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Kandi Sridhar1, Zeba Usmani2, Minaxi Sharma3
1Department of Food Technology, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (Deemed to be University), Coimbatore 641021, India.
Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 25, 2023
Summary
Plants produce bioactive compounds through metabolic pathways. These compounds have potential applications in medicine and industry.
Area of Science:
- Plant biochemistry and metabolomics.
- Exploration of plant-derived bioactive compounds.
Background:
- Bioactive compounds are secondary metabolites synthesized by plants.
- These compounds arise from complex metabolic routes within plant cells.
Discussion:
- Investigating the diverse roles of plant bioactive compounds.
- Understanding the biosynthesis of these essential molecules.
Key Insights:
- Plant metabolic pathways yield valuable bioactive compounds.
- These natural products offer significant potential for various applications.
Outlook:
- Further research into plant metabolomics for novel discoveries.
- Harnessing plant-derived compounds for pharmaceutical and industrial innovation.
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