Phytochemicals in Edible and Aromatic Plants: Extraction, Characterization, and Application
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Phytochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 1069
Special Issue Editor
Interests: Allium extracts; vegetable production; food chemistry; bioactive properties; volatile compounds; multivariate data analysis; sensory profile; food and nutrition
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue, “Phytochemicals in Edible and Aromatic Plants: Extraction, Characterization, and Application”, aims to highlight the growing importance of bioactive compounds in plants for health, nutrition, and sustainable food systems. Edible and aromatic plants are rich sources of phytochemicals such as polyphenols, terpenes, alkaloids, and essential oils, which exhibit diverse biological activities including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effects. With increasing consumer demand for natural ingredients and functional foods, understanding the efficient extraction, precise characterization, and innovative applications of these compounds has become essential.
This Special Issue will cover topics including novel and green extraction technologies, advanced analytical methods for phytochemical profiling, and the impact of processing and storage on bioactive compound stability. Furthermore, studies on bioavailability, health-promoting properties, and potential industrial applications in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics are welcome.
We invite original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and short communications addressing phytochemical discovery, extraction optimization, metabolomic approaches, structure–activity relationships, and product development. Contributions that integrate multidisciplinary approaches—linking plant science, food technology, chemistry, and human health—will be particularly valuable. Both experimental studies and critical reviews offering future perspectives on phytochemical utilization are encouraged to advance knowledge in this dynamic field.
Dr. Nikola Major
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- phytochemical profiling
- bioactive plant metabolites
- green extraction technologies
- natural antioxidants
- functional food ingredients
- plant secondary metabolites
- nutraceutical applications
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