Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
291(2027)
Published: July 1, 2024
Land
plants
(embryophytes)
came
about
in
a
momentous
evolutionary
singularity:
plant
terrestrialization.
This
event
marks
not
only
the
conquest
of
land
by
but
also
massive
radiation
embryophytes
into
diverse
array
novel
forms
and
functions.
The
unique
suite
traits
present
earliest
is
thought
to
have
been
ushered
burst
genomic
novelty.
Here,
we
asked
question
how
these
bursts
were
possible.
For
this,
explored:
(i)
initial
emergence
(ii)
reshuffling
domains
give
rise
hallmark
environmental
response
genes
plants.
We
pinpoint
that
quarter
embryophytic
for
stress
physiology
are
specific
lineage,
yet
significant
portion
this
novelty
arises
de
novo
from
recombining
pre-existing
domains.
Our
data
suggest
combinations
old
substrate
shaped
terrestrialization
toolkit,
including
processes
signalling,
biotic
interactions
specialized
metabolism.
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
379(1914)
Published: Sept. 29, 2024
Plant
specialized
metabolism
has
a
complex
evolutionary
history.
Some
aspects
are
conserved
across
the
green
lineage,
but
many
metabolites
unique
to
certain
lineages.
The
network
of
continuously
diversified,
simplified
or
reshaped
during
evolution
streptophytes.
Many
routes
pan-plant
involved
in
plant
defence.
Biotic
interactions
recalled
as
major
drivers
lineage-specific
metabolomic
diversification.
However,
consequences
this
diversity
context
terrestrialization
and
land
diversification
into
lineages
bryophytes,
lycophytes,
ferns,
gymnosperms
angiosperms
remain
only
little
explored.
Overall,
hampers
conclusions
on
scenarios
that
shaped
metabolism.
Recent
efforts
have
brought
forth
new
streptophyte
model
systems,
an
increase
genetically
accessible
species
from
distinct
lineages,
functional
data
plants
metabolic
pathways.
In
review,
we
will
integrate
recent
immune
system
with
molecular
its
recognition.
Based
provide
contextual
framework
metabolism,
shape
it
impact
adaptation
terrestrial
environment.
This
article
is
part
theme
issue
‘The
metabolism’.
Environmental and Experimental Botany,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
214, P. 105456 - 105456
Published: July 31, 2023
All
land
plants
modulate
their
growth
and
physiology
through
intricate
signaling
cascades.
The
majority
of
these
are
at
least
modulated-and
often
triggered-by
phytohormones.
Over
the
past
decade,
it
has
become
apparent
that
some
phytohormones
have
an
evolutionary
origin
runs
deeper
than
plant
terrestrialization-many
emerged
in
streptophyte
algal
progenitors
plants.
Ethylene
is
such
a
case.
Here
we
synthesize
current
knowledge
on
evolution
phytohormone
ethylene
speculate
about
its
deeply
conserved
role
adjusting
stress
responses
streptophytes
for
more
half
billion
years
evolution.
Phytotherapy Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
ABSTRACT
Metabolic
syndrome
(MetS)
is
a
cluster
of
interrelated
metabolic
abnormalities
that
significantly
elevate
the
risk
cardiovascular
disease,
obesity,
and
diabetes.
Flavonoids,
diverse
class
bioactive
polyphenolic
compounds
found
in
plant‐derived
foods
beverages,
have
garnered
increasing
attention
as
potential
therapeutic
agents
for
improving
health.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
analysis
effects
flavonoids
context
MetS,
with
particular
focus
on
their
modulation
AMP‐activated
protein
kinase
(AMPK)
pathway.
AMPK
serves
central
regulator
cellular
energy
balance,
glucose
metabolism,
lipid
homeostasis,
making
it
critical
target
intervention.
Through
systematic
literature
up
to
April
2024,
preclinical
studies
across
various
flavonoid
subclasses,
including
flavonols,
flavan‐3‐ols,
were
analysed
elucidate
mechanistic
roles
regulation.
