Advances in Bioactive Compounds of Horticultural Plants
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Processed Horticultural Products".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 October 2025 | Viewed by 359
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant secondary metabolism; flavonoid; health-promoting; metabolic engineering
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Interests: postharvest storage; processing and utilisation of economic forest products
Interests: peptide; antibacterial; antitumour and aeuroprotective active factors in bioactive compounds
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Horticultural plants, which include a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and ornamental species, are rich sources of plant bioactive compounds that have significant applications across multiple industries, such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, food, and cosmetics. These bioactive compounds, encompassing bioactive compounds like polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, essential oils, and alkaloids, play crucial roles in both plant biology and human health.
The biosynthesis of bioactive compounds in horticultural plants is regulated by complex enzymatic pathways that are influenced by genetic, environmental, and developmental factors. Elucidating these pathways and their regulatory mechanisms is critical for enhancing the yield and quality of bioactive compounds. Moreover, advancements in bioengineering, including metabolic engineering and synthetic biology, have provided new opportunities to improve the sustainable production of valuable bioactive compounds.
We invite submissions of original research articles that address the need for a comprehensive understanding of bioactive compounds in horticultural plants. Additionally, we welcome comprehensive reviews that summarize recent progress and highlight future prospects in this field. By fostering collaboration among researchers from diverse disciplines, such as botany, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, and chemical engineering, we aim to advance our knowledge and accelerate the development of innovative strategies for the sustainable production and utilization of plant-derived bioactive compounds.
Dr. Han Tao
Dr. Lili Song
Dr. Fei Gao
Dr. Zuying Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bioactive compounds
- metabolome analysis
- health-promoting
- antioxidant
- biosynthesis
- regulation
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