Terpenes, especially volatile terpenes, are important components of tea aroma due to their
unique scents. They are also widely used in the cosmetic and medical industries. In addition …

Saponins, consisting of sapogenins as their aglycones and carbohydrate chains, are widely
found in plants and some marine organisms. Due to the complexity of the structure of …

Pulses are a group of leguminous crops that are harvested solely for their dry seeds. As the
demand for plant-based proteins grows, pulses are becoming important food crops …

With the acceleration of industrialization, Cd pollution has emerged as a major threat to soil
ecosystem health and food safety. Hyperaccumulating plants like Sedum alfredii Hance are …

Black soybeans are extensively planted and consumed in China due to their high nutritional
value and numerous health benefits. However, very few is known about the characteristic …

Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are a traditional food in Chile. This work aimed to determine
the chemical composition, antioxidant capacity, and enzyme inhibition effect of secondary …

Potassium (K+) has vital physiological and metabolic functions in plants and its availability
can impact tolerance to biotic and abiotic stress conditions. Limited studies have …

Diabetes mellitus is the most chronic endocrine disease characterized by the high level of
glucose in the body due to the complete inhibition or low level of insulin. To control the level …

Protein digestibility is a key indicator of dietary protein quality because the amino acids
present in a protein food may not be available to an organism for nutrition and health unless …

Triterpenoid saponins, synthesized via the mevalonic acid (MVA) pathway in the cytoplasm,
provide protection against pathogens and pests in plants and health benefits for humans …