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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryBook chapter

Fruit and Vegetable Phytochemicals

2009

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Summary

This 2009 handbook chapter consolidates contemporary understanding of phytochemical science in fruits and vegetables, organising bioactive compounds by chemical classification and biochemical characteristics. As a reference work rather than primary research, it synthesises existing knowledge on the diversity of plant secondary metabolites in horticultural crops. The specific quantitative data, analytical depth, and comprehensiveness of crop coverage remain unconfirmed without access to the full text.

Regional applicability

As a reference handbook on fruit and vegetable phytochemistry, the content is likely applicable to United Kingdom horticultural and nutritional contexts, though specific crop coverage and regional emphases would require consultation of the full text.

Key measures

Phytochemical classes, chemical structures, biochemical properties, and distribution across horticultural crops (specific metrics unconfirmed without full text access).

Outcomes reported

A structured synthesis and reference work organising knowledge of phytochemical diversity and biochemical properties across fruits and vegetables by chemical classification.

Theme
Nutrition & health
Subject
Phytochemicals & bioactive compounds
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Book chapter
Status
Published
System type
Horticulture
DOI
10.1002/9780813809397
Catalogue ID
SNmqq4ljtf-gp6lxp

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