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Bioactive compounds in cruciferous vegetables: a role for plant survival in a changing environment and a benefit for human health

Cruciferous vegetables (Brassicaceae) have been cultivated and consumed by various cultures worldwide since ancient times. In recent years, cruciferous vegetables have gained popularity as functional foods due to the presence of specialized metabolites or phytochemicals whose bioactivity is associated with beneficial effects on human health. The health promoting activities are associated with the presence of glucosinolates, polyphenols, carotenoids, various vitamins, minerals, fiber, etc. On the other hand, these specialized metabolites play critical roles in various physiological and pathological processes in plants by participating in biochemical reactions required for proper biological function and are crucial for plant survival in changing environmental conditions. During the presentation, data published by the authors in recent years will be summarized. The presentation will focus on bioactive compounds in cruciferous plants in relation to their benefits for human health, as well as their levels under different abiotic stressors such as salt stress and low temperature stress. In addition, the content of bioactive compounds at different developmental stages would be discussed.

cruciferous vegetables ; phytochemicals

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