Plant Metabolic Pathways and Biotechnological Procedures for Enhancing Functional, Nutritional, and Health Benefits

Dear Colleagues,

Plants are a natural source of bioactive compounds that contribute to their nutritional value, health benefits, and functional roles in food systems, and advances in plant biotechnology and metabolic pathway analysis have greatly expanded opportunities to enhance the accumulation of valuable phytochemicals, antioxidants, and essential nutrients in plant-derived materials. Therefore, understanding how plant nutrition, soil fertility, and plant–microbe interactions regulate metabolic processes is crucial to improving crop quality and agricultural sustainability. At the same time, innovative food technologies and methods for processing plant products play a vital role in preserving these beneficial properties and meeting current consumer demands. This Special Issue of Plants aims to highlight recent advances in plant metabolic research and biotechnological strategies that support the development of functional foods based on plant materials with enhanced biological and nutritional properties. Particular attention is given to approaches that promote consumer health while supporting environmentally responsible agricultural systems.

Dr. Octavio Paredes-López
Dr. Olena Stabnikova
Guest Editors

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