Phytochemical Profiles of Plant Materials: From Extracts to Added-Value Ingredients.

This article explores the significance of studying the chemical profiles of plants for medicinal and food purposes. It emphasizes the health benefits of secondary metabolites found in plants and suggests that neglected and underutilized plants could serve as alternatives to synthetic nutraceuticals and chemicals. The article stresses the importance of standardization, quality control, and innovation in developing valuable ingredients from plant materials. It presents specific studies on the phenolic profiles and potential applications of various plant species, as well as the optimization of extraction processes for high-quality plant extracts. The article promotes sustainable and culturally relevant approaches to utilizing underutilized plant species and highlights the need for precise differentiation in production processes. It also discusses the importance of selecting plant varieties that are resilient to climate change and can adapt to ecological conditions to ensure food security and agricultural sustainability. The article features two specific studies: one on the plant Rhizophora stylosa, which explores its chemical and medicinal diversity, and another on corn silk extracts, which provides a detailed analysis of its composition. Additionally, the article emphasizes the role of phenolic compounds in the production of silver nanoparticles and their potential antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. It concludes by suggesting that plants offer a sustainable source for silver nanoparticle production and present an environmentally conscious alternative to conventional methods. [Extracted from the article]