Stress Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Abstract
Plants
encounter
a
wide
range
of
biotic
and
abiotic
environmental
stresses
throughout
their
lifespan.
To
adapt
survive,
they
have
evolved
complex
defense
mechanisms
that
involve
the
production
secondary
metabolites
(SMs),
which
play
critical
roles
in
enhancing
plant
resilience.
These
bioactive
compounds
function
as
deterrents
to
herbivores,
barriers
against
pathogens,
protectants
oxidative
stress.
regulate
synthesis
accumulation
(SMs)
response
various
factors
such
drought,
salinity,
cold,
heat,
heavy
metals,
UV-B
radiation.
stress
conditions
can
significantly
alter
SM
levels
part
plant's
adaptive
response.
Transcription
(TFs)
are
essential
mediators
this
process,
regulating
gene
expression
involved
biosynthesis.
By
interacting
with
signaling
pathways,
TFs
fine-tune
mechanisms,
ensuring
timely
specific
SMs
mitigate
impacts.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
examination
influence
on
plants
under
both
conditions.
Additionally,
we
thoroughly
discuss
key
TFs—including
AP2/ERF,
WRKY,
bHLH,
bZIP,
MYB,
NAC—in
biosynthesis,
highlighting
contributions
ability
withstand
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(5), P. 968 - 968
Published: May 13, 2021
Plant
secondary
metabolites
(SMs)
play
important
roles
in
plant
survival
and
creating
ecological
connections
between
other
species.
In
addition
to
providing
a
variety
of
valuable
natural
products,
help
protect
plants
against
pathogenic
attacks
environmental
stresses.
Given
their
sessile
nature,
must
themselves
from
such
situations
through
accumulation
these
bioactive
compounds.
Indeed,
act
as
herbivore
deterrents,
barriers
pathogen
invasion,
mitigators
oxidative
stress.
The
SMs
are
highly
dependent
on
factors
light,
temperature,
soil
water,
fertility,
salinity.
For
most
plants,
change
an
individual
factor
can
alter
the
content
even
if
remain
constant.
this
review,
we
focus
how
affect
during
both
biotic
abiotic
stress
conditions.
Furthermore,
discuss
application
elicitors
culture
systems
well
stimulating
effects
metabolites.
Specifically,
shikimate
pathway
aromatic
amino
acids
produced
pathway,
which
precursors
range
including
terpenoids,
alkaloids,
sulfur-
nitrogen-containing
We
also
detail
biosynthesis
is
altered
by
several
genes
related
metabolite
pathways.
Genes
responsible
for
various
species
conditions
regulated
transcriptional
WRKY,
MYB,
AP2/ERF,
bZIP,
bHLH,
NAC,
discussed
here.
Plant Biotechnology Journal,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
17(10), P. 1985 - 1997
Published: April 9, 2019
Summary
The
red
coloration
of
pear
(
Pyrus
pyrifolia
)
results
from
anthocyanin
accumulation
in
the
fruit
peel.
Light
is
required
for
biosynthesis
pear.
A
homolog
Arabidopsis
thaliana
BBX
22
,
Pp
16
was
differentially
expressed
after
fruits
were
removed
bags
and
may
be
involved
biosynthesis.
Here,
expression
function
analysed.
's
highly
induced
by
white‐light
irradiation,
as
accumulation.
ectopic
increased
hypocotyls
tops
flower
stalks.
localized
nucleus
showed
trans‐activity
yeast
cells.
Although
could
not
directly
bind
to
promoter
MYB
10
or
CHS
one‐hybrid
assays,
complex
16/Pp
HY
5
strongly
trans‐activated
pathway
genes
tobacco.
overexpression
calli
enhanced
during
light
treatments.
Additionally,
transient
peel
accumulation,
while
virus‐induced
gene
silencing
decreased
patterns
family
members
analysed,
six
additional
genes,
which
light‐induced
biosynthesis,
identified.
Thus,
a
positive
regulator
but
it
induce
biosynthesis‐related
itself
needed
gain
full
function.
Our
work
uncovered
regulatory
modes
suggested
potential
functions
other
regulation
thereby
providing
target
further
studies
on
Plant Cell & Environment,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
41(11), P. 2678 - 2692
Published: June 25, 2018
Phytohormone
abscisic
acid
(ABA)
induces
anthocyanin
biosynthesis;
however,
the
underlying
molecular
mechanism
is
less
known.
In
this
study,
we
found
that
apple
MYB
transcription
factor
MdMYB1
activated
biosynthesis
in
response
to
ABA.