Many
suggests
enhance
glycolipid
metabolism
by
facilitating
transporter
4
(GLUT4)
translocation
activating
pathway,
thereby
glycemic
control
diabetes
models.
In
obesity‐related
studies,
demonstrated
significant
inhibitory
synthesis,
reduced
adipogenesis,
attenuated
proinflammatory
cytokine
secretion
via
activation.
These
findings
show
broad
addressing
MetS
its
associated
disorders.
While
these
insights
highlight
promising
natural
health
improvement,
important
note
excessive
concentrations
may
disrupt
pathways,
potentially
leading
imbalance
cytotoxicity.
Further
clinical
trials
are
essential
determine
optimal
dosing
regimens,
formulations,
long‐term
safety
efficacy
flavonoids.
highlights
importance
interventions
targeting
comorbidities,
offering
foundation
future
translational
research.
Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 158 - 168
Published: Jan. 18, 2025
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
biochemical
and
nutritional
profiles
of
three
cauliflower
cultivars—Valentena,
Carotena,
Snow
White—focusing
on
chlorophyll,
carotenoids,
anthocyanins,
vitamin
C,
flavonoids,
phenolics,
antioxidant
activity.
Uniform
curds
were
harvested
at
60
days
post-sowing
from
Baratia,
Dumuria,
Khulna,
analyzed
Khulna
Agricultural
University.
Valentena
exhibited
highest
chlorophyll
content
(40.06±0.39
µg/100g
FW
a,
28.98±3.35
b),
superior
lycopene
(8.71±0.38
FW)
levels.
Carotena
showed
total
carotenoid
(60.52±1.76
β-carotene
(26.99±0.44
FW),
while
White
had
lowest
values
across
most
parameters.
also
led
in
anthocyanins
(101.56±3.9
mg/L
flavonoids
(79.56±10.36
mg/100g
with
having
C
(60.05±2.93
µg/g
FW).
DPPH
assays
indicated
that
effective
(IC50
=
43.65±3.56
mg/mL
followed
by
White.
Hierarchical
clustering
pricipal
component
analysis
(PCA)
revealed
distinct
profiles:
shared
similarities
carotenoids
activity,
whereas
differed
significantly.
Linear
discriminant
identified
lycopene,
b,
as
major
differentiators,
highlighting
diverse
properties
these
varieties.
The
findings
highlight
potential
for
health-conscious
consumers
seeking
nutrient-rich,
benefits
functional
meals.
Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(6), P. 655 - 655
Published: March 20, 2025
Pigments
in
plants
not
only
determine
their
visual
characteristics
but
also
play
crucial
roles
photosynthesis,
pollinator
attraction,
and
disease
resistance.
The
diverse
colors
of
chili
peppers
arise
from
various
pigments.
However,
detailed
reports
on
the
genetic
metabolic
changes
these
pigments
developmental
stages
colorful
are
limited.
In
this
study,
we
analyzed
content
anthocyanins
carotenoids
fruits
cultivated
pepper
variety
H18
at
different
growth
development
stages.
Our
findings
revealed
that,
as
mature,
anthocyanin
gradually
decreases
while
carotenoid
increases.
Using
transcriptomic
metabolomic
sequencing
stages,
identified
four
types
anthocyanins:
pelargonidin,
cyanidin,
delphinidin,
peonidin,
well
a
small
amount
proanthocyanidins.
concentrations
generally
showed
decreasing
trend,
expression
patterns
biosynthesis
genes
were
consistent
with
data.
analysis
carotenoids,
found
apart
Lutein,
all
other
detected
increased
during
fruit
development.
Most
began
to
accumulate
significantly
orange
stage
(H18-O)
peaked
red
(H18-R).
Transcriptomic
RT-qPCR
data
indicated
that
progressively.
Furthermore,
investigated
degradation
potential
genes,
including
BGLU,
POD,
PPO.
This
study
provides
deep
insights
into
mechanisms
underlying
pigment
peppers,
which
may
contribute
improvement
varieties
future
research
regulatory
mechanisms.
