Guest Editors
Dr. Jesús Palá-Paúl
Email: quibey@bio.ucm.es
Affiliation: Departamento de Biodiversidad, Ecología y Evolución, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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Research Interests: essential oils, chemical composition, seasonal variation, chemotypes, antibacterial activity, antifungal activity
Summary
This special issue focuses on the botanical aspects of essential oils, emphasizing the plant sources, taxonomy, and ecological roles of aromatic and medicinal plants. It covers the diversity of plant secondary metabolites, their distribution within different plant species and tissues, and the biosynthesis mechanisms underlying essential oil production. Topics include plant classification, chemotaxonomy, plant physiology related to essential oil accumulation, and the ecological functions of these compounds in plant-environment interactions. The aim is to deepen understanding of the biological and botanical characteristics of essential oils, supporting their application in plant science, conservation, and sustainable resource utilization. This collection seeks to contribute valuable insights into the botanical basis of essential oil production and their role within plant systems.
Keywords
essential oils, plant sources, taxonomy, secondary metabolites, biosynthesis, plant physiology, plant-environment interactions, antioxidant, antiviral, anticancer, antibacterial, antifungal
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