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Phytochemicals and Medicinal Properties of Indigenous Tropical Fruits with Potential for Commercial Development
Joint Authors
Azlan, Azrina
Ismail, Amin
Kong, Kin Weng
Khoo, Hock Eng
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-20, 20 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-05-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
20
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Hundreds of fruit-bearing trees are native to Southeast Asia, but many of them are considered as indigenous or underutilized.
These species can be categorized as indigenous tropical fruits with potential for commercial development and those possible for commercial development.
Many of these fruits are considered as underutilized unless the commercialization is being realized despite the fact that they have the developmental potential.
This review discusses seven indigenous tropical fruits from 15 species that have been identified, in which their fruits are having potential for commercial development.
As they are not as popular as the commercially available fruits, limited information is found.
This paper is the first initiative to provide information on the phytochemicals and potential medicinal uses of these fruits.
Phytochemicals detected in these fruits are mainly the phenolic compounds, carotenoids, and other terpenoids.
Most of these phytochemicals are potent antioxidants and have corresponded to the free radical scavenging activities and other biological activities of the fruits.
The scientific research that covered a broad range of in vitro to in vivo studies on the medicinal potentials of these fruits is also discussed in detail.
The current review is an update for researchers to have a better understanding of the species, which simultaneously can provide awareness to enhance their commercial value and promote their utilization for better biodiversity conservation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khoo, Hock Eng& Azlan, Azrina& Kong, Kin Weng& Ismail, Amin. 2016. Phytochemicals and Medicinal Properties of Indigenous Tropical Fruits with Potential for Commercial Development. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-20.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104362
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khoo, Hock Eng…[et al.]. Phytochemicals and Medicinal Properties of Indigenous Tropical Fruits with Potential for Commercial Development. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-20.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104362
American Medical Association (AMA)
Khoo, Hock Eng& Azlan, Azrina& Kong, Kin Weng& Ismail, Amin. Phytochemicals and Medicinal Properties of Indigenous Tropical Fruits with Potential for Commercial Development. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-20.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104362
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1104362