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Uncovering the Key Factors Influencing Phytochemical and Phytopharmacological Properties During Medicinal Plant Processing

eFood, Volume 7, Issue 1, February 2026.
From farm to pharma, this review details the engineering of quality in medicinal plants through a science‐driven approach: it first elucidates how genetic and environmental factors inscribe the plant's phytochemical and phytopharmacological profile before harvest, and then dissects the postharvest techniques and technologies—chemical and thermal pre ...
Elyas Aryakia
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Betalains: A Narrative Review on Pharmacological Mechanisms Supporting the Nutraceutical Potential Towards Health Benefits

Foods
Betalains are naturally occurring pigments sourced mainly from Beta vulgaris (beetroot), Hylocereus spp. (dragon fruit), Amaranthus spp., and Opuntia spp. Betalains are widely used for their vibrant colors and health-promoting properties.
Renata M. Martinez, Cristina P. B. Melo, Ingrid C. Pinto, Soraia Mendes-Pierotti, Josiane A. Vignoli, Waldiceu A. Verri, Rubia Casagrande   +6 more
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Virtual Screening of Phytochemicals From Medicinal Plants as Promising PDE5 Inhibitors Against Erectile Dysfunction

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.
Phytochemicals from Algerian medicinal plants were virtually screened as potential phosphodiesterase‐5 (PDE5) inhibitors for erectile dysfunction therapy. Drug‐likeness and toxicity analyses identified catechin, ellagic acid, and rosmarinic acid as safe, bioavailable candidates.
Farouk Boudou, Alaeddine Berkane, Amal Belakredar, Ahcene Keziz, Huda Alsaeedi, Brian A. Murray, Mikhael Bechelany, Ahmed Barhoum   +7 more
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Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Inoculation Enhances Nutritional Quality of Prickly Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) Fruits and Cladodes

Agriculture
The effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) inoculation on the chemical composition of the fruits and cladodes of two Opuntia ficus-indica cultivars, characterized by their red and yellow fruit color, were investigated under field conditions.
Sonia Labidi, Adrien Servent, Ghofran Bouzoumita, Tina Julien, Guillaume Cazals, Manel Ibrahim, Sofiène B. M. Hammami, Nawel Achir   +7 more
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Pollinator, herbivore, and climatic selective pressures differ across a floral color transition zone

American Journal of Botany, Volume 113, Issue 1, January 2026.
Abstract Premise Spatial and temporal variations in climate and ecological interactions may underlie the origin and maintenance of floral color polymorphisms across a species range. Betalains are nitrogen‐containing, phylogenetically restricted pigments that, like the widespread and well‐studied anthocyanins and carotenoids, may attract pollinators ...
Sierra L. Jaeger, Addison G. Darby, Andrea E. Berardi, Bridget T. Harter, Thomas D. Buchloh, Eric F. LoPresti   +5 more
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Betalain synthesis in alfalfa impacts fiber digestion and enteric methane production

Crop Science, Volume 66, Issue 1, January/February 2026.
Abstract Betalain pigments, betacyanins, and betaxanthins are widely used as coloring agents as well as in pharmaceutical and functional foods. However, significant betacyanin production occurs in only a few species of plants, which limits their wider application.
Deborah J. Heuschele, Jason Nimpoeno, Shaun J. Curtin, Deborah A. Samac   +3 more
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Bioactive Compounds From Agri‐Food By‐Products: Advancements in Environmental Sustainability and Bioeconomic Progress

Engineering Reports, Volume 8, Issue 1, January 2026.
Agri‐food by‐products are sustainably transformed into high‐value bioactive compounds through advanced green extraction technologies. This valorization supports circular economy goals and promotes environmental and bioeconomic progress. ABSTRACT The rapid growth of agri‐food industries has led to an alarming increase in waste generation, posing ...
Payel Dhar, B. Jose Ravindra Raj, Amayappanallur Kannan Dasarathy, Priyadarshi Das, Sandeep Singhe, Eshanthini Palanivelu, Aashna Sinha, Ramya Puppala, Lema Abate   +8 more
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Ameliorative Effect of Beetroot Against Folic Acid Deficiency: A Review

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 1, January 2026.
Beets, as well as folic acid supplements, provide a possible nutritional intervention for nutritional insufficiency, and this is especially true in functional foods. Offering a holistic explanation of beetroot's medicinal properties, this paper explores the means by which its bioactive constituents can counteract the adverse effects of folic acid ...
Amara Rasheed, Farhan Saeed, Ali Ikram, Muhammad Tayyab Arshad, Sammra Maqsood, Feroza Naveed, Mariam Islam, Emmanuel Laryea   +7 more
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The Effect of Juicing Methods on the Phytochemical and Antioxidant Characteristics of the Purple Prickly Pear (Opuntia ficus indica)—Preliminary Findings on Juice and Pomace

Beverages, 2019
Prickly Pear (PP) is often overlooked due to its’ short shelf-life. Juicing may improve marketability but often affects quality, thereby warranting investigation.
Caroline A. Gouws, Ekavi Georgouopoulou, Duane D. Mellor, Nenad Naumovski   +3 more
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Studies on Betaxanthin Profiles of Vegetables and Fruits from the Chenopodiaceae and Cactaceae

Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C, 2007
The present study provides an update on the betaxanthin (bx) compositions of red and yellow beetroots, yellow-coloured Swiss chard petioles, and yellow-orange cactus pear. Applying RP-HPLC coupled with positive ion electrospray mass spectrometry and by comparison with UV-vis and mass spectrometric characteristics as well as retention times of ...
Florian, Kugler, Stephan, Graneis, Florian C, Stintzing, Reinhold, Carle   +3 more
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