Molecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(4), P. 1985 - 1985
Published: Feb. 20, 2023
Woodwardia
japonica
is
a
kind
of
great
potential
edible
and
medicinal
fern.
In
previous
study,
it
was
found
that
flavonoid
antioxidant
activity
W.
from
different
sites
were
different.
However,
the
cause
differences
has
still
been
unclear,
which
restricted
utilization
japonica.
this
paper,
nine
regions
determined
with
method
colorimetric
assay
UV-VIS
spectrophotometry
HPLC-ESI-TOF-MS,
effects
climate
factors
on
flavonoids
activities
evaluated
by
mathematical
modeling
statistical
methods.
The
results
showed:
(1)
total
content
(TFC)
Wuyi
Mountain
(Jiangxi)
highest,
might
be
related
to
low
temperature;
(2)
precipitation;
(3)
five
flavonols,
two
flavones
one
isoflavone
tentatively
identified
in
japonica;
(4)
flavonol
affected
sunshine
duration,
probably
temperature.
conclusion,
antioxidants
are
significant,
would
provide
an
important
basis
for
further
exploring
mechanism
affecting
secondary
metabolites.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 645 - 645
Published: Feb. 26, 2024
Climate
change
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
shaping
the
shifting
patterns
of
plant
distribution,
and
gaining
insights
into
how
medicinal
plants
plateau
region
adapt
to
climate
will
be
instrumental
safeguarding
rich
biodiversity
highlands.
Gymnosia
orchidis
Lindl.
(G.
orchidis)
is
valuable
Tibetan
resource
with
significant
medicinal,
ecological,
economic
value.
However,
growth
G.
severely
constrained
by
stringent
natural
conditions,
leading
drastic
decline
its
resources.
Therefore,
it
crucial
study
suitable
habitat
areas
facilitate
future
artificial
cultivation
maintain
ecological
balance.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
zones
based
on
79
occurrence
points
Qinghai–Tibet
Plateau
(QTP)
23
major
environmental
variables,
including
climate,
topography,
soil
type.
We
employed
Maximum
Entropy
model
(MaxEnt)
simulate
predict
spatial
distribution
configuration
changes
during
different
time
periods,
last
interglacial
(LIG),
Last
Glacial
(LGM),
Mid-Holocene
(MH),
present,
scenarios
(2041–2060
2061–2080)
under
three
(SSP126,
SSP370,
SSP585).
Our
results
indicated
that
annual
precipitation
(Bio12,
613–2466
mm)
mean
temperature
coldest
quarter
(Bio11,
−5.8–8.5
°C)
were
primary
factors
influencing
orchidis,
cumulative
contribution
78.5%.
The
driest
season
had
most
overall
impact.
Under
current
covered
approximately
63.72
×
104/km2,
encompassing
Yunnan,
Gansu,
Sichuan,
parts
Xizang
provinces,
highest
suitability
observed
Hengduan,
Yunlin,
Himalayan
mountain
regions.
past,
area
experienced
Mid-Holocene,
variations
total
centroid
migration
direction.
scenarios,
projected
expand
significantly
SSP370
(30.33–46.19%),
followed
SSP585
(1.41–22.3%),
while
contraction
expected
SSP126.
Moreover,
centroids
exhibited
multidirectional
movement,
extensive
displacement
(100.38
km2).
This
provides
theoretical
foundation
for
conservation
endangered
QTP.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
The
quality
of
traditional
Chinese
medicine
is
based
on
the
content
their
secondary
metabolites,
which
vary
with
habitat
adaptation
and
ecological
factors.
This
study
focuses
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(15), P. 5670 - 5670
Published: July 26, 2023
Rapeseed’s
(Brassica
napus
L.)
colorful
petals
have
important
ornamental
values.
However,
the
mechanisms
of
regulating
coloration
in
rapeseed
are
still
unknown.
In
our
study,
we
investigated
key
differential
coloring
substances
nine
cultivars
with
different
petal
colors,
and
543
metabolites
were
detected
characterized
through
UPLC-HESI-MS/MS.
Among
them,
kinds
contents
flavonols,
flavones,
anthocyanidins
main
contributors
to
petals’
coloration.
Tamarixetin-,
quercetin-,
butin-,
naringenin-
luteolin-derivates
pigment
bases
white
yellow
petals.
Peonidin-3,5-O-diglucoside,
peonidin-3-O-(6″-O-caffeoyl)glucoside,
quercetin-derivatives
pink
Acylated
cyanidin
derivatives
might
lead
a
series
purple
colors.
Glycosylated
anthocyanins
responsible
for
red
petals,
peonidin-3-O-glucoside
kaempferol-derivatives
mainly
from
These
results
provide
comprehensive
insights
into
difference
flavonoid
colors
supply
theoretical
supports
breeding
novel
cultivars.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: June 11, 2024
The
growth
and
quality
of
medicinal
plants
depend
heavily
on
environmental
variables.
Rubia
cordifolia
,
an
important
plant,
is
determined
by
the
two
main
secondary
metabolites
root,
purpurin
mollugin.
However,
their
relationship
with
factors
has
not
been
studied.
In
this
study,
mollugin
contents
R.
roots
from
different
sampling
sites
in
China
were
measured
using
ultra-high-performance
liquid
chromatography,
correlations
between
variables
analyzed.
results
showed
that
there
significant
differences
at
points.
content
ranged
0.00
to
3.03
mg
g
-1
while
0.03
10.09
.
Shanxi,
Shaanxi
Henan
border
areas
southeastern
Liaoning
was
higher.
expected
become
a
planting
area
Northeast
China.
Correlation
regression
analysis
revealed
affected
factors,
positively
correlated
longitude
latitude,
negatively
soil
nutrients.
addition,
higher
temperature
shorter
sunshine
duration
facilitated
synthesis
purpurin.
Annual
precipitation
might
be
factor
limiting
because
it
had
opposite
effects
major
metabolites.
Therefore,
study
great
significance
for
selection
improvement
field
quality.