Topics

1 - Phenols and Polyphenols Chemistry

1. Isolation and structural elucidation
2. Synthesis
3. Reactivity and physico-chemical properties
4. Biomolecular interactions

2 - Phenols and Polyphenols Biosynthesis and Genetic manipulation

1. Metabolic pathways
2. Enzymology
3. Biotechnology advances

3 - Ecology and Physiology of plant phenolics

1. Biotic and abiotic stress
2. Phenolic functions in plant development
3. Role of phenolics in soil ecology

4 - Food and Nutrition

1. Dietary intake
2. Bioavailability
3. Safety and toxicity
4. Functional foods and nutraceuticals
5. Taste

5 - Phenolics and Health

1. Biological activities
2. Drug discovery and development
3. Cosmetics