ABSTRACT
This chapter details the biotechnological approach to the production of phytochemicals. The production of phytochemicals is usually known to be 108natural in plants. Recently, the propagation techniques have taken newer paths involving the preservation of plant species that saw the advantage of further manipulation of the growth environment of the plants to suit better growth patterns. Researchers understood that similar methods can be used to enhance the production of specific phytochemicals for potential drug leads, food additives, and fragrances. This first worked with the use of plant parts being grown on other plants, then in laboratory bioreactor setups and in modern days, the use of plant cell cultures. Plant cell culturing techniques have an advantage in that they are clean and allow flexibility in the attain-ment of the exact phytochemicals so desired. This technique is the best so far for propagation. However, it is an expensive venture that requires huge financial investments.
