Plant Secondary Metabolism and Metabolite Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Plants are sessile organisms, so they have developed strategies to survive different scenarios. One mechanism that plants implement in the presence of different types of stress is the generation of secondary metabolites. These metabolites provide the plant with the necessary tools to trigger various biochemical reactions that can not only repel insects or harmful organisms but are also capable of helping plants in situations of water deficit, tissue damage, attracting pollinators, and even communication processes. While these secondary metabolites are important for plants, they have also been of great interest to humans due to their various applications in several sectors. The use of metabolites in industry is variable, and there is still a long way to go in terms of understanding the possible applications of these metabolites; however, they stand out in the health, food, and pharmaceutical sectors, and other potential applications are not ruled out. The aim of this Special Issue is to raise awareness of the various applications that can be attributed to secondary metabolites, which range from precursors for the synthesis of other new metabolites to the most interesting industrial applications.

Dr. Ana Angelica Feregrino-Perez
Guest Editor

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