Editorial: Edible flowers: Understanding the effect of genotype, preharvest, and postharvest on quality, safety, and consumption

Scariot, Valentina; Ferrante, António; Romano, Daniela

doi:10.3389/fpls.2022.1025196

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“…Limitations are represented by the uptake or deposit of pollutants in the edible parts that can easily be eaten. Edible ornamentals represent fresh or raw vegetal food that can also improve the dish presentation and display [34,35]. Many edible ornamentals are rich in bioactive compounds and can be considered as functional or nutraceutical food [36].…”

Section: Indoormentioning

confidence: 99%

The Contribution of Ornamental Plants to Urban Ecosystem Services

Francini

Romano

Toscano

et al. 2022

Earth

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Urban areas can be differently anthropized; often, high-density populations lead to higher amounts of pollution. Nowadays, ornamental plants can represent important living components of urban areas, and if appropriate species are used, they can provide important ecosystem services. The relationships between green infrastructures and ecosystem services have been recognized for a long time, but the role of ornamental plant species has not been studied as much. In this frame, the different ecosystem services of ornamental plants, i.e., provisioning (e.g., food, air, and water cleaning), regulating (e.g., rain water, climate, nutrient recycling, pollination, and the formation of fertile soils), and cultural (e.g., recreation opportunities or the inspiration we draw from nature) will be critically analyzed to select the most suitable ornamental plant species able to assure the better performance. The action mechanisms will also be analyzed and discussed to individuate the best ideotypes of plant species able to better assure water purification, air quality, space for recreation, climate mitigation and adaptation, human wellbeing, and health. This information is suitable to ensure that the protection, restoration, creation, and enhancement of green infrastructure become integral parts of urban spatial planning and territorial development.

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Section: Indoormentioning

confidence: 99%