Preface
About the Editor
List of Contributors
Chapter 1 An Overview of Medicinal Fruits and Berries
Shilpa, Deepika B. Prashar, Shilpi Vashisth, and Munish Sharma
Chapter 2 Exploring Bioactive Compounds in Medicinal Fruits and Berries
Weria Weisany
Chapter 3 Medicinal Fruits and Berries in Enhancing Immune System
Sharika Rajasekharan, Pandar Nartsawee, Balamurugan Krishnaswamy, and Siriporn Chuchawankul
Chapter 4 Traditional Medicinal Uses of Fruits and Berries in Indigenous Healing
Shah Alam, Nighat Anjum, Jamal Akhtar, and N. Zaheer Ahmed
Chapter 5 Phytochemicals in Medicinal Fruits and Berries
Bendjazia Rania, Dris Djemaa, and Bouabida Hayatte
Chapter 6 Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Medicinal Fruits and Berries
Sharika Rajasekharan, Bynedi Seshadhri Chinna Mounish, Tewin Tencomnao, and Siriporn Chuchawankul
Chapter 7 Medicinal Fruits and Berries in Cardiovascular Health
Arpan Modi, Malik Nasibullah, Chaachouay Noureddine, Pankaj Sharma, and Azamal Husen
Chapter 8 Fruits and Berries as Natural Detoxifiers for the Body
Muhammad Zahoor, Sumaira Naz, and Sajad Khan
Chapter 9 Enhancing Brain Health with Medicinal Fruits and Berries
H. G. Navyashree and Y. P. Naveen
Chapter 10 Anti-Cancer Potential of Medicinal Fruits and Berries
Noureddine Chaachouay, Abdellatif Rahim, and Azamal Husen
Chapter 11 Managing Diabetes Through Medicinal Fruits and Berries
Nazim Husain and Jamal Akhtar
Chapter 12 Anti-aging Benefits of Medicinal Fruits and Berries
Patrick Valere Tsouh Fokou and Simplice Joel Ndendoung Tatsimo
Chapter 13 Medicinal Fruits and Berries in Skin Care
Patcharaporn Saengratwatchara, Kamonwan Chaikhong, and Anchalee Prasansuklab
Chapter 14 Supporting Gastrointestinal Health With Medicinal Fruits and Berries
Nayomi Deshani De Silva, Anoja Priyadarshani Attanayake, and Thushara Indika Sampath
Chapter 15 Medicinal Fruits and Berries as Nutraceuticals
Uswatun Khasanah, Ari Satia Nugraha, Catherine M. Miller, and Phurpa Wangchuk
Chapter 16 Synergistic Effects of Herbal Medicines, Medicinal Fruits, and Berries
Sarfaraz Ali Ghumro, Felix Wambua Muema, and Phurpa Wangchuk
Chapter 17 Lesser-known Medicinal Fruits and Berries
Tanfidz Alishlah, Firdha Aprillia Wardhani, Hery Diar Febryanto, Phurpa Wangchuk, and Ari Satia Nugraha
Chapter 18 Unveiling the Mechanisms Behind Therapeutic Power of Medicinal Fruits and Berries
Gazala Tabassum, Sandeep K. Behera, Nimisha Patel, Ahmad Ali, and Hina Alim
Chapter 19 Sustainable Harvesting and Cultivation Practices for Medicinal Fruits and Berries
Thushara Indika Sampath, Anoja Priyadarshani Attanayake, and Nayomi Deshani De Silva
Index
Biography
Azamal Husen has served as Full Professor and Head of the Department of Biology at the University of Gondar, Ethiopia. He is currently affiliated as a Foreign Delegate with Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia, and holds an Adjunct Professorship at the Department of Biotechnology, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. His earlier academic roles include Full Professor at Sankalchand Patel University in Visnagar, India, and Visiting Faculty at the Forest Research Institute and Doon College of Agriculture and Forestry in Dehradun, India. With more than 25 years of experience in academia and research, he is highly regarded for his expertise in nanobiotechnology, plant physiology, environmental botany, medicinal plants and plant propagation. His research has been supported by prominent national and international organizations, including the World Bank, the National Agricultural Technology Project, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation. He is a prolific scholar, having published more than 350 academic works, including research articles, books and book chapters. His editorial contributions are equally noteworthy; he serves on the editorial boards and peer-review panels of numerous prestigious journals published by Elsevier, Frontiers Media, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis, RSC, Oxford University Press, the Royal Society, CSIRO, MDPI, PLOS, Sciendo, John Wiley & Sons and UPM Journals. He is also a member of the advisory board of Cambridge Scholars Publishing, United Kingdom. He is a fellow
of the Plantae group under the American Society of Plant Biologists and holds membership in several scientific organizations, including the International Society of Root Research, the Asian Council
of Science Editors and the International Natural Product Sciences Taskforce. Throughout his career, he has delivered invited lectures, keynote addresses and technical presentations at numerous international
conferences, symposia and workshops. In the field of academic development, he has made significant contributions through the design and delivery of orientation programmes for university faculty, the development of educational modules and the formulation of curricula at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. In recognition of his contributions to teaching, research and community service, he was honoured with a special award from the University of Gondar. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Plant Physiology and is Series Editor for several major academic collections, including Exploring Medicinal Plants (Taylor & Francis, USA), Plant Biology, Sustainability and Climate Change (Elsevier, USA) and Smart Nanomaterials Technology (Springer Nature, Singapore). He also leads the Handbook Series on Nanotechnology and Its Applications (Springer Nature, Singapore). His outstanding contributions to science have earned him international acclaim, including the prestigious distinction of being named among the “World’s Top 2% Scientists” for three consecutive years (2020 onwards) by Stanford University, a recognition published in the Elsevier Data Repository. In addition to his regular academic responsibilities, he has served as Guest Editor for several high-impact special issues, including Advances in Plant Metabolomics: Insights, Applications, and Integration (Plant Physiology and Biochemistry), Exploring Nanotechnology in Medicinal Plants (Journal of Herbal Medicine), Integrating Nanotechnology with Plant Compounds: Enhancing Abiotic Stress Resilience and Crop Improvement via Signaling Molecules (Frontiers in Plant Science), and Nanobiotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture and Crop Improvement (Discover Applied Sciences), among others. His work continues to shape contemporary research at the intersection of plant science, biotechnology and sustainable development. His academic leadership, research excellence and international collaborations have positioned him as a prominent figure in global scientific circles.