Using
a
yeast
screening
technique,
isolated
MdbZIP44,
an
ABA-induced
bZIP
apple,
as
co-partner
with
MdMYB1.
MdbZIP44
promoted
accumulation
ABA
by
enhancing
binding
of
promoters
downstream
target
genes.
Furthermore,
identified
MdBT2,
BTB
protein,
MdbZIP44-interacting
protein.
A
series
molecular,
biochemical,
and
genetic
analysis
suggested
MdBT2
degraded
protein
through
Ubiquitin-26S
proteasome
system,
thus
inhibiting
MdbZIP44-modulated
biosynthesis.
Taken
together,
reveal
novel
working
MdbZIP44-mediated
New Phytologist,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
221(4), P. 1919 - 1934
Published: Sept. 17, 2018
Summary
Anthocyanin
and
proanthocyanidin
(
PA
)
accumulation
is
regulated
by
both
myeloblastosis
MYB
activators
repressors,
but
little
information
available
on
hierarchical
interactions
between
the
positive
negative
regulators.
Here,
we
report
a
R2R3‐
repressor
in
peach,
designated
Pp
18,
which
acts
as
regulator
of
anthocyanin
accumulation.
18
can
be
activated
anthocyanin‐
‐related
activators,
expressed
at
fruit
ripening
juvenile
stages
when
anthocyanins
or
PAs,
respectively,
are
being
synthesized.
The
protein
competes
with
for
binding
to
basic
Helix
Loop
Helixes
bHLH
s),
develops
fine‐tuning
regulatory
loop
balance
In
addition,
motif
R3
domain
C1
C2
repression
motifs
C‐terminus
confer
repressive
activity
18.
Our
study
also
demonstrates
modifying
feedback
loop,
prevents
cells
from
excess
s,
serves
model
balancing
secondary
metabolite
transcriptional
level.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
178(2), P. 808 - 823
Published: June 20, 2018
Ethylene
regulates
climacteric
fruit
ripening,
and
EIN3-LIKE1
(EIL1)
plays
an
important
role
in
this
process.
In
apple
(Malus
domestica),
coloration
is
accompanied
by
ethylene
release
during
but
the
molecular
mechanism
that
underlies
these
two
physiological
processes
unknown.
study,
we
found
treatment
markedly
induced
as
well
expression
of
MdMYB1,
a
positive
regulator
anthocyanin
biosynthesis
coloration.
addition,
MdEIL1
directly
bound
to
promoter
MdMYB1
transcriptionally
activated
its
expression,
which
resulted
Furthermore,
interacted
with
ETHYLENE
RESPONSE
FACTOR3,
key
biosynthesis,
thereby
providing
feedback
for
regulation.
Overall,
our
findings
provide
insight
into
involving
synergistic
interaction
signal
transcription
factor
regulate
apple.
New Phytologist,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
231(3), P. 933 - 949
Published: April 17, 2021
Anthocyanins
play
a
variety
of
adaptive
roles
in
both
vegetative
tissues
and
reproductive
organs
plants.
The
broad
functionality
these
compounds
requires
sophisticated
regulation
the
anthocyanin
biosynthesis
pathway
to
allow
proper
localization,
timing,
optimal
intensity
pigment
deposition.
While
it
is
well-established
that
committed
steps
are
activated
by
highly
conserved
MYB-bHLH-WDR
(MBW)
protein
complex
virtually
all
flowering
plants,
repression
seems
be
achieved
wide
small
RNA
families
function
different
tissue
types
response
developmental,
environmental,
hormonal
cues.
In
this
review,
we
survey
recent
progress
identification
repressors
characterization
their
molecular
mechanisms.
We
find
seemingly
very
modules
act
through
remarkably
similar
logic,
so-called
'double-negative
logic'.
Much
double-negative
production
involves
signal-induced
degradation
or
sequestration
from
MBW
complex.
discuss
functional
evolutionary
advantages
logic
design
compared
with
simple
sequential
positive
regulation.
These
provide
plausible
explanation
as
why
plants
have
evolved
so
many
repressors.
Genes,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 346 - 346
Published: March 25, 2020
Plants
are
adapted
to
sense
numerous
stress
stimuli
and
mount
efficient
defense
responses
by
directing
intricate
signaling
pathways.
They
respond
undesirable
circumstances
produce
stress-inducible
phytochemicals
that
play
indispensable
roles
in
plant
immunity.
Extensive
studies
have
been
made
elucidate
the
underpinnings
of
defensive
molecular
mechanisms
various
species.
