Exploring Secondary Metabolites: An Insight into Their Crucial Roles and Functions
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Physiology and Metabolism".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2024 | Viewed by 108
Special Issue Editors
2. Natural Product Applied Science, KIST School, University of Science and Technology, Gangneung 25451, Republic of Korea
Interests: plants; phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity; metabolite profiling
Interests: plant secondary metabolites; herbal medicine classification model; fruit quality; post harvest technology; food quality; food chemistry
Interests: plant physiological metabolism, abiotic stress, biomarkers, VOCs, antioxidants, anthocyanins, phytochemicals, food chemistry, chromatography
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In this Special Issue, we embark on a captivating exploration of the intricate relationship between plants and microbes, unveiling the wonders of their secondary metabolites as well as the crucial roles and diverse applications thereof. These compounds, acting as rich sources of biomolecules, have sparked interest across clinical, pharmacological, cosmetic, and industrial domains. Although they are not direct drugs, they collectively form a reservoir of phytochemicals and microbial-derived compounds that are vital for drug development.
Our issue delves into the historical significance of natural products from both plants and microbes, emphasizing their potential as sources of novel therapeutic agents and inspiration for medicinal chemists. In response to the growing demand for healthy products, we explore how plant-derived substances and microbe-derived compounds synergistically enhance shelf life, organoleptic qualities, and nutritional attributes, contributing to the development of functional products in global markets.
Moreover, considering the role of secondary metabolites as natural defenses for plants, we broaden our exploration to investigate the intricate interplay between plants and their associated microbes within crop protection and biocide formulation. As we present a diverse array of perspectives on plant and microbial secondary metabolites, this Special Issue aims to enrich our understanding of the synergistic dynamics between medicinal plants and microorganisms, contributing to advancements in drug development, crop protection, and biotechnological processes. Join us in this multidimensional exploration of the plant kingdom's biochemical treasures and the fascinating world of microbial interactions.
Dr. Ho-Youn Kim
Guest Editor
Dr. Dahye Ryu
Dr. Jwayeong Cho
Guest Editor Assistants
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Keywords
- phytochemicals
- plant- and microbial-derived compounds
- medicinal plants
- fungal endophytes
- plant-microbe interaction
- plant growth regulators
- elicitation
