ABSTRACT
The use of plant tissue culture (PTC) techniques has been explored in the production of secondary metabolites that have pharmacological properties, including antimalarial agents. Secondary metabolites are produced by plants in response to stress and are valuable sources of bioactive compounds used in pharmaceutical industries, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and other sectors. PTC techniques provide an alternative method to traditional cultivation, which is dependent on climatic and geographical conditions, for the sustainable and economical production of these valuable metabolites. This chapter assess the advantages of PTC techniques, the distribution of important secondary metabolites in plant families, the strategies involved for optimal metabolite production, and the industrial importance of selected secondary metabolites in the context of antimalarial agents. By exploring the potential applications of PTC in the production of antimalarial agents, this chapter highlights the benefits of using this technique in the fight against malaria, a major global health problem.
