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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

A Comprehensive Review of Phenolic Compounds in Horticultural Plants.

Lili Xu, Xianpu Wang

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 27 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

27 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Lili XuAgricultural College, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China.
Xianpu WangAgricultural College, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832003, China.ORCID 0009-0008-3494-5295

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 32260722Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps 2024DA053Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps CZ006012
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Phenolic compounds (PCs) are key secondary metabolites in horticultural plants that are structurally categorized into flavonoids, simple phenols, stilbenes, and tannins. Synthesized via the shikimate and phenylpropanoid pathways, the metabolism of PCs is regulated by transcription factors (e.g., MYB and bZIP) and influenced by genetic backgrounds and environmental stresses (e.g., temperature and UV), thereby leading to species- or tissue-specific distribution patterns. Advanced extraction/separation techniques (e.g., ultrasonic-assisted and HPLC) have enabled systematic PC characterization. Functionally, PCs enhance plant stress resistance (abiotic/biotic) through antioxidant activity, cell wall reinforcement, and defense signaling. Their dual roles as reactive oxygen species scavengers, and signaling molecules are integral. This review synthesizes the classification, metabolic regulation, and biological functions of PCs, providing a scientific basis for improving PC content in horticultural plants with the aim of enhancing stress resilience, postharvest and storage quality, and nutritional value for sustainable agriculture.

Indexed as

PhenolsPlantsAntioxidantsFlavonoidsStress, PhysiologicalAntioxidantsFlavonoidsPhenolshorticultural plantmetabolic pathwaysPCsstress resistancetranscription factors

Identifiers

PMID40565226
PMCPMC12193087

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