Plant Extracts: Bioactive Substances and Active Ingredient

Dear Colleagues,

The relevance of food components to human health has led to increased consumer interest in fruits and vegetables, as well as foods rich in bioactive compounds and nutraceuticals. Fruits and vegetables are rich in micronutrients and bioactive compounds (including non-nutrients), consisting of phytochemicals such as polyphenols, dietary fiber, carotenoids and vitamins. There is also strong scientific evidence to suggest that the regular consumption of fruits and vegetables is negatively correlated with an risk of developing chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and age-related functional decline.

This Special Issue summarizes the potential of bioactive compounds derived primarily from fruits, edible grains, vegetables, cereals and medicinal plants, and provides researchers with valuable information for devising future strategies, including efficient selection strategies for promising bioactive ingredients to create a variety of functional foods.

Prof. Dr. Hisato Kunitake
Guest Editor

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• plant agronomic purpose
• antioxidants
• bioactive compound
• secondary metabolite biosynthesis
• industry
• phenolic compounds