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Plant Chemistry and Environmental Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities

Submission Deadline: 30 September 2025 (closed) View: 767 Submit to Journal

Guest Editors

Prof. Jorddy N. Cruz

Email: jorddy.cruz@icb.ufpa.br

Affiliation: Universidade Federal do Pará, Belém, Brazil

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Research Interests: Develops research projects related to the Chemistry of Natural Products, in which the Bioprospection of Bioactive Compounds and the Evaluation of their Therapeutic and Toxicological Potential are carried out using Experimental Methods and Molecular Modeling Approaches. Also carries out Bibliometric Reviews and Narrative Literature Reviews on topics related to Bioactive Compounds.

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Prof. Diandra A. Luz

Email: diandra.luz@afya.com.br 

Affiliation: Afya Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Bragança, Pará, Brazil

Universidade federal do Pará, Belém, Pará, Brazil

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Research Interests: Develops research projects related to the chemistry of natural products and in vivo evaluations of their therapeutic properties

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Summary

This special issue aims to explore the applications and advancements of plant chemistry in the context of environmental sustainability, focusing on how plant-derived compounds can provide solutions for sustainable agriculture, ecological conservation, and biodiversity. In the face of global environmental degradation and climate change, plant extracts and their bioactive components are increasingly recognized as innovative, sustainable resources. We invite contributions that encompass a wide range of research related to plant chemistry, including the bioactivity of plant extracts, bioremediation applications for soil and water pollution, the development of eco-friendly pesticides and natural antioxidants, and the utilization of plant compounds to enhance crop resilience.


Scope: The special issue welcomes original research articles, reviews, and case studies that cover the application and challenges of plant chemistry in environmental protection, ecological restoration, sustainable agricultural practices, food safety, and health, emphasizing their critical role in promoting environmental balance and resource conservation.


Keywords

Plant chemistry; environmental sustainability; natural products; sustainable agriculture; ecological conservation; bioremediation

Published Papers


  • Open Access

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    Chemical Characterization of Jarilla caudata Seeds from Mexico

    Juan Francisco Zamora Natera, Mario Felipe González González, Javier Vioque, Julio Girón-Calle, Manuel Alaiz
    Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.5, pp. 1533-1544, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.064966
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Plant Chemistry and Environmental Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities)
    Abstract Jarilla caudata Standl. (Caricaceae) is a wild herbaceous plant native to Mexico recognized for its edible fruits. It is considered to be the closest taxonomically species to Carica papaya L. (Caricaceae), whose seeds have good nutritional and functional properties. This study analyzes and compares the seed chemical compositions of J. caudata and C. papaya to study the nutritional and functional potential of J. caudata seeds. The analysis of the proximate composition was based on standard methods. High-performance liquid chromatography was used to determine the free amino acid profile, gas chromatography to quantify the fatty acid content, and inductively coupled plasma–optical… More >

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    Chemical Characterization of <i>Jarilla caudata</i> Seeds from Mexico

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