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Edible flowers are strategic resources for promoting the multi-functional development of the “big health” industry and agriculture.The secondary metabolites they are rich in, as an important source of natural active ingredients, show great potential in fields such as food, medicine and cosmetics.Secondary metabolites mainly include phenols(such as flavonoids and phenolic acids),terpenoids(such as monoterpenoids and sesquiterpenoids),etc.,which possess multiple biological activities such as antioxidation, anti-inflammation, antibacterial, anti-tumor, and immune regulation.The primary secondary metabolites of edible flowers, including their types, biological functions, as well as extraction and identification methods, were systematically reviewed.Subsequently, the major biosynthetic pathways and associated key genes involved in the production of these metabolites were elaborated.Finally, the principal biological activities of these compounds and their applications across multiple fields were summarized.The aim is to provide a theoretical basis for the in-depth development of edible flower resources and empower the upgrading the big health industry, and ultimately opening up new paths for improving human health and the quality of life.
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[1]YU Hai-yang,YANG Yun-yao,WU Qiang-sheng.Research Progress on Main Secondary Metabolites of Edible Flowers[J].Journal of Anhui Agricultural Sciences,2026,54(03):1-7.
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