Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- List of Abbreviations -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Secondary Metabolites: Evolutionary Perspective, In Vitro Production, and Technological Advances -- 2. Advanced Techniques in Extraction of Phenolics from Cereals, Pulses, Fruits, and Vegetables -- 3. Carotenoids: Types, Sources, and Biosynthesis -- 4. Carrot: Secondary Metabolites and Their Prospective Health Benefits -- 5. Applications of Plant Secondary Metabolites in Food Systems -- 6. Effects of Food Processing Techniques on Secondary Metabolites -- 7. Ultraviolet Light Stimulation of Bioactive Compounds with Antioxidant Capacity of Fruits and Vegetables -- Index