Phytochemicals in Plants: Recent Developments on the Occurrence, Composition, Stability, Health, Food and Pharmaceutical Applications—2nd Edition
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Phytochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 2454
Special Issue Editor
Interests: food quality; plant extracts; antioxidant activity; micro- and nanoencapsulation; cyclodextrins
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Dear Colleagues,
New trends in the use of natural compounds in many fields, such as food and pharmaceuticals, increasingly make phytochemicals the focus of researchers' attention. Phytochemicals are biologically active compounds from plants. They are primary and secondary metabolites that provide a wide range of valuable bioactivities including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, antiparasitic, and antifungal effects, as well as anticancer and chemotherapeutic properties. Additionally, some phytochemicals are toxic or have detrimental effects to humans. This Special Issue, “Phytochemicals in Plants: Recent Developments On The Occurrence, Composition, Stability, Health, Food And Pharmaceutical Applications—2nd Edition”, focuses on the most recent findings regarding the identification and quantification of new and/or highly bioactive phytochemicals in various plants, including green algae and land plants (e.g., flowering plants, cereals, fruits, and vegetables), as well as their separation, purification, and structural characterization. Modern and recent developments in the methods of separation and analysis can be highlighted. Moreover, the degradation and stability of such compounds, including innovative stabilization techniques, are accepted. The mechanisms involved in phytochemical biosynthesis and biological activities (e.g., antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, or anticancer effects) are accepted. Finally, studies on phytochemical applications, especially in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic fields, are welcome.
Prof. Dr. Nicoleta-Gabriela Hădărugă
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- plant phytochemicals
- antioxidants
- flavonoids
- anthocyanins
- terpenoids
- carotenoids
- alkaloids
- tannins
- saponins
- phytosterols
- vitamins
- biological activity
- food applications
- pharmaceutical applications
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