Phytochemical Diversity and Bioactivity of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Special Issue Editor
Interests: spice and medicinal plants; ontogenetic and environmental variability; bioactive substances; cultivation; yield quality; essential oil composition; biological activity
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Special Issue Information
This Special Issue aims to present reviews, original research, short communications, etc., concerning medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs), particularly their variability in chemical composition and biological activity. MAPs have long been used in the prevention and treatment of human diseases. They are also used in the food and cosmetics industries, among others. Phytochemical diversity is crucial for these plants, both cultivated and wild. The species diversity of MAPs, as well as the phytochemical variability caused by various factors, distinguishes this group of plants and creates excellent research and production opportunities. MAPs have long been considered an important source of drugs and continue to be of interest in the production of modern drugs, cosmetics, and food products.
This Special Issue of Plants aims to present research on the phytochemical characteristics of various MAP species and their pharmacological activity, as well as individual substances with bioactive properties. The results of agrotechnical research are welcome, as they allow for the identification of ways to increase the amount and effect of bioactive substances.
Prof. Dr. Renata Nurzyńska-Wierdak
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs)
- bioactive compounds
- plant extracts
- biological activity
- environmental variability
- genetic and ontogenetic variability
- natural plant products
- increasing the potential of MAPs
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