Euphorbia antisyphilitica zucc: a source of phytochemicals with potential applications in industry
Euphorbia antisyphilitica Zucc, better known as the candelilla plant, is one of the 10 nontimber forest products of greatest economic importance in the desert and semi-desert regions of Mexico. Moreover, it is a potential source of some functional phytochemicals such as polyphenolic compounds, wax a...
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| author | Rojas, Romeo Tafolla Arellano, Julio César Martínez Ávila, Guillermo Cristian Guadalupe |
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| description | Euphorbia antisyphilitica Zucc, better known as the candelilla plant, is one of the 10 nontimber forest products of greatest economic importance in the desert and semi-desert regions of Mexico. Moreover, it is a potential source of some functional phytochemicals such as polyphenolic compounds, wax and fiber, with potential applications in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Thus, this review aims to describe these phytochemicals and their functional properties as antimicrobial, antioxidant, reinforcing and barrier agents. In addition, a suitable valorization of the candelilla plant and its byproducts is mandatory in order to avoid negative effects on the environment. This review provides, for the first time, an overview of the alternative methodologies for improving candelilla plant production, pointing out some of the agricultural aspects of the cultivation of this plant. |
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| spelling | eprints-301762025-07-23T16:07:37Z http://eprints.uanl.mx/30176/ Euphorbia antisyphilitica zucc: a source of phytochemicals with potential applications in industry Rojas, Romeo Tafolla Arellano, Julio César Martínez Ávila, Guillermo Cristian Guadalupe Euphorbia antisyphilitica Zucc, better known as the candelilla plant, is one of the 10 nontimber forest products of greatest economic importance in the desert and semi-desert regions of Mexico. Moreover, it is a potential source of some functional phytochemicals such as polyphenolic compounds, wax and fiber, with potential applications in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Thus, this review aims to describe these phytochemicals and their functional properties as antimicrobial, antioxidant, reinforcing and barrier agents. In addition, a suitable valorization of the candelilla plant and its byproducts is mandatory in order to avoid negative effects on the environment. This review provides, for the first time, an overview of the alternative methodologies for improving candelilla plant production, pointing out some of the agricultural aspects of the cultivation of this plant. Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2020-12-23 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_nc_nd http://eprints.uanl.mx/30176/7/30176.pdf http://eprints.uanl.mx/30176/7.haspreviewThumbnailVersion/30176.pdf Rojas, Romeo y Tafolla Arellano, Julio César y Martínez Ávila, Guillermo Cristian Guadalupe (2020) Euphorbia antisyphilitica zucc: a source of phytochemicals with potential applications in industry. Plants, 10 (1). p. 8. ISSN 2223-7747 doi:10.3390/plants10010008 |
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| title | Euphorbia antisyphilitica zucc: a source of phytochemicals with potential applications in industry |
| title_full | Euphorbia antisyphilitica zucc: a source of phytochemicals with potential applications in industry |
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| title_short | Euphorbia antisyphilitica zucc: a source of phytochemicals with potential applications in industry |
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