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Polyphenols in Crops, Medicinal and Wild Edible Plants

Author : Marian Brestic
Publisher : MDPI
ISBN 13 : 3039361163
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (393 download)

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Download or read book Polyphenols in Crops, Medicinal and Wild Edible Plants written by Marian Brestic and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2020-12-02 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Special Issue "Polyphenols in Crops, Medicinal and Wild Edible Plants: From Their Metabolism to Their Benefits for Human Health" presents recent studies dealing with polyphenols isolated from different food sources in terms of nutraceutical, ethnobotanical, and pharmaceutical properties. The most recent techniques of analyses were used, e.g., high throughout metabolomics analyses as well as polyphenol-based fingerprinting to generate metabolic markers. The benefits of polyphenol extracts and isolated phenolic moieties related to human pathologies were also investigated.

Polyphenols in Crops, Medicinal and Wild Edible Plants

Author : Marian Brestic
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783039361175
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (611 download)

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Download or read book Polyphenols in Crops, Medicinal and Wild Edible Plants written by Marian Brestic and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Special Issue "Polyphenols in Crops, Medicinal and Wild Edible Plants: From Their Metabolism to Their Benefits for Human Health" presents recent studies dealing with polyphenols isolated from different food sources in terms of nutraceutical, ethnobotanical, and pharmaceutical properties. The most recent techniques of analyses were used, e.g., high throughout metabolomics analyses as well as polyphenol-based fingerprinting to generate metabolic markers. The benefits of polyphenol extracts and isolated phenolic moieties related to human pathologies were also investigated.

Antioxidant and Anti-aging Action of Plant Polyphenols

Author : Christophe Hano
Publisher : MDPI
ISBN 13 : 303936507X
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (393 download)

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Book Synopsis Antioxidant and Anti-aging Action of Plant Polyphenols by : Christophe Hano

Download or read book Antioxidant and Anti-aging Action of Plant Polyphenols written by Christophe Hano and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2020-11-13 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polyphenols are plant non-nutrient natural products, or plant secondary metabolites, found in fruits, vegetables and seeds that we consume daily. Their intakes from fruit, vegetables, seeds, and nuts are associated with lower risks of chronic and age-related degenerative diseases. Aging is a dynamic and complex biological process involving multiple actors and subject to a number of genetic and/or environmental influences. The famous free radical theory of aging proposed by Prof. Harman in 1956 states that free radicals lead to oxidative damage, causing cellular dysfunction and physiological decline, and are responsible for aging, with the appearance of degenerative diseases and eventually death. From this hypothesis, antioxidant molecules are capable of slowing down the aging process through the successful scavenging of radical oxygen and nitrogen species. Polyphenols have been shown to prolong the lifespan of different model species operating through a well-conserved antioxidant mechanism. This collection of research and review articles covers the most recent advances in the use of plant polyphenols, ranging from their biological properties and possible functions as medicines, the importance of traditional medicines as a source of inspiration, the rationalization of new uses of plant extracts which lead to applications in modern medicine, the status of modern green-chemistry extraction methods, to some reflections on future prospects.

Edible Medicinal And Non-Medicinal Plants

Author : T. K. Lim
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400740530
Total Pages : 1037 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)

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Book Synopsis Edible Medicinal And Non-Medicinal Plants by : T. K. Lim

Download or read book Edible Medicinal And Non-Medicinal Plants written by T. K. Lim and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-06-11 with total page 1037 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book continues as volume 4 of a multi-compendium on Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants. It covers edible fruits/seeds used fresh or processed, as vegetables, spices, stimulants, edible oils and beverages. It encompasses selected species from the following families: Fagaceae, Grossulariaceae, Hypoxidaxeae, Myrsinaceae Olacaceae, Oleaceae, Orchidaceae, Oxalidaceae, Pandanaceae, Passifloraceae, Pedaliaceae, Phyllanthaceae, Pinaceae, Piperaceae, Rosaceae and Rutaceae . This work will be of significant interest to scientists, researchers, medical practitioners, pharmacologists, ethnobotanists, horticulturists, food nutritionists, agriculturists, botanists, conservationists, lecturers, students and the general public. Topics covered include: taxonomy; common/English and vernacular names; origin and distribution; agroecology; edible plant parts and uses; botany; nutritive and pharmacological properties, medicinal uses and research findings; nonedible uses; and selected references.

