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Advanced Phytochemistry and Its Applications

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical and Molecular Sciences".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 January 2025 | Viewed by 1598

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Dr. Erick Paul Gutiérrez Grijalva

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Cátedras CONACYT, Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A.C., Culiacán Rosales 80110, Sinaloa, Mexico
Interests: phytochemicals; bioaccessibility; polyphenols; in vitro digestion; medicinal plants; antioxidants; functional foods
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Prof. Dr. José Basilio Heredia

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Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A.C. Carretera Eldorado km 5.5, Campo El Diez, Culiacán 80110, Mexico
Interests: phytochemistry; food chemistry; antioxidants; functional foods; food processing
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Dr. Evangelina García-Armenta

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Facultad de Ciencias Químico Biológicas, Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Ciudad Universitaria, Culiacán 80013, Sinaloa, Mexico
Interests: food engineering; fractal analysis; food nanotechnology; mathematical modeling; biomathematics; food thermodynamics

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Dear Colleagues,

Phytochemicals are naturally occurring plant metabolites that are also found in some fungi and animals, like crustaceans. They include various compounds such as saponins, terpenes, essential oils, glucosinolates, cyanogenic glucosides, flavonoids, and phenolic acids. These compounds have been extensively studied for their many health-promoting properties against non-communicable and infectious diseases. The latest research focuses on developing green extraction methods to obtain these compounds, improving their bioavailability (as they often have low bioavailability), and exploring their potential as biocidal agents against agricultural pathogens. This Special Issue highlights the various applications of phytochemicals, including their use in pharmacology, the food industry, dietary supplements, agriculture, the cosmeceutical industry, and in circular economy initiatives to extract phytochemicals from waste.

Dr. Erick Paul Gutiérrez Grijalva
Prof. Dr. José Basilio Heredia
Dr. Evangelina García-Armenta
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Keywords

  • phytochemicals
  • polyphenols
  • biopharmaceuticals
  • plant disease
  • natural products
  • antimicrobial agents

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Managing the Nutraceutical and Sensorial Qualities of Pisanello, an Ancient Tomato Landrace, in Soilless Conditions
by Fatjon Cela, Basma Najar, Isabella Taglieri, Chiara Sanmartin, Giulia Carmassi, Costanza Ceccanti, Luca Incrocci and Francesca Venturi
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(20), 9503; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14209503 - 17 Oct 2024
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Recently, there has been significant consumer demand for traditional tomato varieties due to their favourable organoleptic qualities; however, the cultivation of these ancient varieties is becoming more restricted due to inadequate shelf life and low productivity. The “Pisanello” is a Tuscany tomato variety [...] Read more.
Recently, there has been significant consumer demand for traditional tomato varieties due to their favourable organoleptic qualities; however, the cultivation of these ancient varieties is becoming more restricted due to inadequate shelf life and low productivity. The “Pisanello” is a Tuscany tomato variety mainly cultivated in the provinces of Pisa, Lucca, and Livorno, and the main producers of this ancient tomato are small local farmers. The purpose of this work was, firstly, to study the range of quality parameters of this landrace tomato grown using different cultivation techniques, both in soil and soilless systems. For this purpose, the physicochemical parameters of Pisanello tomatoes grown in six different farms in Tuscany using both soilless and soil methods were investigated. Secondly, Pisanello tomatoes grown using different soilless techniques (rockwool and aeroponics) and soil-grown tomatoes (Pisanello and Goldmar F1) were evaluated from organoleptic and nutraceutical points of view. The sensory profile evaluation of all types of tomatoes under investigation was carried out. The aeroponic cultivation of Pisanello induced higher organoleptic qualities than those of tomatoes cultivated in rockwool (+34% for titratable acidity and +18% for total soluble solids). On the other hand, soilless rockwool-grown tomatoes showed a better sensory profile with respect to aeroponic cultivation. Nevertheless, the Goldmar F1 tomato, morphologically similar to ‘Pisanello’, received lower scores from the sensory panel compared to the Tuscany landrace tomato. This indicates that ancient tomato varieties selected over decades remain the preferred choice for consumers. Therefore, from a long-term viewpoint, the valorisation of local tomato varieties such as Pisanello can promote the regional commercialization of novel niche products originating from ancient fruit thanks to their acceptability by consumers. Full article
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Aluminum Phosphate Nanoplates Synthesized via Green Method Using Cork Oak Somatic Embryo-Derived Phytates
by Beatriz Pintos and Arancha Gomez-Garay
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(19), 8681; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14198681 - 26 Sep 2024
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This study presents a novel green synthesis method for aluminum phosphate (AlPO4) nanoplates using extracts from Quercus suber somatic embryos. Traditionally, metallic nanoparticles are synthesized using harmful chemical reagents and solvents, but our approach leverages bioactive compounds, such as phytic acid [...] Read more.
This study presents a novel green synthesis method for aluminum phosphate (AlPO4) nanoplates using extracts from Quercus suber somatic embryos. Traditionally, metallic nanoparticles are synthesized using harmful chemical reagents and solvents, but our approach leverages bioactive compounds, such as phytic acid (IP6) from plant extracts, offering a more sustainable alternative. We observed a high phosphate content of 23.6 μMol PO43−/mg dry weight (DW) in the extracts, which is significantly higher than in other Quercus species. Characterization through UV–VIS spectroscopy and XRD confirmed the formation of complex crystal nanoplates, where anisotropic aluminum phosphate with a triclinic crystal structure coexists with monoclinic structures, both forms of aluminum phosphate tridymite. Electron microscopy (TEM and SEM) revealed the hierarchical organization of these nanoplates, distinguishing them from the more commonly observed spherical nanoparticles. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy further validated the incorporation of phytic acid into the nanoplate structure. This innovative method not only advances sustainable nanomaterial synthesis but also demonstrates the potential for unique optical and structural properties in aluminum phosphate nanoplates, paving the way for future applications in specialized fields. Full article
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