Plant-Derived Bioactive Compound Research
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Phytochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 740
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant extracts; new plant-derived compounds; new drug candidates
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Plants have long been a rich source of bioactive compounds with significant impacts on human health, agriculture, and industry. Plant-derived natural products exhibit remarkable structural diversity and diverse biological activities. Beyond their pharmacological potential, they also play crucial roles in plant defense, adaptation, and ecological interactions. In recent years, advances in analytical chemistry, molecular biology, and synthetic biology have greatly accelerated the exploration of plant metabolites. These advances have enabled the discovery of novel compounds, elucidation of their biosynthetic pathways, and evaluation of their biological functions. Such developments open new opportunities for drug discovery, functional food design, and sustainable agricultural practices. This Special Issue of Plants aims to showcase cutting-edge research on the chemistry, biosynthesis, biological activities, and applications of plant-derived bioactive compounds. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that broaden our understanding of these natural products and their potential to address pressing challenges in medicine, nutrition, and the environment.
Prof. Dr. Wei Li
Dr. Jie Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant-derived bioactive compound
- natural product
- secondary metabolite
- biosynthetic pathway
- biological activity
- drug discovery
- functional food
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