Plant Physiological Aspects of Phenolic Compounds

• Other Authors: Soto-Hernández, Marcos (Editor), García-Mateos, Rosario (Editor), Palma-Tenango, Mariana (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IntechOpen 2019
• Subjects: Biochemistry; polyphenols, oxidative stress, antioxidant, nutrition, bioactive compounds, metabolism
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Phenolic compounds are considered secondary metabolites within the physiology of a plant. They have different functions, such as pollination systems, sun protection, protection against pathogens and diseases, etc.Research on these compounds has increased due to the number of molecules they can inclu...