Bioactivity and Nutritional Quality of Horticultural Crops
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Processed Horticultural Products".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 March 2026 | Viewed by 28
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food quality and safety; food technology; agricultural product processing; food processing; Processing and storage of agricultural products
Interests: revalorization of vegetal by-products; vegetable metabolites; development of plant based functional food; nutritional and functional quality of vegetables and plant based products; probiotic microorganism; prebiotic; fermentation; microencapsulation; antioxidants; bioavailability; in vitro and in vivo studies; sensory analysis of foods; functional foods; bioactive compounds
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, “Bioactivity and Nutritional Quality of Horticultural Crops,” focuses on advancing our understanding of the bioactive compounds, nutritional profiles, and functional properties of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and other horticultural products. We welcome original research, reviews, and short communications exploring topics such as the biosynthesis, accumulation, and regulation of bioactive molecules (e.g., polyphenols, carotenoids, vitamins); the impact of genetic, agronomic, postharvest, and processing factors on nutritional quality; and the evaluation of health-promoting effects (e.g., antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, or metabolic activities). Contributions bridging agricultural practices with human nutrition will be particularly valued, with the aim of informing strategies to enhance the nutritional value of horticultural crops and their role in disease prevention and public health.
Dr. Zhihua Geng
Dr. Estefanía Valero Cases
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- horticultural crops
- bioactive compounds
- nutritional quality
- functional properties
- health-promoting effects
- postharvest processing
- agricultural practices
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