An approach to the application of plant secondary metabolites in agriculture to improve food quality
https://doi.org/10.51523/2708-6011.2026-23-1-18
Abstract
The article presents a new methodology for improving food safety by regulating the distribution of pollutants (radionuclides, heavy metals, pesticides) in agricultural crops using secondary plant metabolites, in particular flavonoids. The results of using an improved method of supercritical fluid extraction of metabolites and theoretical analysis of experimental data from other scientists point the way to the creation of a new agricultural technology for obtaining environmentally friendly products, where the targeted use of flavonoids stimulates the natural defense mechanisms of plants. These mechanisms include the processes of synthesis of chelating proteins and enzymes in plants for the immobilization of pollutants in certain organs. Flavonoids have been shown to regulate antioxidant protection, complex formation and redistribution of metabolite transport as signaling molecules. This is the first study to combine supercritical fluid extraction and exogenous application of flavonoids to reduce pollutant translocation in crops. The purpose of this technology is to produce agricultural products that comply with international food safety standards and to enable the safe cultivation of crops on contaminated lands.
About the Authors
L. N. AlekseikoBelarus
Leonid N. Alekseiko, Doctor of Chemical Sciences, Professor at the Department of Biological Chemistry
Gomel
K. S. Golokhvast
Russian Federation
Kirill S. Golokhvast, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor of the Russian Academy of Science, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Education, Director, Siberian Federal Research Center of Agrobiotechnologies of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Krasnoobsk
A. M. Zakharenko
Russian Federation
Alexander M. Zakharenko, Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Leading Researcher at the Laboratory of Biotechnology
Krasnoobsk
N. S. Myshkavets
Russian Federation
Nadeja S. Myshkavets, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Biological Chemistry
Gomel
A. V. Litvinchuk
Russian Federation
Alexandra V. Litvinchuk, Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Associate Professor at the Department of Biological Chemistry
Gomel
G. V. Sedukova
Belarus
Galina V. Sedukova, Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, Associate Professor, Head of the Laboratory of Agroecology and Mass Analysis
Gomel
A. M. Tsatsakis
Greece
Aristeidis M. Tsatsakis, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor
Heraklion
D. O. Tsymbal
Belarus
Denis O. Tsymbal, Chemistry Teacher
Gomel
N. V. Chueshova
Belarus
Natalia V. Chueshova, Candidate of Biological Sciences, Head of the Laboratory
Gomel
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Alekseiko L.N., Golokhvast K.S., Zakharenko A.M., Myshkavets N.S., Litvinchuk A.V., Sedukova G.V., Tsatsakis A.M., Tsymbal D.O., Chueshova N.V. An approach to the application of plant secondary metabolites in agriculture to improve food quality. Health and Ecology Issues. 2026;23(1):148-156. https://doi.org/10.51523/2708-6011.2026-23-1-18
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