Wild Plants, Mushrooms and Nuts

Author : Isabel C. F. R. Ferreira
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118944631
Total Pages : 497 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (189 download)

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Download or read book Wild Plants, Mushrooms and Nuts written by Isabel C. F. R. Ferreira and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wild Plants, Mushrooms and Nuts: Functional Properties and Food Applications is a compendium of current and novel research on the chemistry, biochemistry, nutritional and pharmaceutical value of traditional food products, namely wild mushrooms, plants and nuts, which are becoming more relevant in diets, and are especially useful for developing novel health foods and in modern natural food therapies. Topics covered will range from their nutritional value, chemical and biochemical characterization, to their multifunctional applications as food with beneficial effects on health, though their biological and pharmacological properties (antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antitumor capacity, among others).

Natural Antioxidants and Biocides from Wild Medicinal Plants

Author : Carlos L. Céspedes
Publisher : CABI
ISBN 13 : 1780642334
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (86 download)

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Book Synopsis Natural Antioxidants and Biocides from Wild Medicinal Plants by : Carlos L. Céspedes

Download or read book Natural Antioxidants and Biocides from Wild Medicinal Plants written by Carlos L. Céspedes and published by CABI. This book was released on 2013 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an up-to-date treatment of antioxidant and biocidal compounds mainly from Latin American plants. New antimicrobials, insecticides and antioxidants are compiled in a single source for the first time based on the research and knowledge of several internationally renowned research groups. This book is organized in three sections: Part I provides a general overview and perspectives on antioxidant, medicinal and biocidal plant compounds; Part II provides information on plant antioxidants isolated from a wide range of species; and Part III describes insecticidal, antimicrobial and other biocidal activities based on peptides, phytoecdysteroids, alkaloids, polyphenols, terpenoids and other allelochemicals.

Mediterranean Wild Edible Plants

Author : María de Cortes Sánchez-Mata
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1493933299
Total Pages : 477 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (939 download)

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Book Synopsis Mediterranean Wild Edible Plants by : María de Cortes Sánchez-Mata

Download or read book Mediterranean Wild Edible Plants written by María de Cortes Sánchez-Mata and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-12 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the result of collaboration between botanists and food chemists, with the purpose of improving the knowledge of the main wild species of traditional use as foods in the Mediterranean area, focus on ethnobotanical aspects, natural production, uses and nutritional aspects. One of the novelties of the book would be the publication of complete food composition tables of more than 40 species, which are not usually included in nutrient databases of foods. Many of the data included comes from the chemical analysis of representative samples of these species and other are compiled from the scientific literature. Since this topic had not been fully studied, this book provides an interesting tool to be used with the purpose of the revalorization of wild food species, preservation of their traditional uses, and also as alternatives to improve the diversity of modern Mediterranean diets.

Recent Advances in Polyphenol Research, Volume 5

Author : Kumi Yoshida
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118883268
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (188 download)

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Book Synopsis Recent Advances in Polyphenol Research, Volume 5 by : Kumi Yoshida

Download or read book Recent Advances in Polyphenol Research, Volume 5 written by Kumi Yoshida and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-02-06 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plant polyphenols are secondary metabolites that constitute one of the most common and widespread groups of natural products. They express a large and diverse panel of biological activities including beneficial effects on both plants and humans. Many polyphenols, from their structurally simplest representatives to their oligo/polymeric versions (also referred to as vegetable tannins), are notably known as phytoestrogens, plant pigments, potent antioxidants, and protein interacting agents. Sponsored by the scholarly society Groupe Polyphénols, this publication, which is the fifth volume in this highly regarded Recent Advances in Polyphenol Research series, is edited by Kumi Yoshida, Véronique Cheynier and Stéphane Quideau. They have once again, like their predecessors, put together an impressive collection of cutting-edge chapters written by expert scientists, internationally respected in their respective field of polyphenol sciences. This Volume 5 highlights some of the latest information and opinion on the following major research topics about polyphenols: • Chemistry, physicochemistry & materials science • Biosynthesis, genetic & metabolic engineering • Plant & ecosystem, lignocellulosic biomass • Food, nutrition & health • Natural medicine & Kampo • Tannins & their functions Chemists, biochemists, plant scientists, pharmacognosists and pharmacologists, biologists, ecologists, food scientists and nutritionists will all find this book an invaluable resource. Libraries in all universities and research institutions where these disciplines are studied and taught should have copies on their bookshelves.

