Environmental factors regulate plant secondary metabolites

MM Qaderi, AB Martel, CA Strugnell - Plants, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
Abiotic environmental stresses can alter plant metabolism, leading to inhibition or promotion
of secondary metabolites. Although the crucial roles of these compounds in plant …

[HTML][HTML] Defense potential of secondary metabolites in medicinal plants under UV-B stress

S Takshak, SB Agrawal - Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B …, 2019‏ - Elsevier
Abstract Ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiation has, for many decades now, been widely studied with
respect to its consequences on plant and animal health. Though according to NASA, the …

Fresh edible flowers of ornamental plants–A new source of nutraceutical foods

J Mlcek, O Rop - Trends in Food Science & Technology, 2011‏ - Elsevier
Edible flowers contribute to the increase of aesthetic appearance of food, they are used
during the cooking preparation, but more often they are mentioned in connection with …

Edible flowers—a new promising source of mineral elements in human nutrition

O Rop, J Mlcek, T Jurikova, J Neugebauerova… - Molecules, 2012‏ - mdpi.com
On a global scale, people are demanding more attractive and tasty food. Both the quality of
foodstuffs and aesthetic aspects contribute to the appearance of consumed meals. The …

Reactivity and stability of glucosinolates and their breakdown products in foods

FS Hanschen, E Lamy, M Schreiner… - Angewandte Chemie …, 2014‏ - Wiley Online Library
The chemistry of glucosinolates and their behavior during food processing is very complex.
Their instability leads to the formation of a bunch of breakdown and reaction products that …

Effects of light on secondary metabolite biosynthesis in medicinal plants

S Zhang, L Zhang, H Zou, L Qiu, Y Zheng… - Frontiers in plant …, 2021‏ - frontiersin.org
Secondary metabolites (SMs) found in medicinal plants are one of main sources of drugs,
cosmetics, and health products. With the increase in demand for these bioactive …

UV-B-induced secondary plant metabolites-potential benefits for plant and human health

M Schreiner, I Mewis, S Huyskens-Keil… - Critical Reviews in …, 2012‏ - Taylor & Francis
Epidemiological studies have revealed an inverse association between the consumption of
fruit, vegetables, and herbs and the risk of both cancer and cardiovascular disease. This …

[HTML][HTML] Comparative effects of different light sources on the production of key secondary metabolites in plants in vitro cultures

M Hashim, B Ahmad, S Drouet, C Hano, BH Abbasi… - Plants, 2021‏ - mdpi.com
Plant secondary metabolites are known to have a variety of biological activities beneficial to
human health. They are becoming more popular as a result of their unique features and …

UV-B irradiation changes specifically the secondary metabolite profile in broccoli sprouts: induced signaling overlaps with defense response to biotic stressors

I Mewis, M Schreiner, CN Nguyen… - Plant and Cell …, 2012‏ - academic.oup.com
Only a few environmental factors have such a pronounced effect on plant growth and
development as ultraviolet light (UV). Concerns have arisen due to increased UV-B radiation …

[HTML][HTML] The intrinsic quality of brassicaceous vegetables: How secondary plant metabolites are affected by genetic, environmental, and agronomic factors

S Neugart, S Baldermann, FS Hanschen, R Klopsch… - Scientia …, 2018‏ - Elsevier
From the order Brassicales, different plant organs, such as inflorescences (eg broccoli and
cauliflower), leaves (eg kale and pak choi), heads (eg white and red cabbage), as well as …