Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Environmental damage to DNA and the protective effects of phytochemicals provides information on the toxicity of natural as well as synthetic chemicals in the living systems leading to DNA damage and emergence of serious consequences or manifestations causing varied health hazards. In addition, the book containing a total of ten chapters reflects on to the possible applications of plants or plant extracts imparting protection of the living cells from the xenobiotics mediated DNA damage. The book offers comprehensive coverage of the many essential topics in the subject including: Environmental factors and DNA damage Molecular mechanisms associated to DNA damage by various environmental ( Physical, Chemical and Biological) factors Synergistic effects of environmental factors Phytochemicals acting both as DNA protectants and genotoxicants Experimental models for study of genotoxic potential of environmental factors and protection by phytochemicals Most scientific terms have been defined, introduced, described and placed appropriately in the text when they are earlier introduced or described. The chief aim of this particular book is to connect the readers from all walks of life sciences and to have current understanding, concept and mechanisms involved in environmental factors mediated DNA damage. The protective effect of some plant extracts / phytochemicals has also been included. This book is intended to cater the need of BSc, MSc and research students who are striving to discover the mechanism(s) associated to protection of DNA by plant based chemicals. This is the first edition of our book and the valuable suggestions and comments from the readers are solicited"-- Provided by publisher.