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• 2026 Issue 5
  Published: 15 October 2026

    
  
  
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  Characteristics, application status and development potential of Hibiscus acetosella

  SOUZA TORRES Natalia, ARAÚJO DA MOTA Rodrigo, SANTOS DE LIMA Marilene, LIN Chau Ming, MATOS DO NASCIMENTO Matheus, BALBINO FERREIRA Almecina

  2026, 0(5): 152-156.

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  Non-conventional edible crops (PANC) possess distinctive ecological adaptability, nutritional quality, taste and flavor. They serve as valuable germplasm resources for exploring novel food sources, diversifying dietary patterns and sustaining agro-ecological resilience. With the continuous advancement of modern agriculture, influenced by multiple factors including regional ecological conditions, folk traditions and market demands, the cultivation scale and daily dietary consumption proportion of non-conventional edible crops have gradually declined, and these crops have been progressively replaced by mainstream cultivated crops. Hibiscus acetosella has multiple values for food, medicine and ornamental purposes. Its leaves and flowers are edible, which can be consumed raw in salads or cooked as vegetables, delivering a slightly sour and unique flavor. Hibiscus acetosella produces phenolic antioxidants that can effectively mitigate oxidative damage induced by ultraviolet-B stress. Furthermore, this species exhibits strong disease resistance and stress tolerance with broad climatic adaptability. When grown in soils with high organic-matter content and favorable drainage and aeration, it requires no additional chemical fertilizers or pesticides throughout its growth cycle. It effectively reduces agricultural reliance on chemical inputs and represents a promising candidate crop for eco-agriculture development. In summary, the exploitation and utilization of Hibiscus acetosella are of great significance for inheriting traditional food culture, tapping the value of folk medicinal plants and advancing sustainable agricultural development.
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  Agronomic traits,nutritional value and development potential of Amazon Alternanthera sessilis

  SILVA DOS SANTOS Rayane, DA CUNHA FEITOSA Ryan, SANTOS DE LIMA Marilene, MATOS DO NASCIMENTO Matheus, LIN Chau Ming, BALBINO FERREIRA Almecina

  2026, 0(5): 157-161.

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  Alternanthera sessilis（L.）R.Br.ex DC.is a perennial herb belonging to the family Amaranthaceae,genus Alternanthera.It originates from the humid tropical regions of Brazil.The plant grows erect or prostrate,with elliptical leaves characterized by wrinkled and involute leaf blades,rendering it highly identifiable. As an unconventional edible plant,Alternanthera sessilis is used in stews,soups,salads and other dishes.It possesses high nutritional value and is rich in protein,lipids,vitamin A,vitamin C,vitamin K,flavonoids,as well as mineral elements including calcium,iron and potassium.Meanwhile,it contains a variety of bioactive substances such as alkaloids,tannins,coumarins,phenolic compounds,terpenoids and saponins,which exert auxiliary effects including anti-proliferation and migration inhibition on cancer cells.This species features strong adaptability and can grow in low-fertility soils and other adverse environments,showing great development potential.It is of great significance for safeguarding regional food security and nutritional security.