Phytochemical Constituents and Bioactivity Profiles of Citrus Genus from India

Bhowal, Rony; Kumari, Sony; Sarma, Chayanika; Suprasanna, Penna; Roy, Puja

doi:10.1080/22297928.2022.2157223

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“…Citrus fruits are a precious resource of secondary metabolites and bioactive compounds. They are beneficial for human health as they can work not only against heartrelated diseases, and in treatment of hypertension, but also, as anti-cancerous, anti-inflammation, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal agents [50]. The enzymes found in Citrus juices act as a remedy for controlling obesity.…”

Section: Chemical Profilementioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable Approaches for Biodiversity and Bioprospecting of Citrus

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Suprasanna

2023

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Citrus, belonging to the Rutaceae family, is a commercial fruit worldwide, and it is mainly recognized for its nutritional, anti-oxidant, and significant medicinal properties. Citruses are a group of multifaceted fruit crops with a rich traditional knowledge, deeply rooted in ethnic culture, and the fruits have been considered to be health-protecting and health-promoting food supplements since ancient times. The presence of secondary metabolites and their bioactivities has led to the development of new alternative drugs in recent years. Diverse secondary metabolites such as flavonoids, alkaloids, carotenoids, phenolic acids, and essential oils and their high bioactive properties have imparted great value to human health based on their anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, cardiovascular protective, and neuroprotective effects. The indigenous Citrus species of India—mainly Northeast India—have distinctive and valuable genetic traits, such as resistance to biotic and abiotic stress, distinctive aroma, flavor, etc. Hence, these species are considered to be repertoires of valuable genes for molecular breeding aimed at quality improvement. There is a need for awareness and understanding among the citrus-producing countries of the exploitation of biodiversity and the conservation of Citrus for sustainable development and bioprospecting. The current review presents a holistic view of Citrus biodiversity from a global perspective, including phytochemical constituents and health benefits. Advanced biotechnological and genomic approaches for Citrus trait improvement have also been discussed to highlight their relevance in Citrus improvement.

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Section: Chemical Profilementioning

confidence: 99%