Abstract

Natural plant metabolites, also known as secondary metabolites, are crucial for the survival and adaptation of plants in their environment. For modern society, these metabolites can be produced under uncontrolled or controlled environments. Alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, phenols, lignans, saponins, coumarins, and glucosinolates are among the most important natural products from plants. Proteases from pineapple cultures in temporary immersion bioreactors have been obtained. Additionally, the effects of sodium chloride, mannitol, and sodium azide on pineapple shoots propagated in temporary immersion bioreactors were recorded, with levels of chlorophylls, carotenoids, aldehydes, and phenolics measured. This short review summarizes the main results obtained.