Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(20), P. 9617 - 9617
Published: Oct. 21, 2024
Agastache
rugosa
is
also
known
as
Korean
mint,
and
it
has
numerous
health
benefits
due
to
its
rich
source
of
phenolic
compounds.
The
main
objective
this
study
was
produce
a
ZmLC-overexpressing
transgenic
hairy
root
line
via
Agrobacterium
rhizogenes-mediated
transformation.
overexpressing
lines
were
screened
using
qRT-PCR
after
exposure
light
conditions.
best
selected,
the
expression
levels
phenylpropanoid
biosynthetic
pathway
genes
compound
accumulation
analysed
HPLC,
respectively.
In
addition,
antioxidant
activities
(RPA,
ABTS,
DPPH),
total
content,
flavonoid
content
analysed.
upregulated
all
genes,
which
led
higher
compounds
in
than
control
line.
significantly
activity
assay
showed
that
had
lines.
Thus,
ZmLC
positively
enhances
A.
rugosa.
results
show
can
be
used
enhance
genetic
engineering
approach.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: June 25, 2024
Isoflavonoids,
the
major
secondary
metabolites
within
flavonoid
biosynthetic
pathway,
play
important
roles
in
plant
defense
and
exhibit
free
radical
scavenging
properties
mammals.
Recent
advancements
understanding
synthesis,
transport,
regulation
of
isoflavonoids
have
identified
their
pathways
as
promising
targets
for
metabolic
engineering,
offering
potential
benefits
such
enhanced
resistance,
improved
biomass,
restoration
soil
fertility.
This
review
provides
an
overview
recent
breakthroughs
isoflavonoid
biosynthesis,
encompassing
key
enzymes
transporters
influencing
subcellular
localization,
molecular
mechanisms
regulating
pathway
(including
transcriptional
post-transcriptional
regulation,
well
epigenetic
modifications).
Metabolic
engineering
strategies
aimed
at
boosting
content
both
leguminous
non-leguminous
plants.
Additionally,
we
discuss
emerging
technologies
resources
precise
regulation.
comprehensive
primarily
focuses
on
model
plants
crops,
insights
more
effective
sustainable
approaches
to
enhance
nutritional
quality
stress
tolerance.
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(2)
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Abstract
Despite
progress
in
reducing
global
hunger,
micronutrient
deficiencies
and
imbalanced
diets
linked
to
urbanization
remain
pressing
health
threats.
Protected
cultivation
offers
a
promising
avenue
for
sustainable
intensification
of
vegetable
production.
Additionally,
indoor
vertical
farming
have
recently
emerged
as
cutting‐edge
strategies,
particularly
densely
populated
urban
areas
mega‐cities.
However,
research
has
focused
on
maximizing
yield,
neglecting
the
impact
pre‐harvest
conditions
produce
quality.
Here,
we
explore
strategies
manipulating
environmental
factors
within
protected
systems
enhance
nutritional
value.
Research
suggests
moderate
stress
can
positively
influence
nutrient
composition
while
plants
exhibit
stage‐specific
metabolic
responses
factors.
For
instance,
seedlings
thrive
under
higher
blue‐to‐red
ratio,
green
light
benefits
leafy
vegetables.
increased
blue
or
supplemental
UV‐A
flowering
fruiting
When
other
are
optimal,
intensity
significantly
impacts
quality,
followed
by
CO
2
levels,
spectrum,
temperature,
humidity.
Further
is
needed
fully
understand
mechanisms,
complex
interplay
factors,
their
interaction
with
genetic
material
cultural
practices
Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. 256 - 256
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
Light
plays
a
crucial
role
in
anthocyanin
biosynthesis
and
color
development
plants.
Anthocyanins
found
Lycium
ruthenicum
Murray
are
for
the
plant’s
defense
against
UV
light
environmental
stress,
as
well
their
economic
value
functional
foods
nutraceuticals
due
to
high
antioxidant
content.
Despite
this,
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
this
process
remain
incompletely
understood.
This
study
explores
that
drive
light-regulated
accumulation
L.
berries
by
conducting
shading
treatments
analyzing
transcriptomic
data.
Results
indicated
from
5
25
days
post-flowering
greatly
impedes
synthesis
of
anthocyanin,
even
if
exposure
is
increased
afterward.
suggests
early
stages
fruit
accumulation.
In
regular
lighting
conditions,
total
22
types
were
detected,
with
Delphinidin-3-O-(p-coumaroyl)-glucoside
(611)
Petunidin-3-O-rutinoside
(933)
being
most
prevalent.
When
exposed
light,
there
was
greater
presence
(933),
resulting
black
appearance,
whereas
those
not
had
lighter
higher
levels
(611).
RNA-Seq
analysis
showed
notable
decrease
expression
genes
involved
pathway
(such
CHS,
CHI,
F3H,
F3′H,
F3′5′H,
DFR,
ANS)
following
shading.
Key
regulatory
like
GRAS,
HD-ZIP,
MADS,
mTERF
response
light.
A
proposed
model
has
been
developed
elucidate
mechanism
which
controls
providing
insights
into
signal
regulation.
Our
findings
provide
data
improve
understanding
light-induced
berries.
Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. 272 - 272
Published: March 3, 2025
The
cultivation
of
Mitragyna
speciosa
(kratom)
has
gained
significant
interest
due
to
its
diverse
alkaloid
profile,
increasing
commercial
and
medicinal
demand.
Using
controlled
hydroponic
techniques,
this
study
investigates
the
effects
varying
light
intensity
water
potential
on
kratom
growth,
mitragynine
(MG)
accumulation,
total
content
(TAC).
While
interaction
between
was
generally
not
significant,
emerged
as
dominant
factor
affecting
plant
growth
accumulation.
highest
MG
accumulation
(0.63%
w/w)
recorded
under
moderate
(−0.4
MPa).
In
contrast,
TAC
(8.37
mg
equivalent
per
gram
dry
weight)
observed
combined
effect
low
mild
Leaf
age
also
played
a
key
role,
with
younger
leaves
(second
third
pairs)
accumulating
significantly
higher
levels
(0.74%
than
older
(0.40%
w/w).
Additionally,
leaf
thickness
positively
associated
levels,
suggesting
link
morphology
biosynthesis.
However,
(−0.7
MPa)
reduced
both
content,
highlighting
importance
optimizing
environmental
conditions
for
sustained
bioactive
compound
production.
These
findings
demonstrate
physiological
adaptability
variable
stresses
their
influence
This
knowledge
can
be
applied
precision
strategies
enhance
sustainability
farming
while
production
compounds
pharmaceutical
agricultural
applications.
