Secondary metabolites (SM) are compounds that are not necessary for a cell (organism) to
live, but play a role in the interaction of the cell (organism) with its environment. These …

Sterols are integral components of the membrane lipid bilayer and they are involved in many
processes occurring in plants, ranging from regulation of growth and development to stress …

Phenolic compounds are plant secondary metabolites that play a vital role in plant
resistance. They are mainly synthetized from the amino acid L-phenylalanine, which is …

There is a need to reappraise the effects of UV‐B radiation on plant morphology in light of
improved mechanistic understanding of UV‐B effects, particularly elucidation of the UV …

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 …

Genetic diversity and Agro-climatic conditions contribute significantly to the agronomic and
morphological features of the food plant species, and their nutraceutical potential. The …

Tropospheric ozone (O3) is a secondary pollutant that causes oxidative stress in plants due
to the generation of excess reactive oxygen species (ROS). Phenylpropanoid metabolism is …

Current research in secondary metabolites from medicinal plants should take into account
the prevalence and the healing properties of which plant. These compounds have been …

Because of ever‐increasing environmental deterioration it is likely that the influx of UV‐B
radiation (280–320 nm) will increase as a result of the depletion of stratospheric ozone …

Ecometabolomics, which aims to analyze the metabolome, the total number of metabolites
and its shifts in response to environmental changes, is gaining importance in ecological …