About this Research Topic
This Research Topic is part of the article collection series - Bioactive Compounds, Functional Ingredients, Antioxidants, and Health Benefits of Edible Plants.
Edible plants are rich in bioactive compounds that have physiological effects such as anticancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities. Natural plant extracts are frequently used to prolong the shelf life of fresh and processed foods, therefore preserving their quality and safety. Phytochemical studies of extracts and biological activities of various plant organs are also important in the food and human nutrition industries. They have the potential to pave the path for the commercialization of other plants by developing new applications for the food sector. Plant bioactive compounds represent a promising research objective for plant breeders, producers and food processing industries.
The study of the relationship between health and food has increased steadily and exponentially in recent years. The variety of bioactive compounds contained in edible plants, as well as the several mechanisms of action involved in human nutrition, make this subject a widely debated and ongoing research topic. Furthermore, recent advances in extraction techniques, analysis approaches, and bioactivity assays have allowed scientists to explore minor dietary components and metabolites with high bioactivity and their pathways.
Developing novel technological approaches for the manufacturing and processing of edible plants is of great interest to the agricultural and food industries worldwide. The enhancement of the production of secondary metabolites (e.g. polyphenols) and the development of novel applications is the objective of both the producer and associated food industries. The application of bioreactors in tissue cultures is strongly associated with the production of specific secondary metabolites with important applications.
This Research Topic is interested in publications (research articles, short communication, and review articles) that describe the occurrence of bioactive chemicals from various edible plants (cultivated or wild), their analysis, bioactive qualities, technological application, preservatives’ properties, and disease preventive methods. It will offer an overview of the existing situation as well as future prospects.
Edible plants are rich in bioactive compounds that have physiological effects such as anticancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities. Natural plant extracts are frequently used to prolong the shelf life of fresh and processed foods, therefore preserving their quality and safety. Phytochemical studies of extracts and biological activities of various plant organs are also important in the food and human nutrition industries. They have the potential to pave the path for the commercialization of other plants by developing new applications for the food sector. Plant bioactive compounds represent a promising research objective for plant breeders, producers and food processing industries.
The study of the relationship between health and food has increased steadily and exponentially in recent years. The variety of bioactive compounds contained in edible plants, as well as the several mechanisms of action involved in human nutrition, make this subject a widely debated and ongoing research topic. Furthermore, recent advances in extraction techniques, analysis approaches, and bioactivity assays have allowed scientists to explore minor dietary components and metabolites with high bioactivity and their pathways.
Developing novel technological approaches for the manufacturing and processing of edible plants is of great interest to the agricultural and food industries worldwide. The enhancement of the production of secondary metabolites (e.g. polyphenols) and the development of novel applications is the objective of both the producer and associated food industries. The application of bioreactors in tissue cultures is strongly associated with the production of specific secondary metabolites with important applications.
This Research Topic is interested in publications (research articles, short communication, and review articles) that describe the occurrence of bioactive chemicals from various edible plants (cultivated or wild), their analysis, bioactive qualities, technological application, preservatives’ properties, and disease preventive methods. It will offer an overview of the existing situation as well as future prospects.
Keywords: bioactive compounds, edible plants, secondary metabolites, plant extracts
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