Edible Wild Plants: An alternative approach to food security

Author : Shabnum Shaheen
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319630377
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (196 download)

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Download or read book Edible Wild Plants: An alternative approach to food security written by Shabnum Shaheen and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-08-31 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text focuses on underutilized wild plants that can help to reduce food deficiency in developing nations. Edible wild plants are viewed as a potential solution for overcoming food insecurity for families in these regions, with a specific focus on sustainable production and conservation measures. Detailed analysis of specific wild plants is provided, including the nutritional contents of each plant. A full list of edible wild plants is included for the benefit of researchers, plus a pictorial guide for easy identification of these plants. Specific case studies are provided in which edible wild plants are used to reduce food insecurity, and the diversity of edible wild plants is studied from a global perspective. In developing countries, a significant obstacle to human survival is the increasing gap between food availability and the growing human population. Food insecurity results in less consumption of fruits and vegetables and leads to mineral and vitamin deficiency for individuals in these regions. Edible Wild plants: An alternative approach to food security focuses on growing and using wild plants in order to reduce food insecurity and malnutrition. Wild edible plants are inexpensive and are a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins, fiber, and minerals. As the first book to specifically focus on edible wild plants and their vital role in food security and nutrition, this text is incredibly valuable to any researcher studying innovative potential solutions to food deficiency in the developing world.

Recent Advances in Polyphenol Research, Volume 7

Author : Jess Reed
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119545927
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (195 download)

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Download or read book Recent Advances in Polyphenol Research, Volume 7 written by Jess Reed and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-04-19 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: RECENT ADVANCES IN POLYPHENOL RESEARCH Plant polyphenols are secondary metabolites that constitute one of the most common and widespread groups of natural products. They are essential plant components for adaptation to the environment and possess a large and diverse range of biological functions that provide many benefits to both plants and humans. Polyphenols, from their structurally simplest forms to their oligo/polymeric versions (i.e. tannin and lignin), are phytoestrogens, plant pigments, antioxidants, and structural components of the plant cell wall. The interaction between tannins and proteins is involved in plant defense against predation, cause astringency in foods and beverages, and affect the nutritional and health properties of human and animal food plants. This seventh volume of the highly regarded Recent Advances in Polyphenol Research series is edited by Jess Dreher Reed, Victor Armando Pereira de Freitas, and Stéphane Quideau, and brings together chapters written by some of the leading experts working in the polyphenol sciences today. Topics covered include: Chemistry and physicochemistry Biosynthesis, genetics and metabolic engineering Roles in plants and ecosystems Food, nutrition and health Applied polyphenols Distilling the most recent and illuminating data available, this new volume is an invaluable resource for chemists, biochemists, plant scientists, pharmacognosists and pharmacologists, biologists, ecologists, food scientists and nutritionists.

Edible Medicinal And Non-Medicinal Plants

Author : T. K. Lim
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400756534
Total Pages : 955 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Edible Medicinal And Non-Medicinal Plants written by T. K. Lim and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-02-02 with total page 955 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book continues as volume 5 of a multicompendium on Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants. It covers edible fruits/seeds used fresh, cooked or processed as vegetables, cereals, spices, stimulant, edible oils and beverages. It covers selected species from the following families: Apiaceae, Brassicaceae, Chenopodiaceae, Cunoniaceae, Lythraceae, Papaveraceae, Poaceae, Polygalaceae, Polygonaceae, Proteaceae, Ranunculaceae, Rhamnaceae, Rubiaceae, Salicaceae, Santalaceae, Xanthorrhoeaceae and Zingiberaceae. This work will be of significant interest to scientists, medical practitioners, pharmacologists, ethnobotanists, horticulturists, food nutritionists, botanists, agriculturists, conservationists, lecturers, students and the general public. Topics covered include: taxonomy; common/English and vernacular names; origin and distribution; agroecology; edible plant parts and uses; botany; nutritive/pharmacological properties, medicinal uses, nonedible uses; and selected references.

