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Diversity of Plants with Phytochemical Activity

A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Diversity".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 May 2023) | Viewed by 26802

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Dr. Jesus Fernando Ayala-Zavala

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Emerging Technologies Laboratory, Food and Development Research Center (CIAD), Hermosillo, Mexico
Interests: bioactive compounds from plants; food quality and safety; bioactivity; plant secondary metabolites
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Diversity is about to launch a Special Issue dedicated to the diversity of plants with phytochemical activity.

Around the world, plants are used in traditional medicine or as functional foods to treat various diseases; however, many of them have not been investigated in depth. Plant parts (roots, leaves, branches/stems, barks, flowers, and fruits) are rich in phytochemical compounds, such as terpenes, phenols, and carotenes, which have shown different biological activities. These compounds can inhibit microbial growth, possess antioxidant activity, can be antiviral, antiproliferative, antimutagenic, and anticancer agents. Depending on the geographical region, harvest season, and climate, many plant species can have a different phytochemical composition with varied biological activities. So, these differences provide unique characteristics even when tested in the same plant species. In this Special Issue, we are interested in research highlighting the variety of phytochemicals and demonstrating their biological activities through in vivo or in vitro studies using innovative methods and technologies.

Dr. Jesús Fernando Ayala-Zavala
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • phytochemicals
  • plants
  • fruits
  • vegetables
  • bioactivity

