Chemical Properties, Nutritional Quality, and Bioactive Components of Horticulture Food

Dear Colleagues,

Horticultural crops and products are an important source of compounds of nutritional and nutraceutical interest for human nutrition. Studies on different factors influencing the food quality of  horticultural crops under different agricultural production systems are welcome. The investigation on pre- and postharvest factors under the food product quality perspective represent one of the main focuses of the Special Issue. Conventional and innovative techniques should be taken into account. New models of horticultural commodities should be analyzed, and new monitoring parameters should be proposed. Studies on classification of horticultural products are invited.

The quality of  horticultural products should be explored from local and rural communities to urban ones. Studies on the use and applications of horticultural products and waste/byproducts are welcome. Attention should be given to sustainable crop production systems.

The effect of climate change on horticultural production and product quality should be taken into account.

A comprehensive image of horticultural systems and product status will be given in this Special Issue through a multidisciplinary approach that involves agronomy, chemical science, food science, and nutrition. Trends and challenges on horticultural status will be delineated and promoted. We invite you to submit to this Special Issue all type of papers, i.e.,  original research, reviews, and opinions.

Dr. Alessandra Durazzo
Dr. Massimo Lucarini
Guest Editors

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