Bioactive Compounds from Agricultural Products and By-Products: Extraction, Characterization, and Potential Applications
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Agricultural Product Quality and Safety".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 59
Special Issue Editors
Interests: functional food; plant-based proteins; antioxidants; industrial waste valorisation; novel extraction techniques
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The growing global emphasis on sustainable development and the efficient use of agricultural resources has brought attention to the valorization of agricultural by-products as valuable sources of bioactive compounds. These compounds, found in various agricultural residues, hold significant potential for enhancing the quality and functionality of products across multiple industries. Bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, proteins, and peptides, are known for their beneficial biological activities. The extraction and characterization of these compounds not only offer an eco-friendly approach to waste management but also contribute to the development of high-value ingredients with potential applications in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and agricultural sectors.
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advancements in the extraction, characterization, and application of bioactive compounds derived from agricultural products and by-products, as well as their uses across various industrial sectors. Special emphasis is placed on innovative solutions in the fields of biostimulants and biopesticides, particularly in the context of sustainable agriculture. Additionally, the issue explores the use of bioactive compounds as functional food additives, focusing on their potential to enhance the nutritional value and health benefits of food products.
Ensuring the quality and safety of bioactive ingredients is crucial for promoting their responsible use, enhancing the value of agricultural products, and advancing sustainable practices within the agricultural and food industries. As such, research focused on the safety, quality control, and regulatory aspects of bioactive compounds is essential in developing new, safe, and effective products. This Special Issue will emphasize the importance of these areas of research, highlighting the need for rigorous safety assessments, effective quality control measures, and comprehensive regulatory frameworks to ensure the responsible integration of bioactive compounds into products and practices.
Dr. Bojana Šarić
Guest Editor
Dr. Aleksandar Marić
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- agricultural products and by-products
- sustainable agriculture
- biostimulants
- biopesticides
- food product development
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