Carotenoids are isoprenoids widely distributed in foods that have been always part of the
diet of humans. Unlike the other so-called food bioactives, some carotenoids can be …

The latest knowledge regarding biosynthesis of folates and polyphenols is summarized,
including factors modulating their accumulation in plants, with particular emphasis on light …

The recent increased market demand for locally grown produce is generating interest in the
application of techniques developed for controlled environment agriculture (CEA) to urban …

The recent legalization of Cannabis sativa L. in many regions has revealed a need for
effective propagation and biotechnologies for the species. Micropropagation affords …

Light is one of the most important ingredients for healthy plant growth. It is also responsible
for triggering a number of plant physiological responses. For centuries, humans have relied …

Plant secondary metabolites are known to have a variety of biological activities beneficial to
human health. They are becoming more popular as a result of their unique features and …

Plant tissue cultures depend entirely upon artificial light sources for illumination. The
illumination should provide light in the appropriate regions of the electromagnetic spectrum …

The market for biopharmaceuticals is dominated by recombinant proteins and is driven
mainly by the development of vaccines and antibodies. Manufacturing predominantly relies …

Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) is a complex, polymorphic plant species, which produces a
vast array of bioactive metabolites, the two major chemical groups being cannabinoids and …

Plant antioxidants are important compounds involved in plant defense, signaling, growth,
and development. The quantity and quality of such compounds is genetically driven; …