Bioactive and Functional Compounds in Plant Fruits, Flowers and Seeds: Biosynthesis and Regulation
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Horticultural Science and Ornamental Plants".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2024 | Viewed by 2281
Special Issue Editors
Interests: exploration and utilization of plant functional components; molecular mechanism of plant quality; development of plant molecular markers; genetic mapping with molecular markers
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Interests: collection and identification of germplasm resources of horticultural plants; detoxification and rapid multiplication of horticultural plant seedlings; molecular mechanism of horticultural fruit quality, breeding and cultivation technology of new varieties
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Interests: postharvest deterioration; flavor characteristics; logistic and safety control technology of fruits and vegetables
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
A certain group of primary and secondary metabolites are produced by plant flowers, fruits and seeds. The primary metabolites, e.g., amino acids, carbohydrates and lipids, provide the human body's main source of nutrition. A large part of the secondary metabolites process extraordinary biological activities, which are extensively used for medical and other culinary purposes. The biosynthesis and regulation of these metabolites is a complex and multiphasic process, which is involved in a series of abiotic and biotic factors, e.g., plant phytohormones and environment stress. The ability to understand and to manipulate the process is crucial for plant breeding and quality improvement.
An in-depth understanding of this aspect helps researchers improve food quality and confer resistance or tolerance to adverse conditions in agriculture. This Special Issue aims to provide a hub for the scientific community to share their research with others. We welcome original research papers and review articles in all areas.
Potential topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Biosynthesis and regulation of flower fragrances;
- Formation of nutritional ingredient in fruit, e.g., sugars, protein, and lipids;
- Biosynthesis of seed secondary metabolites;
- Bioactive and functional secondary metabolites in fruits, flowers, and seeds.
Dr. Xiaobai Li
Dr. Lixiang Miao
Prof. Dr. Hangjun Chen
Prof. Dr. Cheng Liu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- primary metabolites
- secondary metabolites
- biosynthesis
- flowers
- fruit
- seeds
