Phytochemistry, Bioactivity and Nutrition of Horticultural Crops
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 88
Special Issue Editor
Interests: horticulture; fruit crops; post-harvest; crop quality and authenticity
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Horticultural crops—fruit, vegetables, herbs and ornamental plants—are essential for nutrition and health, providing us with essential vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds. Such plants not only have good and beneficial nutritional value, but are also rich in bioactive substances such as polyphenols, carotenoids, flavonoids, alkaloids, etc., which play an important role in the prevention of disease and general well-being. Their unique bioactivity offers great potential for use in functional foods, nutrients and pharmaceutical products.
This Special Issue will focus on research into the nutritional, biochemical and nutritional composition and bioactivity of garden plants and their interrelationships and practical applications. We aim to highlight the latest research on the chemical composition, bioactive properties and potential health benefits of such plants, as well as innovative cultivation techniques that improve their nutritional and phytochemical properties.
Manuscripts are invited on advances in phytochemical analysis, the functional properties of horticultural products and their relevance to human health. We also welcome research on the effects of environmental factors, post-harvest treatments and genetic diversity on the nutritional and bioactive composition of horticultural plants.
As guest editors, we look forward to articles that will deepen our understanding of horticultural and horticultural plants as a basis for health and sustainability.
Dr. Jonas Viskelis
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- functional crops
- plant metabolites
- health-promoting plants
- natural compounds
- crop enhancement
- phytochemical analysis
- crop bioengineering
- nutrient uptake
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