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Editorial
. 2024 Dec 20;13(24):3556.
doi: 10.3390/plants13243556.

Bioprospecting of Natural Products from Medicinal Plants

Maria João Rodrigues  1
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Editorial

Bioprospecting of Natural Products from Medicinal Plants

Maria João Rodrigues. Plants (Basel). .

Abstract

The exploration of natural products derived from medicinal plants that provide an abundance of bioactive compounds has long been a cornerstone of scientific discovery, revolutionizing fields such as medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology [...].

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Conflict of interest statement

The author declares no conflicts of interest.

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