Exploring Medicinal Fruits and Berries

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.

• PrefaceAbout the EditorList of ContributorsChapter 1 An Overview of Medicinal Fruits and BerriesShilpa, Deepika B. Prashar, Shilpi Vashisth, and Munish SharmaChapter 2 Exploring Bioactive Compounds in Medicinal Fruits and BerriesWeria WeisanyChapter 3 Medicinal Fruits and Berries in Enhancing Immune SystemSharika Rajasekharan, Pandar Nartsawee, Balamurugan Krishnaswamy, and Siriporn ChuchawankulChapter 4 Traditional Medicinal Uses of Fruits and Berries in Indigenous HealingShah Alam, Nighat Anjum, Jamal Akhtar, and N. Zaheer AhmedChapter 5 Phytochemicals in Medicinal Fruits and BerriesBendjazia Rania, Dris Djemaa, and Bouabida HayatteChapter 6 Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Medicinal Fruits and BerriesSharika Rajasekharan, Bynedi Seshadhri Chinna Mounish, Tewin Tencomnao,and Siriporn ChuchawankulChapter 7 Medicinal Fruits and Berries in Cardiovascular HealthArpan Modi, Malik Nasibullah, Chaachouay Noureddine, Pankaj Sharma, and Azamal HusenChapter 8 Fruits and Berries as Natural Detoxifiers for the BodyMuhammad Zahoor, Sumaira Naz, and Sajad KhanChapter 9 Enhancing Brain Health with Medicinal Fruits and BerriesH. G. Navyashree and Y. P. NaveenChapter 10 Anti-Cancer Potential of Medicinal Fruits and BerriesNoureddine Chaachouay, Abdellatif Rahim, and Azamal HusenChapter 11 Managing Diabetes Through Medicinal Fruits and BerriesNazim Husain and Jamal AkhtarChapter 12 Anti-aging Benefits of Medicinal Fruits and BerriesPatrick Valere Tsouh Fokou and Simplice Joel Ndendoung TatsimoChapter 13 Medicinal Fruits and Berries in Skin CarePatcharaporn Saengratwatchara, Kamonwan Chaikhong, and Anchalee PrasansuklabChapter 14 Supporting Gastrointestinal Health With Medicinal Fruits and BerriesNayomi Deshani De Silva, Anoja Priyadarshani Attanayake, and Thushara Indika SampathChapter 15 Medicinal Fruits and Berries as NutraceuticalsUswatun Khasanah, Ari Satia Nugraha, Catherine M. Miller, and Phurpa WangchukChapter 16 Synergistic Effects of Herbal Medicines, Medicinal Fruits, and BerriesSarfaraz Ali Ghumro, Felix Wambua Muema, and Phurpa WangchukChapter 17 Lesser-known Medicinal Fruits and BerriesTanfidz Alishlah, Firdha Aprillia Wardhani, Hery Diar Febryanto, Phurpa Wangchuk, and Ari Satia NugrahaChapter 18 Unveiling the Mechanisms Behind Therapeutic Power of MedicinalFruits and BerriesGazala Tabassum, Sandeep K. Behera, Nimisha Patel, Ahmad Ali, and Hina AlimChapter 19 Sustainable Harvesting and Cultivation Practices for Medicinal Fruits and BerriesThushara Indika Sampath, Anoja Priyadarshani Attanayake, and Nayomi Deshani De SilvaIndex