Phytochemicals in Vegetables: A Valuable Source of Bioactive Compounds

Author : Spyridon A. Petropoulos
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1681087391
Total Pages : 492 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Phytochemicals in Vegetables: A Valuable Source of Bioactive Compounds written by Spyridon A. Petropoulos and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2018-11-15 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phytochemical compounds are secondary metabolites that plants usually synthesize for their own protection from pests and diseases. Phytochemical biosynthesis is also triggered under specific environmental conditions. They cannot be classified as essential nutrients since they are not required at specific amounts for life sustenance. Phytochemicals in Vegetables: A Valuable Source of Bioactive Compounds presents information about the phytochemical (common and scarce) content of several cultivated vegetables, as well as their health and therapeutic effects based on in vitro, in vivo, animal and clinical studies. Chapters also cover recent research findings about their mode of action, bioavailabity, interactions with other biological matrices and pharmacokinetics. Moreover, the book gives special attention to the factors that may alter and modulate bioactive compound content, including both cultivation practices and post-harvest treatments that aim towards the production of high quality and healthy foods. Researchers, public health workers, consumers and members of the food industry will find this book to be a useful reference on the variety of phytochemicals present in vegetables.

Edible Medicinal And Non Medicinal Plants

Author : Lim T. K.
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400725345
Total Pages : 917 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Edible Medicinal And Non Medicinal Plants written by Lim T. K. and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-02-09 with total page 917 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book continues as volume 3 of a multi-compendium on Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants. It covers edible fruits/seeds used fresh or processed, as vegetables, spices, stimulants, edible oils and beverages. It encompasses species from the following families: Ginkgoaceae, Gnetaceae, Juglandaceae, Lauraceae, Lecythidaceae, Magnoliaceae, Malpighiaceae, Malvaceae, Marantaceae, Meliaceae, Moraceae, Moringaceae, Muntigiaceae, Musaceae, Myristicaceae and Myrtaceae. This work will be of significant interest to scientists, researchers, medical practitioners, pharmacologists, ethnobotanists, horticulturists, food nutritionists, agriculturists, botanists, conservationists, lecturers, students and the general public. Topics covered include: taxonomy; common/English and vernacular names; origin and distribution; agroecology; edible plant parts and uses; botany; nutritive and pharmacological properties, medicinal uses and research findings; nonedible uses; and selected references.

Wild Fruits: Composition, Nutritional Value and Products

Author : Abdalbasit Adam Mariod
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030318850
Total Pages : 577 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Wild Fruits: Composition, Nutritional Value and Products written by Abdalbasit Adam Mariod and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-12-14 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wild fruits play an important role in mitigating hunger in the developing world. As a sustainable and natural food source in rural areas, these fruits have a strong effect on regional food security and poverty alleviation. This makes the utilization of wild foods incredibly important for native populations both in terms of food security and economics. There are many traditional methods for wild fruit harvesting, indigenous tree and plant domestication and cultivation passed down through generations that are sustainable and economically viable, ultimately contributing to a better quality of life for large sections of the developing world. To date there has not been a reference work focusing on the full scope of wild fruits from their growth and chemical makeup to their harvest, distribution, health effects and beyond. Wild Fruits: Composition, Nutritional Value and Products adequately fills this gap, expansively covering the utilization of multi-purpose wild fruits in regions worldwide. Effects on quality of life, food security, economics and health are extensively covered. Over 31 wild fruit species are examined, with individual chapters focusing on each species' phytochemical constituents, bioactive compounds, traditional and medicinal uses and chemical composition. Harvest, post-harvest and consumption methods are covered for each, as are their overall effect on the food security and economics of their native regions. This book is essential for researchers in search of a comprehensive singular source for the chemical makeups and cultivation of indigenous wild fruits and their many benefits to their native regions.

