*Edited by Marcos Soto-Hernández,* 

*Eva Aguirre-Hernández* 

*and Mariana Palma-Tenango*

Plants employ strategies to tackle the challenges in their ecosystems, notably by synthesizing secondary metabolites. These unique molecules aid plants in adapting to their surroundings and are key sources of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Recent discoveries have identified multiple phytochemicals in different species, enhancing the medicinal and nutritional worth of fruits, seeds, and cereals. These compounds are celebrated for their functional and nutraceutical attributes. This book provides a comprehensive overview of phytochemicals in agriculture and food.

*Andrei Surguchov, Biochemistry Series Editor*

ISBN 978-1-83768-682-7

Phytochemicals in Agriculture and Food

ISSN 2632-0983

Published in London, UK © 2024 IntechOpen © monsitj / iStock

IntechOpen Series Biochemistry, Volume 53
