Resource-Efficient Use of Residues from Medicinal and Aromatic Plants for Production of Secondary Plant Metabolites

Adv Biochem Eng Biotechnol. 2024 Feb 27. doi: 10.1007/10_2024_250. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAlthough people's interest in green and healthy plant-based products and natural active ingredients in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food industries is steadily increasing, medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) represent a niche crop type.It is possible to increase cultivation and sales of MAPs, by utilizing plant components that are usually discarded. This chapter provides an overview of studies concerning material flows and methods used for sustainable production of valuable metabolites from MAPs between 2018 and 2023. Additionally, it describes new developments and strategies for extraction and isolation, as well as innovative applications. In order to use these valuable resources almost completely, a systematic recycling of the plant material is recommended. This would be a profitable way to increase sustainability in the cultivation and usage of MAPs and provide new opportunities for extraction in plant science.PMID:38409264 | DOI:10.1007/10_2024_250

Source: Advances in Biochemical Engineering Biotechnology - February 26, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Sibylle K ümmritz Nanina Tron Martin Tegtmeier Axel Schmidt Jochen Strube Source Type: research