Horticulture Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(4)
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Diosgenin
(DG)
is
a
bioactive
metabolite
isolated
from
Dioscorea
species,
renowned
for
its
medicinal
properties.
Brassinosteroids
(BRs)
are
class
of
crucial
plant
steroidal
hormones.
Cholesterol
and
campesterol
important
intermediates
DG
BR
biosynthesis,
respectively.
BRs
structurally
similar
components;
however,
the
regulatory
network
metabolic
interplays
have
not
been
fully
elucidated.
In
an
effort
to
decode
these
complex
networks,
we
conducted
comprehensive
study
integrating
genome-wide
methylation,
transcriptome
characteristic
data
zingiberensis.
Leveraging
data,
were
able
construct
linking
BRs.
Mass
spectrometry
results
enabled
us
clarify
alterations
in
cholesterol,
campesterol,
diosgenin,
castasterone
(one
major
active
BRs).
The
content
decreased
by
27.72%
at
6
h
after
brassinolide
treatment,
whereas
increased
85.34%
brassinazole
treatment.
Moreover,
pinpointed
DG/BR-related
genes,
such
as
CASs,
CYP90s,
B3-ARFs,
implicated
pathways
CASs
CYP90s
exhibit
hypomethylation,
which
closely
related
their
high
transcription.
These
findings
provide
robust
evidence
homeostasis
between
conclusion,
our
research
revealed
existence
balance
D.
Furthermore,
work
only
provides
new
insights
into
relationship
two
but
also
offers
fresh
perspective
on
functions
secondary
metabolites.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
266, P. 115596 - 115596
Published: Oct. 14, 2023
Biochar
and
sulfur
are
considered
useful
amendments
for
soil
cadmium
(Cd)
contamination
remediation.
However,
there
is
still
a
gap
in
the
understanding
of
how
combined
biochar
application
affects
Cd
resistance
rice,
role
accumulation
iron
plaque
expression
efflux
transporter-related
genes
unclear
this
type
treatment.
In
study,
we
screened
an
effective
combination
(0.75
%
biochar,
60
mg/kg
sulfur)
that
significantly
reduced
content
rice
roots
(32.9
%)
shoots
(12.3
%);
amino
acids
their
derivatives,
organic
derivatives
flavonoids
roots;
altered
secondary
metabolite
production
release.
This
alleviated
toxicity
to
which
enhancement
(24.8
formation
upregulated
heavy
metal
effector
(NRAMP3,
MTP3,
ZIP1)
were
important
factors.
These
findings
show
transport
involved
detoxification
under
sulfur,
provides
information
treatment
pollution.
Metabolites,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 276 - 276
Published: April 16, 2025
As
global
climates
shift,
plants
are
increasingly
exposed
to
biotic
and
abiotic
stresses
that
adversely
affect
their
growth
development,
ultimately
reducing
agricultural
productivity.
To
counter
these
stresses,
produce
secondary
metabolites
(SMs),
which
critical
biochemical
essential
compounds
serve
as
primary
defense
mechanisms.
These
diverse
compounds,
such
alkaloids,
flavonoids,
phenolic
nitrogen/sulfur-containing
act
natural
protectants
against
herbivores,
pathogens,
oxidative
stress.
Despite
the
well-documented
protective
roles
of
SMs,
precise
mechanisms
by
environmental
factors
modulate
accumulation
under
different
stress
conditions
not
fully
understood.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
insights
into
recent
advances
in
understanding
functions
SMs
plant
emphasizing
regulatory
networks
biosynthetic
pathways.
Furthermore,
we
explored
unique
contributions
individual
SM
classes
responses
while
integrating
findings
across
entire
spectrum
diversity,
providing
a
resilience
multiple
conditions.
Finally,
highlight
emerging
strategies
for
harnessing
improve
crop
through
genetic
engineering
present
novel
solutions
enhance
sustainability
changing
climate.
Critical Reviews in Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 15
Published: April 23, 2025
Climate
change
induces
various
environmental
stressors
that
restrict
plant
processes,
thereby
limiting
overall
crop
productivity.
Plant
secondary
metabolites
(SMs)
enable
plants
to
quickly
detect
a
broad
array
of
and
respond
in
accordance
rapidly
changing
scenarios.
Notably,
SMs
regulate
defense
signaling
cascades
provide
defensive
functions
safeguard
against
biotic
abiotic
stressors.
In
this
review,
we
an
overview
insights
into
recent
advances
types
biosynthetic
pathways
SMs.
We
emphasize
the
mechanisms
different
elicitors-induced
synthesis
accumulation
responses.
addition,
SMs-mediated
regulation
processes
act
through
phytohormones
is
discussed.
Finally,
show
transcriptional
factors
regulating
biosynthesis
associated
regulatory
networks
could
be
used
for
creating
resilient
plants.
Overall,
comprehensive
review
gives
insight
regarding
crucial
roles
enhanced
resistance
provides
new
ideas
development
stress-resistant
varieties
under
current
climate
BMC Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: April 24, 2025
Abscisic
acid
(ABA)
plays
a
central
role
in
regulating
plant
responses
to
abiotic
stress.
It
orchestrates
complex
regulatory
network
that
facilitates
the
transition
from
growth
defense.
Understanding
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
this
ABA-induced
defense
is
essential
for
elucidating
adaptive
strategies
under
environmental
stress
conditions.
In
study,
we
used
refined
dynamic
biomarker
(DNB)
approach
quantitatively
identify
critical
signal
(CTS)
and
characterize
regulated
stochasticity
during
Arabidopsis
thaliana.
By
integrating
high-resolution
time-series
RNA-seq
data
with
analysis,
identified
set
of
DNB
genes
serve
as
key
regulators
transition.
The
phase
was
precisely
at
ninth
time
point
(6
h
after
treatment),
which
marks
crucial
switch
growth-dominated
-oriented
state.
Gene
Ontology
(GO)
enrichment
analysis
revealed
significant
overrepresentation
defense-related
biological
processes,
while
STRING
strong
functional
interactions
between
differentially
expressed
(DEGs)
highlighted
hubs.
particular,
hub
such
PIF4,
TPS8,
NIA1,
HSP90-5
were
potential
master
ABA-mediated
activation,
highlighting
their
importance
adaptation.
network-driven
transcriptomic
study
provides
new
insights
into
basis
transitions
identification
CTS
perspective
on
conceptual
framework
improving
crop
resistance.
addition,
establishment
comprehensive
database
ABA-responsive
represents
valuable
resource
future
research
adaptation
resilience.