Transcriptional
factors
(TFs)
involved
regulations
through
acting
as
mediators
perceiving
signals
downstream
gene
expression.
The
cross
interactions
TFs
crosstalk
decisive
determining
accumulation
metabolites.
Here,
we
collected
major
regulating
secondary
metabolism
for
direct
cessation
factors.
We
focused
on
six
TF
families
including
AP2/ERF,
WRKY,
bHLH,
bZIP,
MYB,
NAC.
This
review
is
compilation
where
researches
were
conducted
explore
contribution
metabolites
combating
influences.
Modulation
these
at
transcriptional
post-transcriptional
levels
can
facilitate
breeding
genetic
improvement
crop
plants
regarding
sensitivity
response
production
compounds.
Plant Stress,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8, P. 100154 - 100154
Published: April 3, 2023
Secondary
metabolites
in
plants
have
been
recognized
as
a
novel
basis
of
potential
bio-pesticides,
paving
the
way
for
their
use
sustainable
agriculture.
Plant
secondary
pivotal
roles
plant-pathogen
interactions.
Some
important
are
terpenoids,
flavanols,
flavones,
etc.,
stress-inducible
phytochemicals
playing
an
role
plant
immune
response
development.
Pathogen
enters
into
host
cell,
multiply
and
utilise
biological
mechanism
plants,
causing
hazard
to
world
food
assembly.
Under
stressed
circumstances,
evolve
powerful
intricate
system
growth
defensive
action.
On
other
hand,
transcription
factors
(TFs)
assist
counter
adverse
environments
by
acting
mediators
stress
signal
regulating
stress-responsive
gene
expression.
The
transcriptional
post-transcriptional
manipulation
is
capable
aid
molecular
breeding
genetic
modification
meant
improved
metabolite
synthesis.
Although
presence
numerous
has
established
life,
very
slight
known
about
interaction
with
pathogens
specific
mechanisms
involved
leading
immunity.
Chemical
pesticides
wreaking
havoc
on
our
environment.
As
consequence,
environmental-friendly
alternatives
disease
management,
like
plant-based
metabolites,
should
be
explored.
In
this
appraisal,
we
reviewed
relation
pathogens,
contribution
innate
immunity,
action,
regulation
TFs
combating
infections
eco-friendly
approach.
Plant Cell & Environment,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
41(8), P. 1762 - 1775
Published: March 22, 2018
Abstract
The
production
of
anthocyanin
is
regulated
by
light
and
corresponding
photoreceptors.
In
this
study,
we
found
that
exposure
to
blue
overexpression
CRY1a
are
associated
with
increased
accumulation
in
tomato
(
Solanum
lycopersicum
L.).
These
responses
the
result
changes
mRNA
protein
levels
SlHY5
,
which
a
transcription
factor.
vitro
vivo
experiments
using
electrophoretic
mobility
shift
assay
ChIP‐qPCR
assays
revealed
could
directly
recognize
bind
G‐box
ACGT‐containing
element
promoters
biosynthesis
genes,
such
as
chalcone
synthase
1,
2,
dihydroflavonol
4‐reductase
.
Silencing
OE‐
lines
decreased
anthocyanin.
findings
presented
here
not
only
deepened
our
understanding
how
controls
photoprotection
leaves,
but
also
allowed
us
explore
potential
targets
for
improving
pigment
production.
Plant Cell & Environment,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
41(3), P. 675 - 688
Published: Jan. 10, 2018
Abstract
Ultraviolet‐B
light
(UV‐B)
is
one
environmental
signal
perceived
by
plants
that
affects
the
flavonoid
pathway
and
influences
levels
of
anthocyanins,
flavonols,
proanthocyanidins.
To
understand
mechanisms
underlying
UV
exposure,
apple
trees
were
grown
under
spectral
filters
altered
transmission
solar
light.
Fruit
analysis
showed
induced
changes
in
physiology,
metabolism,
gene
expression
during
development
over
a
season.
These
sustained
after
storage.
Under
low
UV,
ripening
was
delayed,
fruit
size
decreased,
anthocyanin
flavonols
reduced.
Expression
response
to
for
genes
regulation
biosynthesis
flavonols.
Transcription
flavonol
synthase
(FLS),
ELONGATED
HYPOCOTYL
5
(HY5),
MYB10,
MYB22
down‐regulated
throughout
reduced
UV.
Functional
testing
FLS
promoter
activated
HY5,
this
enhanced
presence
MYB22.
The
can
also
be
regulator,
MYB10.
As
ambient
vary
around
globe,
study
has
implications
future
crop
production,
quality
which
determined