......](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/afa59b9856eb) (Video)
11. [Lecture 11: Introduction to alkaloids](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/76cd46711f6b) (Video)
12. [Lecrture 12: Biosynthesis of tropane alkaloids](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/f47ad3ebb81b) (Video)
13. [Lecrure 13: Engineering tropane alkaloid pathways in plants - I](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/9a91c0084338) (Video)
14. [Lecture 14:Engineering tropane alkaloid pathway in plants – IIEngineering tropane alkaloid pathway..](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/ae78f41cbe0a) (Video)
15. [Lecture 15: Isoquinoline alkaloids – biosynthesis and tissue localization](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/1ece924fa48b) (Video)
16. [Lecture 16:Isoquinoline alkaloids – late steps of biosynthetic pathway & tissue localization](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/5610f7ad9ccc) (Video)
17. [Lecture 17:Benzylisoquinoline alkaloids – Induced top1 mutant & natural T mutantEngineering....](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/c0a28b51cdde) (Video)
18. [Lecgture 18:Benzylisoquinoline alkaloids – Metabolic pathway engineering](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/11114c9ec462) (Video)
19. [Lecture 19: RNAi-mediated replacement of morphine with nornarcotic alkaloid reticuline in opium..](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/e56d8df9f606) (Video)
20. [Lecture 20:Isoquinoline alkaloids – biosynthesis and tissue localization](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/443f8e9d791d) (Video)
21. [Lecture 21:Indole alkaloids – Early steps of biosynthesis](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/e1bb517d8a32) (Video)
22. [Lecture 22:Indole alkaloids – Metabolic engineering of early steps of indole alkaloid pathway](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/e75f3722fef4) (Video)
23. [Lecture 23:Indole alkaloids – Environmental factors regulating indole alkaloid biosynthesis](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/da78825d6af3) (Video)
24. [Lecture 24:Indole alkaloids – Role of elicitors in modulating alkaloids accumulation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/5a8e53b02b41) (Video)
25. [Lecture 25:Indole alkaloids – Late steps of indole alkaloid biosynthesis](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/eddb1246d05b) (Video)
26. [Lecture 26: Indole alkaloids – Regulatory roles of transcription factors in light-induced......](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/6125a499acfb) (Video)
27. [Lecture 27:Engineering indole alkaloid pathways in Catharanthus roseus hairy root cultures](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/11342869863b) (Video)
28. [Lecture 28:Missing enzymes of vindoline biosynthetic pathway](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/f98bb76fa7a8) (Video)
29. [Lecture 29:Monoterpene indole alkaloid pathway cell and tissue localization](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/89c15b856437) (Video)
30. [Lecture 30: Model for biosynthesis and secretion of monoterpenoid indole alkaloids involving....](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/010bba559b74) (Video)
31. [Lecture 31:Metabolic reprogramming of periwinkle plant culture](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/19e0eb93618c) (Video)
32. [Lecture 32: Engineered yeast brews precursors of anticancer drug vinblastine](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/8e88fffd8180) (Video)
33. [Lecture 33: Recent discovery of strychnine biosynthetic pathway](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/01662674b2e6) (Video)
34. [Lecture 34: Indole alkaloid biosynthesis – a final overview](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/ade3549e7195) (Video)
35. [Lecture 35: Recent discovery of colchicine biosynthetic pathway](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/ccff4e46053f) (Video)
36. [Lecture 36: Biosynthesis of terpenoids – an outline](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/8eaad99590a9) (Video)
37. [Lecture 37: Diversity of monoterpenoids](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/5ac1edda594d) (Video)
38. [Lecture 38: Biosynthesis of monoterpenoids](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/0f1425addf04) (Video)
39. [Lecture 39: Diversity of sesquiterpenes, diterpenes, triterpenes and polyterpenes](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/584c694dd056) (Video)
40. [Lecture 40: Oleoresins and polyterpenes – an outline](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/7608e898549f) (Video)
41. [Lecture 41: Monoterpenoids as components of floral scent volatiles: Metabolic engineering of......](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/e9892874ddd9) (Video)
42. [Lecture 42: Biosynthesis of carotenoids and carotenoid cleavage products](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/bb50e562681a) (Video)
43. [Lecture 43: Metabolic engineering of carotenoid pathway](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/36d96f0fb85a) (Video)
44. [Lecture 44: Metabolic engineering of carotenoid pathway: Golden Rice Story](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/9437bc60dad3) (Video)
45. [Lecture 45: Menthol story: Biosynthesis and pathway manipulation I](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/82cec3d3b3ee) (Video)
46. [Lecture 46: Menthol story: Biosynthesis and pathway manipulation II](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/6c96891fb148) (Video)
47. [Lecture 47: Artemisinin, hyperforin and taxol – three promising candidates for biotechnological...](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/1408cd2f226b) (Video)
48. [Lecture 48:Phenolics: Origin via shikimate pathway](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/7028abd2fd66) (Video)
49. [Lecture 49:Phenolics: Phenylpropanoids, benzenoids, coumarins, tannins](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/9670eb5f6e4b) (Video)
50. [Lecture 50: Phenolics: Monolignols, lignins and lignans](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/2d00d47acee4) (Video)
51. [Lecture 51: Phenolics: Metabolic engineering of monolignol pathways](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/6d9481c0ed8b) (Video)
52. [Lecture 52: Phenolics: Biosynthesis of lignans & podophyllotoxin; Caffeic acid esters...](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/fabefe6937fd) (Video)
53. [Lecture 53: Phenolics: Flavonoids, Flavones, Isoflavonoids, Proanthocyanidins](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/2397e4850947) (Video)
54. [Lecture 54: Phenolics: Biosynthesis of anthocyanins; Metabolic pathway engineering for enhance....](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/0b1dfffa7c68) (Video)
55. [Lecture 55: Phenolics: Metabolic engineering of anthocyanin pathways in flowers](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/9e02a01bed6a) (Video)
56. [Lecture 56: Phenolics: Alcohol acetyl transferses and volatile phenolics](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/0798e551e761) (Video)
57. [Lecture 57: Phenolics: Biosynthesis of volatile benzenoids](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/a3fdb1975a7c) (Video)
58. [Lecture 58: Phenolics: Biosynthesis of vanillin in plants](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/7e02781b5e95) (Video)
59. [Lecture 59: Phenolics: Metabolic engineering for vanillin](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/4e28e65c92d2) (Video)
60. [Lecture 60: Phenolics: Biosynthesis of shikonin](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/edf1bd43e303) (Video)
61. [Lecture 61: Phenolics: Metabolic engineering of shikonin pathway](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/cb41ada0d5ee) (Video)
62. [Lecture 62: Molecular Pharming: Transplastomic plants](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/b8508835da4c) (Video)
63. [Lecture 63: Molecular Pharming: production of human somatotropin in tobacco](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/928497736d37) (Video)
64. [Live Session 29-02-2024](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/0b20e7acc9b1-2) (Video)
65. [Live Session 12-04-2024](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/7851e0fc4c96-2) (Video)
66. [Live Session 04-03-2025](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/102105342/05b8f84a40d3-2) (Video)