Investigation of Chemical Composition and Bioactive Components in Aromatic Plants

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue explores the rich chemical diversity and bioactive potential of aromatic plants, focusing on their essential oils, phenolics, flavonoids, and other secondary metabolites. Aromatic plants play a crucial role in traditional medicine, modern pharmacology, food preservation, and cosmetics due to their therapeutic and functional properties. Bioactive compounds isolated from aromatic plants have significant implications for human health, providing potential for therapeutic properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer effects. Their chemical composition consists of various macronutrients, micronutrients, and secondary metabolites. Various analytical techniques are used to investigate their chemical composition and bioactive components. The investigation of the chemical composition and bioactive components in aromatic plants provides valuable insights into their nutritional and therapeutic potential. It can enhance food security, improve human health, and contribute to sustainable agricultural practices. Advances in analytical techniques continue to reveal the complex array of bioactive compounds in crops, opening new avenues for the development of functional foods and novel therapeutic agents.

Dr. Olga Tsiftsoglou
Dr. Michalis Stefanakis
Prof. Dr. Diamanto Lazari
Guest Editors

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