Polyphenols have become an intense focus of research interest because of their perceived
health-beneficial effects, such as anti-carcinogenic, anti-atherogenic, anti-inflammatory, anti …

Epidemiological studies have revealed an inverse association between the consumption of
fruit, vegetables, and herbs and the risk of both cancer and cardiovascular disease. This …

Early human food cultures were plant-based. Major religions such as Hinduism and
Buddhism have recommended a vegetarian way of life since their conception. The recorded …

This chapter highlights the potential health benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption on
several diseases, as well as the nutritional and health importance of some fruits and …

This paper provides guidance on how to assess the safety of foods derived from genetically
modified crops (GM crops); it summarises conclusions and recommendations of Working …

Cyanobacteria are prominent inhabitants of many agricultural soils, where they potentially
contribute towards biological nitrogen fixation, help in phosphate solubilization and mineral …

Two main fields of interest form the background of actual demand for optimized levels of
phenolic compounds in crop plants. These are human health and plant resistance to …

Phenolic compounds are widely distributed in the plant kingdom. Plant tissues may contain
up to several grams per kilogram. External stimuli such as microbial infections, ultraviolet …

Indigenous African leafy vegetables vary enormously in their secondary plant metabolites
whereat genus and the species have a great impact. In African nightshade (Solanum …

Inverse associations between fruit and vegetable intake and chronic diseases, such as
different types of cancer and cardiovascular disease, have been demonstrated in numerous …