The book titled Plant Secondary Metabolites is structured into 11 chapters, each with broader headings that encompass an introduction, history, biosynthesis, essential oils/terpenes/terpenoids, alkaloids, glycosides, gums & mucilages oleoresins, plant amines, techniques, and biotechnological approaches.

To make the information more accessible and useful for undergraduate and postgraduate students in agriculture, ayurveda, pharmacy, naturopathy, and home sciences, the book includes 45 tables, 60 figures, chemical equations, and color photographs. The aim of the book is to provide a comprehensive and concise source of information for students, researchers, and faculty members in related fields. The book is intended to serve as a valuable resource for individuals seeking to enrich their knowledge of plant secondary metabolites.