Bioactive Compounds in Underutilized Crops

Erscheinungsjahr 2027
ISBN: 978-3-032-47750-7
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

Reihe: Reference Series in Phytochemistry

This reference work provides a comprehensive overview of bioactive compounds found in underutilized industrial crops, and their nutritional, phytochemical, and pharmacological properties. It covers a wide range of topics, including the nutritional and functional profiles of polysaccharide and sugar crops like Ceratonia siliqua, and the health benefits of oilseed crops such as Acrocomia aculeata and Bactris gasipaes. Readers will also discover the bioactive compounds and biological activities of medicinal crops like Echinacea and Artemisia, as well as the industrial applications of fiber, dye-yielding, and resin-yielding crops. The book concludes with an overview of biofuel and bioenergy crops, highlighting their potential as sustainable energy sources. Contributions from eminent scholars and practitioners provide expert analysis and insights, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the sustainable use of plant resources. The chapter authors pay close attention to the potential health benefits and industrial applications of these crops, inviting readers to consider their role in addressing global challenges such as food security and environmental sustainability. Edited and written by highly renowned scientists of the field, this reference work is an invaluable resource for researchers, academics, and professionals in agriculture, food science, pharmacology, and related fields. It is also suitable for students and anyone with an interest in the sustainable use of plant resources.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Murthy, Hosakatte Niranjana

Paek, Kee Yoeup

Park, So-Young

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Importance of the underutilized industrial crops.- Nutritional, and functional profile of Ceratonia siliqua (Carob).- Nutritional and physicochemical profile and health benefits of Acrocomia aculeata (macauba) oils.- Nutritional, phytochemical profile, and health benefits of Bactris gasipaes Kunth (Peach palm) oil.- Chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Ricinus communis L. (Castor) seed oil.- Nutritional value, phytochemical composition, and health benefits of Sesamum indicum L. (Sesame) seed oil.- Nutritional value, phytochemical composition, and health benefits of Vernonia amygdalina Delile.- Nutritional value, phytochemical composition, and health benefits of flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum L.).- Physicochemical characterization of Schinziophyton rautanenii (Schinz) Radcl. Sm. (Mongongo) nut oil.- Phytochemicals and biological activities of Echinacea spp.

Über Autor(innen)

Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy is Professor of Life Sciences at Christ University, India, with extensive international research experience in Canada, the Republic of Korea, and the UK. His work focuses on plant tissue culture, bioreactor technology, and the production of secondary metabolites for use in the food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries. He has published over 340 peer-reviewed articles, books, and led numerous funded research projects.

Kee Yoeup Paek is Chair Professor of Horticultural Science at Chungbuk National University, Republic of Korea, and a leading authority in plant biotechnology and advanced horticultural technologies. A former President of the Korean Society for Plant Biotechnology and recipient of the Korean President’s Best Scientist Award, he has published more than 500 research articles. His expertise includes large-scale bioreactor systems and the production of high-value bioactive metabolites from crops.

So-Young Park is Professor of Horticultural Science at Chungbuk National University, Republic of Korea, specializing in plant biotechnology, secondary metabolite regulation, stem cell differentiation, and bioreactor-based production of bioactive compounds. She has authored over 125 scientific publications and serves on multiple international editorial boards in plant science and biotechnology. Her research advances the sustainable production of functional phytochemicals from underutilized and medicinal plants.