Advances in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

Dear Colleagues,

Botanical raw materials defined as medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) generate numerous organic compounds (e.g., secondary metabolites, such as alkaloids, glycosides, tannins, etc.) which provide various health benefits. The ethnopharmacological significance of these plants has been recognized from ancient times for their medicinal properties. In addition to their use as health remedies, they have also been used in cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and religious rites, as well as flavorings. There is an increasing demand for MAPs in a number of sectors today due to their importance in ecosystems and human life. This Special Issue covers all aspects of MAPs application, both traditional and modern. Several aspects of MAPs can be included, such as biodiversity, ecosystem services and functions, bioindicators, utilization, ecology, environmental factors (soil, nutrients, climate, etc.), agriculture, forestry, urban areas, climate change, management, and socio-economic assessment. Original scientific papers, review articles, and short/preliminary communications are welcome.

Dr. Elpiniki Skoufogianni
Dr. Aikaterini Molla
Dr. Alexandra D. Solomou
Guest Editors

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