The adoption of wild edible plants as a source of bioactive molecules has gained prominence due to the escalation of antibiotic resistance and the adverse effects of pharmaceuticals at high concentrations. The search for natural therapeutic agents has led researchers to focus on a variety of compounds including flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, and polyphenols, which exhibit a broad spectrum of antimicrobial and pharmaceutical benefits. These natural compounds provide potential alternatives to synthetic medications for treating infections and chronic diseases, as well as offering substantial health support. There is a critical need to further explore the efficacy of these bioactive molecules and understand their mechanisms of action to validate their use in the food and pharmaceutical industries within a sustainable global framework.

This Research Topic aims to advance the understanding and application of bioactive molecules extracted from wild edible plants for pharmaceutical and therapeutic use. It focuses on bridging the gap between traditional plant-based remedies and modern scientific validation, offering new avenues for drug development and disease prevention that are both effective and ecologically responsible.

To achieve comprehensive insights in this area, we are open to contributions that encompass but are not limited to the following themes:

• Isolation and extraction techniques for bioactive compounds from edible plants

• Characterization of antimicrobial and pharmaceutical properties

• Mechanistic studies on the modes of action of plant-derived molecules

• Application of bioactive compounds in food preservation and safety

• Assessing the potential of these molecules in drug development and disease prevention

• Comparative analyses of bioactive molecules from different plant sources

• Innovations in enhancing the bioavailability and efficacy of plant-derived compounds

This collection encourages submissions of original research, review articles, and case studies that align with the journal's mission to contribute to the understanding of natural bioactive compounds in improving health outcomes and food systems, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation across various scientific fields.

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