phytochemistry
[/ˌfaɪtoʊˈkɛmɪstri/]
noun
fitoquímica
1. The branch of chemistry concerned with plants and plant products, particularly the study of chemical compounds found in plants
Phytochemistry has revealed that blueberries contain powerful antioxidants.
A fitoquímica revelou que os mirtilos contêm poderosos antioxidantes.
2. The chemical processes and compounds produced by plants, including secondary metabolites like alkaloids, flavonoids, and terpenes
Modern phytochemistry investigates how plant compounds can be used in pharmaceutical development.
A fitoquímica moderna investiga como os compostos das plantas podem ser usados no desenvolvimento farmacêutico.
The term is primarily used in academic, scientific, and pharmaceutical contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, there has been increased interest in phytochemistry due to the rich biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest and traditional plant-based medicine practices. In the USA, phytochemistry research is heavily funded and focuses on nutritional science and drug discovery from plant sources.
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