Alkaloids from plants are characterised by structural diversity and bioactivity, and maintain a
privileged position in both modern and traditional medicines. In recent years, there have …

The advances accelerated by next‐generation sequencing and long‐read sequencing
technologies continue to provide an impetus for plant phylogenetic study. In the past …

Background A robust molecular phylogeny is fundamental for developing a stable
classification and providing a solid framework to understand patterns of diversification …

Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi is important in Chinese traditional medicine where
preparations of dried roots," Huang Qin," are used for liver and lung complaints and as …

Benzoxazinoids (BXDs) form a class of indole-derived specialized plant metabolites with
broad antimicrobial and antifeedant properties. Unlike most specialized metabolites, which …

From the perspectives of pathway evolution, discovery and engineering of plant specialized
metabolism, the nature of the biosynthetic routes represents a critical aspect. Classical …

Nucleotide-binding leucine-rich-repeat (NLR) genes comprise the largest family of plant
disease-resistance genes. Angiosperm NLR genes are phylogenetically divided into the …

Catnip or catmint (Nepeta spp.) is a flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae) famed for
its ability to attract cats. This phenomenon is caused by the compound nepetalactone, a …

The Lamiaceae family is renowned for its terpenoid-based medicinal components, but
Leonurus, which has traditional medicinal uses, stands out for its alkaloid-rich composition …

The aromatic shrub Lavandula angustifolia produces various volatile terpenoids that serve
as resources for essential oils and function in plant-insect communication. To better …