<i>Euphorbia antisyphilitica</i> Zucc: A Source of Phytochemicals with Potential Applications in Industry
<i>Euphorbia antisyphilitica</i> Zucc, better known as the candelilla plant, is one of the 10 non-timber 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 polypheno...
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| author | Romeo Rojas Julio César Tafolla-Arellano Guillermo C. G. Martínez-Ávila |
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| description | <i>Euphorbia antisyphilitica</i> Zucc, better known as the candelilla plant, is one of the 10 non-timber 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 | doaj.art-40459528d9f04d1b8ee137d3ed175cd32023-11-21T02:16:26ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472020-12-01101810.3390/plants10010008<i>Euphorbia antisyphilitica</i> Zucc: A Source of Phytochemicals with Potential Applications in IndustryRomeo Rojas0Julio César Tafolla-Arellano1Guillermo C. G. Martínez-Ávila2Laboratory of Chemistry and Biochemistry, School of Agronomy, Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, General Escobedo, Nuevo Leon 66050, MexicoBasic Sciences Department, Laboratory of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Antonio Narro Agrarian Autonomous University, Saltillo, Coahuila 25315, MexicoLaboratory of Chemistry and Biochemistry, School of Agronomy, Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, General Escobedo, Nuevo Leon 66050, Mexico<i>Euphorbia antisyphilitica</i> Zucc, better known as the candelilla plant, is one of the 10 non-timber 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.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/1/8candelilla plantantioxidant propertiesantimicrobial activitypolyphenolscandelilla cultivationcandelilla wax |
| spellingShingle | Romeo Rojas Julio César Tafolla-Arellano Guillermo C. G. Martínez-Ávila <i>Euphorbia antisyphilitica</i> Zucc: A Source of Phytochemicals with Potential Applications in Industry Plants candelilla plant antioxidant properties antimicrobial activity polyphenols candelilla cultivation candelilla wax |
| title | <i>Euphorbia antisyphilitica</i> Zucc: A Source of Phytochemicals with Potential Applications in Industry |
| title_full | <i>Euphorbia antisyphilitica</i> Zucc: A Source of Phytochemicals with Potential Applications in Industry |
| title_fullStr | <i>Euphorbia antisyphilitica</i> Zucc: A Source of Phytochemicals with Potential Applications in Industry |
| title_full_unstemmed | <i>Euphorbia antisyphilitica</i> Zucc: A Source of Phytochemicals with Potential Applications in Industry |
| title_short | <i>Euphorbia antisyphilitica</i> Zucc: A Source of Phytochemicals with Potential Applications in Industry |
| title_sort | i euphorbia antisyphilitica i zucc a source of phytochemicals with potential applications in industry |
| topic | candelilla plant antioxidant properties antimicrobial activity polyphenols candelilla cultivation candelilla wax |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/1/8 |
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