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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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Sucrose and light induced betalain biosynthesis in callus cultures of bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spp.)

The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2020
An attempt was made to substantiate the optimum sucrose level and light conditions for biosynthesis of betalain pigments (betaxanthins and betacyaninins) from callus cultures of bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spp.).
PRATIVA ANAND, KRISHAN PAL SINGH, S K SINGH, K V PRASAD   +3 more
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Dopamine-derived pigments in nature: identification of decarboxybetalains in Amaranthaceae species. [PDF]

Plant Physiol
Trabajo científico desarrollado en la Universidad de Murcia, y publicado en modo abierto (open access), accesible desde la editorial "Oxford University Press", en el vínculo https://academic.oup.com/plphys/article/196/1/446/7686996, y con el doi: https://
Martínez-Rodríguez P, Henarejos-Escudero P, Pagán-López DJ, Hernández-García S, Guerrero-Rubio MA, Gómez-Pando LR, Gandía-Herrero F.   +6 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

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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Optimizing a Simple Natural Dye Production Method for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: Examples for Betalain (Bougainvillea and Beetroot Extracts) and Anthocyanin Dyes [PDF]

, 2019
We present a study about the sensitizers extracted from natural resources. This paper focuses on how to select, extract and characterize natural dyes, giving some guides to establish a protocol for the whole process of fabricating and using these dyes ...
Ariza Camacho, María Jesús, García Salinas, María José   +1 more
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Distribution of antioxidant components in roots of different red beets (Beta vulgaris L.) cultivars [PDF]

, 2014
The beetroot is typically on the table in winter in form of pickles or juice, but for its nutritional values it would deserve more common consumption.
B. Szabó-Nótin, Benzie I.I.F., Berrada M., Castellar R., D. Székely, Georgiev V.G., J. Ivanics, J. Monspart-Sényi, Kahkonen M.P., Kapadia G.J., Kugler F., Kujala T.S., L. Szalóki-Dorkó, M. Stéger-Máté, Nagy-Gasztonyi M., Nilsson T., Ninfali P., Pedreno M.A., Singleton V.L., Stinzing F.C., Vinson J.A.   +20 more
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Hypocholesterolemic effect of red pitaya (Hylocereus sp.) on hypercholesterolemia indeuced rats [PDF]

, 2009
This study was carried out to evaluate the total phenolic content and anti-oxidant activity of methanolic extract of red pitaya, and hypocholesterolemic effect of red pitaya (Hylocereus sp.) on lipid profiles status on hypercholesterolemia induced rats.
Abdul Hadi, Norhayati, Ali, Abdul Manaf, Mansor, Siti Muskinah, Mohd Yusof, Rokiah, Rahmat, Asmah, Rohin, Mohd Adzim Khalili   +5 more
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Betalains as Natural Dyes and Applications

Sains Natural
Betalains are natural pigments that include betacyanin and betaxanthin, found in plants such as beets and cacti. In the food industry, betalains are used as natural colorants due to their color stability and health benefits, including antioxidant and ...
Tasya Fauziah, Okta Suryani
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Red Beetroot Juice Phytochemicals Bioaccessibility: an In Vitro Approach

Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences, 2020
Beetroot, the cultivated form of Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris, is known for its various beneficial properties but more critical data about its bioactive compounds digestion is needed.
Ivelina Deseva, Magdalena Stoyanova, Nadezhda Petkova, Dasha Mihaylova   +3 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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