Recent Advances in Polyphenol Research, Volume 4

Author : Annalisa Romani
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118329678
Total Pages : 465 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (183 download)

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Download or read book Recent Advances in Polyphenol Research, Volume 4 written by Annalisa Romani and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-10-20 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plant polyphenols are secondary metabolites that constitute one of the most common and widespread groups of natural products. They express a large and diverse panel of biological activities including beneficial effects on both plants and humans. Many polyphenols, from their structurally simplest representatives to their oligo/polymeric versions (also referred to as vegetable tannins) are notably known as phytoestrogens, plant pigments, potent antioxidants, and protein interacting agents. Sponsored by the scholarly society Groupe Polyphénols, this publication, which is the fourth volume in this highly regarded Recent Advances in Polyphenol Research series, is edited by Annalisa Romani, Vincenzo Lattanzio, and Stéphane Quideau. They have once again, like their predecessors, put together an impressive collection of cutting-edge chapters written by expert scientists, internationally respected in their respective field of polyphenol sciences. This Volume 4 highlights some of the latest information and opinion on the following major research topics about polyphenols: Biosynthesis and genetic manipulation Ecological role of polyphenols in plant defense Actions of polyphenols in human health protection Physical organic chemistry and organic synthesis Chemists, biochemists, plant scientists, pharmacognosists and pharmacologists, biologists, ecologists, food scientists and nutritionists will all find this book an invaluable resource. Libraries in all universities and research institutions where these disciplines are studied and taught should have copies on their bookshelves.

Recent Advances in Polyphenol Research, Volume 6

Author : Heidi Halbwirth
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119427932
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (194 download)

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Download or read book Recent Advances in Polyphenol Research, Volume 6 written by Heidi Halbwirth and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-04-08 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plant polyphenols are secondary metabolites that constitute one of the most common and widespread groups of natural products. They are crucial constituents of a large and diverse range of biological functions and processes, and provide many benefits to both plants and humans. Many polyphenols, from their structurally simplest representatives to their oligo/polymeric versions, are notably known as phytoestrogens, plant pigments, potent antioxidants, and protein interacting agents. This sixth volume of the highly regarded Recent Advances in Polyphenol Research series is edited by Heidi Halbwirth, Karl Stich, Véronique Cheynier and Stéphane Quideau, and is a continuance of the series’ tradition of compiling a cornucopia of cutting-edge chapters, written by some of the leading experts in their respective fields of polyphenol sciences. Highlighted herein are some of the most recent and pertinent developments in polyphenol research, covering such major areas as: Chemistry and physicochemistry Biosynthesis, genetics & metabolic engineering Roles in plants and ecosystems Food, nutrition & health Applied polyphenols This book is a distillation of the most current information, and as such, will surely prove an invaluable source for chemists, biochemists, plant scientists, pharmacognosists and pharmacologists, biologists, ecologists, food scientists and nutritionists.

Edible Medicinal And Non-Medicinal Plants

Author : T. K. Lim
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400756283
Total Pages : 618 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Edible Medicinal And Non-Medicinal Plants written by T. K. Lim and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-02-15 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book continues as volume 6 of a multi-compendium on Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal Plants. It covers edible fruits/seeds used fresh, cooked or processed into other by-products, or as vegetables, cereals, spices, stimulant, edible oils and beverages. It covers selected species from the following families: Sapindaceae, Sapotaceae, Schisandraceae, Solanaceae, Thymelaeaceae, Urticaceae, Vitaceae and Winteraceae. This work will be of significant interest to scientists, researchers, medical practitioners, pharmacologists, ethnobotanists, horticulturists, food nutritionists, agriculturists, botanists, conservationists, lecturers, students and the general public. Topics covered include: taxonomy; common/English and vernacular names; origin and distribution; agroecology; edible plant parts and uses; botany; nutritive and pharmacological properties, medicinal uses and research findings; nonedible uses; and selected references.