Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Sustainable Research, Production and Utilization

Dear Colleagues,

Medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) constitute an inexhaustible reservoir of bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, alkaloids, terpenoids and essential oils, all recognized for their remarkable biological and functional properties. Their diversity and adaptability place them at the heart of efforts to address pressing global challenges such as health promotion, sustainable agriculture and resilience to climate change.

In recent years, advances in phytochemistry, biotechnology and pharmacology have greatly accelerated the discovery, characterization and valorization of natural products derived from MAPs, while also underscoring their ecological, cultural and socio-economic significance. This Special Issue aims to highlight innovative strategies for the sustainable research, production and utilization of MAPs. We welcome contributions that explore novel extraction and purification technologies, pharmacological profiling, industrial applications and sustainable cultivation and management practices.

By bridging traditional knowledge with modern scientific innovation, this Special Issue seeks to advance sustainable development and promote the transformative role of medicinal and aromatic plants in science, industry and society.

Prof. Dr. Ákos Máthé
Dr. Hanen Najjaa
Guest Editors

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