ECOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE, BIOCHEMICAL ACTIVITY AND PROTECTION OF PLANT TAXONS

Climate changes and ecological sustainability in agriculture and food production in Serbia, the region and Southeastern Europe : proceedings, (pp. 320-328)

AUTHOR(S) / АУТОР(И): Ljubica Šarčević-Todosijević1, Kristina Vojvodić1, Marija Perić1, Janko Pejović1, Nikola Đorđević1, Andrijana Zuber1,2

1Sanitary Medical School of Applied Sciences “Visan”, Belgrade, Serbia; 2Nutrition Center dr Andrijana Zuber, Belgrade, Serbia

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DOI: 10.46793/MAK2025.320ST

ABSTRACT / САЖЕТАК:

Photosynthesis is the most important life process of plants, which enables the existence of life on planet Earth. Photosynthesis, which represents the primary production of organic matter, produces food for all organisms connected by food chains in ecosystems. The secondary metabolites of plants have long been considered biologically unimportant, but interest in these natural products has also been fueled by their widespread use as dyes, polymers, perfumes, drugs, and biopesticides. The paper uses the method of data analysis, which was collected from certain scientific studies, including scientific studies conducted by the authors. The importance and protection of plant taxons are discussed, with special reference to their biochemical activity and possibilities of application as medicines and biopesticides. Based on the review of available literature data, it is concluded that plants are not only organisms that enable and support the existence of life on planet Earth, but are also used in industry, medicine, pharmacy and agriculture. Also, they neutralize the negative effect of climate change. Within the measures for the protection of the entire biodiversity, the protection of plant taxons is very important.

KEYWORDS / КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ:

Plant taxons, Biochemical activity, Biodiversity, Protection

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