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Anatomical Structure and Phytochemical Composition of a Rare Species Fraxinus sogdiana Bunge (Oleaceae) Growing in Different Soils in Kazakhstan
by Almagul Aldibekova, Meruyert Kurmanbayeva, Ahmet Aksoy, Valeria Permitina, Liliya Dimeyeva and Nikolai Zverev
Diversity 2023, 15(6), 769; https://doi.org/10.3390/d15060769 - 12 Jun 2023
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Fraxinus sogdiana Bunge (family Oleaceae) is a rare, relict species, with a disjunctive distribution range. The species is listed in the Red Book of Kazakhstan. The aim of this study was to determine anatomical features and identify the phytochemical composition of F. sogdiana [...] Read more.
Fraxinus sogdiana Bunge (family Oleaceae) is a rare, relict species, with a disjunctive distribution range. The species is listed in the Red Book of Kazakhstan. The aim of this study was to determine anatomical features and identify the phytochemical composition of F. sogdiana growing in different soils in Kazakhstan. The research objects were vegetative organs collected in the Temirlik River Valley of the Almaty region (the State National Nature Park “Sharyn”) and the Boralday River Valley of the Turkestan region (the Syrdarya–Turkestan Regional Nature Park) in 2020–2022. A comparative anatomical analysis of the vegetative organs of F. sogdiana revealed similarities and differences between the specimens studied. The level of significance was taken at 5%. The main feature identified in the anatomical structure of the F. sogdiana leaves was the presence of large special motor cells in the upper and lower epidermis. A study of the phytochemical composition identified the ten most important biologically active substances with antimicrobial, antitumor, diuretic, and antioxidative properties. In the study areas, soils were different in terms of conditions and time of soil formation. The soil profile of the floodplain terrace of the Temirlik River was found to be stratified with alternating interlayers of light loamy and sandy loam granulometric composition with inclusions of pebbles; differentiation of the soil profile into genetic horizons was poorly pronounced. The soil profile of the floodplain terrace of the Boralday River had a clear differentiation into genetic horizons. Full article
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The Genus Allochrusa: A Comprehensive Review of Botany, Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Biological Activities
by Rano Mamadalieva, Vahobjon Khujaev, Michal Šoral, Nilufar Z. Mamadalieva and Michael Wink
Diversity 2023, 15(4), 574; https://doi.org/10.3390/d15040574 - 19 Apr 2023
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The genus Allochrusa (Caryophyllaceae) comprises nine species, which are native to Central Asia, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, and the Caucasus. They have been used in folk medicine and in the preparation of various sweets and detergents, especially in Asian countries. A diversity of secondary [...] Read more.
The genus Allochrusa (Caryophyllaceae) comprises nine species, which are native to Central Asia, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, and the Caucasus. They have been used in folk medicine and in the preparation of various sweets and detergents, especially in Asian countries. A diversity of secondary metabolites has been reported from the genus Allochrusa, including triterpene glycosides, ecdysteroids, flavonoids, volatile compounds, fatty acids, polysaccharides, pectins, hemicelluloses, and other phytochemicals. In vitro and in vivo pharmacological studies on isolated compound fractions and extracts from Allochrusa species showed anti-inflammatory, adjuvant, hemolytic, cytotoxic, antifungal, analgesic, antioxidant, and other activities. In this review, the chemical compounds and diverse biological activities of the Allochrusa genus are summarized. Full article
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Carica papaya L.: A Tropical Fruit with Benefits beyond the Tropics
by Bhupendra Koul, Baveesh Pudhuvai, Chelsi Sharma, Arvind Kumar, Vinay Sharma, Dhananjay Yadav and Jun-O Jin
Diversity 2022, 14(8), 683; https://doi.org/10.3390/d14080683 - 20 Aug 2022
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Carica papaya L. (family: Caricaceae), also known as ‘papaya,’ is a tropical American fruit tree. Due to the bioactive components (carpaines, BITC, benzyl glucosinolates, latex, papain, zeaxanthin, choline, etc.) in its seeds, leaves, and fruits, it is revered for its excellent [...] Read more.
Carica papaya L. (family: Caricaceae), also known as ‘papaya,’ is a tropical American fruit tree. Due to the bioactive components (carpaines, BITC, benzyl glucosinolates, latex, papain, zeaxanthin, choline, etc.) in its seeds, leaves, and fruits, it is revered for its excellent antioxidant, digestive, and nutraceutical benefits. Papayas are high in vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, folate, pantothenic acid, zeaxanthin, lycopene, lutein, magnesium, copper, calcium, and potassium. Being rich in fiber, antioxidants, and vitamin C, it lowers the cholesterol in the arteries; prevents arthritis; reduces aging, cancer, macular degradation, risk of cardiovascular diseases, and stress; increases platelet count; controls dengue fever; facilitates digestion, and lowers body weight. Papaya leaf extract, with many in vitro and case studies in combination therapies with modern medicine, especially for cancers and many other viral diseases, has been found to be an efficient cure. Humans have cultivated papaya cultivars for millions of years because of their significant commercial, medicinal, and agronomic value. Several reports have been published on the genetic modification of papaya for resistance to abiotic (herbicide, Al toxicity, etc.) and biotic stressors (PRSV, mites, Phytophthora, etc.), delaying ripening, and improving shelf life. However, most of these traits have not been introduced globally to all commercial papaya varieties. Unraveling the genetics of papaya has shed light on various domestication impacts, evolutionary patterns, and sex determination in fruit tree crops. It also serves as a potential step toward developing new cultivars to fight climate-oriented stress. Furthermore, extensive research on the stability of the ‘transgene’ across generations, and the ‘yield-penalty’ caused by the transgene, is required. Thus, meticulous crop improvement research on commercial papaya cultivars is necessary for long-term food and health security. This review article encompasses information on the traditional and modern medicinal uses, nutritional properties, phytochemistry, diseases and etiology, post-harvest measures, genomics, biotechnological strategies (for papaya improvement), and value-added products of papaya for food and health security. Full article
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Research Advances in Toona sinensis, a Traditional Chinese Medicinal Plant and Popular Vegetable in China
by Qian Zhao, Xiu-Lai Zhong, Shun-Hua Zhu, Kun Wang, Guo-Fei Tan, Ping-Hong Meng and Jian Zhang
Diversity 2022, 14(7), 572; https://doi.org/10.3390/d14070572 - 17 Jul 2022
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Toona sinensis, a perennial and deciduous tree belonging to the Meliaceae family, has been cultivated for more than 2000 years in China. Storing the buds of T. sinensis is difficult, as it is easy for them to rot during storage, which seriously [...] Read more.
Toona sinensis, a perennial and deciduous tree belonging to the Meliaceae family, has been cultivated for more than 2000 years in China. Storing the buds of T. sinensis is difficult, as it is easy for them to rot during storage, which seriously affects their edible and commodity value. Young leaves and buds of T. sinensis plants are excellent source of flavonoids, terpenoids, phenylpropanoids, and more. In addition, the bioactive components of T. sinensis possess numerous health benefits, such as antiviral, antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and hypoglycemic effects. In this review, we summarize the storage and preservation, nutritional components, specific chemical compounds, pharmacological value, function genes, and omics of T. sinensis. This review aims to provide basic knowledge for subsequent future research seeking to understand the comprehensive biology and use of T. sinensis as a favored Chinese food and pharmacological resource. Full article
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