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A metabolomics characterisation of natural variation in the resistance of cassava to whitefly
BackgroundCassava whitefly outbreaks were initially reported in East and Central Africa cassava ( Manihot esculenta Crantz) growing regions in the...
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Metabolic alterations provide insights into Stylosanthes roots responding to phosphorus deficiency
BackgroundPhosphorus (P) deficiency is one of the major constraints limiting plant growth, especially in acid soils. Stylosanthes (stylo) is a...
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Biosynthesis and metabolic actions of simple phenolic acids in plants
The diversity of secondary compounds in the plant kingdom is huge. About 200,000 compounds are known, which are grouped into amines, non-protein...
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The sugarcane ShMYB78 transcription factor activates suberin biosynthesis in Nicotiana benthamiana
Key messageA sugarcane MYB present in the culm induces suberin biosynthesis and is involved both with fatty acid and phenolics metabolism.
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Physiological and transcriptomic analyses reveal the roles of secondary metabolism in the adaptive responses of Stylosanthes to manganese toxicity
BackgroundAs a heavy metal, manganese (Mn) can be toxic to plants. Stylo ( Stylosanthes ) is an important tropical legume that exhibits tolerance to...
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Pollen viability, longevity, and function in angiosperms: key drivers and prospects for improvement
Pollen grains are central to sexual plant reproduction and their viability and longevity/storage are critical for plant physiology, ecology, plant...
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Plant Secondary Metabolites in Stress Tolerance
Secondary metabolites are natural defense elements that play a vital role in plant defense against adverse environmental conditions. The amounts of...
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Correction to: Aphid-induction of defence-related metabolites in Arabidopsis thaliana is dependent upon density, aphid species and duration of infestation
The authors would like to include the following changes in the published article.
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High-Voltage Paper Electrophoresis (HVPE)
HVPE is an excellent and often overlooked method for obtaining objective and meaningful information about cell-wall “building blocks” and their...
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A BAHD hydroxycinnamoyltransferase from Actaea racemosa catalyses the formation of fukinolic and cimicifugic acids
Main conclusionThe nucleotide sequence of a BAHD hydroxycinnamoyltransferase was amplified from Actaea racemosa (Ranunculaceae) and expressed in E....
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Introducing curcumin biosynthesis in Arabidopsis enhances lignocellulosic biomass processing
Lignin is the main cause of lignocellulosic biomass recalcitrance to industrial enzymatic hydrolysis. By partially replacing the traditional lignin...
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Where do the electrons go? How numerous redox processes drive phytochemical diversity
Plants produce structurally and functionally diverse metabolites that are key to many physiological processes such as growth and development,...
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Stinging nettle, Urtica dioica L.: botanical, phytochemical and pharmacological overview
Urtica dioica L. (Urticaceae), commonly known as stinging nettle, is an herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the group of phytoalimurgic...
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Impact of different elicitors on grapevine leaf metabolism monitored by 1H NMR spectroscopy
IntroductionGrapevine protection is an important issue in viticulture. To reduce pesticide use, sustainable disease control strategies are proposed,...
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The effect of isolation methods of tomato pollen on the results of metabolic profiling
IntroductionUntargeted metabolomics is a powerful tool to detect hundreds of metabolites within a given tissue and to compare the metabolite...
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Transcriptomic comparison between develo** seeds of yellow- and black-seeded Brassica napus reveals that genes influence seed quality
BackgroundBrassica napus is of substantial economic value for vegetable oil, biofuel, and animal fodder production. The breeding of yellow-seeded B....
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Common and specific responses to iron and phosphorus deficiencies in roots of apple tree (Malus × domestica)
Iron and phosphorus are abundant elements in soils but poorly available for plant nutrition. The availability of these two nutrients represents a...
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Transcriptome and metabolome reveal redirection of flavonoids in a white testa peanut mutant
BackgroundCoat color determines both appearance and nutrient quality of peanut. White seed coat in peanut can enhance the processing efficiency and...
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Bioengineering Fungi and Yeast for the Production of Enzymes, Metabolites, and Value-Added Compounds
Fungi have been used since ancient times in the manufacturing of fermented foods and beverages, and these early applications marked the initial...