Over the last seven decades, applications using members of the Bacillus subtilis group have
emerged in both food processes and crop protection industries. Their ability to form survival …

Nowadays, use of alternative and complementary therapies with mainstream medicine has
gained the momentum. Aromatherapy is one of the complementary therapies which use …

Moving toward a more sustainable development, a pivotal role is played by circular
economy and a smarter waste management. Industrial wastes from plants offer a wide …

Citrus is a genus belonging to the Rutaceae family and includes important crops like orange,
lemons, pummelos, grapefruits, limes, etc. Citrus essential oils (CEOs) consist of some major …

Background Comprehensive literature reviews of historical perspectives and evidence
supporting cannabis/cannabinoids in the treatment of pain, including migraine and …

Plants synthesize an amazing diversity of volatile organic compounds (VOC s) that facilitate
interactions with their environment, from attracting pollinators and seed dispersers to …

Essential oils (EOs) are complex mixtures of volatile compounds extracted from different
parts of plants by different methods. There is a large diversity of these natural substances …

This chapter talks about antimicrobial compounds that are divided into two classes:
traditional and naturally occurring. Antimicrobials are classified as traditional when they (i) …

Dragon fruit or pitaya is an exotic tropical plant that brings multiple benefits to human health
thanks to its high nutritional value and bioactive compounds, including powerful natural …

The by-products/wastes from agro-food and in particular the fruit industry represents from
one side an issue since they cannot be disposed as such for their impact on the environment …