Plant secondary metabolites (SMs) play important roles in plant survival and in creating
ecological connections between other species. In addition to providing a variety of valuable …

Plant secondary metabolites (SMs) are not only a useful array of natural products but also an
important part of plant defense system against pathogenic attacks and environmental …

Ethylene induces anthocyanin biosynthesis in most fruits, including apple (Malus domestica)
and plum (Prunus spp.). By contrast, ethylene inhibits anthocyanin biosynthesis in pear …

Flavonoids are widely distributed as secondary metabolites produced by plants and play
important roles in plant physiology, having a variety of potential biological benefits such as …

Background Sprouts and microgreens, which are tender, flavourful, rich in nutrients, have a
short growth cycle, and have been recognized as functional foods in the human diet …

Tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum) is an important pseudocereal crop that is strongly
adapted to growth in adverse environments. Its gluten-free grain contains complete proteins …

Water scarcity is one of the major causes of poor plant performance and limited crop yields
worldwide and it is the single most common cause of severe food shortage in developing …

Anthocyanins represent the major red, purple, and blue pigments in many flowers, fruits,
vegetables, and cereals. They are also recognized as important health-promoting …

Microgreens are an excellent source of health-maintaining compounds, and the
accumulation of these compounds in plant tissues may be stimulated by exogenous stimuli …

Ethylene induces anthocyanin biosynthesis in most fruits, including apple (Malus
domestica), strawberry (Fragaria× ananassa), and plum (Prunus spp.). However, ethylene …