Understanding the genetics of metribuzin (a group C herbicide) tolerance in wheat is vital in
developing tolerant cultivars to improve wheat productivity in dryland farming systems. This …

Wood decay resistance (WDR) is marking the value of wood utilization. Many trees of the
Lauraceae have exceptional WDR, as evidenced by their use in ancient royal palace …

The alkaloids are a major class of nitrogen-containing plant specialized metabolites that
function as both toxic defense compounds and useful pharmaceuticals. Understanding the …

Plant cytochrome P450s (CYPs) comprise a vast family of enzymes intricately involved in the
biosynthesis of natural products. However, the mechanistic understanding of the plant …

Torenia fournieri Lind. is an ornamental plant that is popular for its numerous flowers and
variety of colors. However, its genomic evolutionary history and the genetic and metabolic …

The reuse of wastewater to meet irrigation requirements and slurries, sludges and manures
as fertilisers to meet crop nutrient demands inadvertently introduces human and veterinary …

Bisbenzylisoquinoline and aporphine alkaloids are the two main pharmacological
compounds in the ancient sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera). The biosynthesis of …

The cytochrome P450 is a superfamily of hemoproteins mainly present in the liver and are
versatile biocatalysts. They participate in the primary metabolism and biosynthesis of various …

This up-to-date reference book discusses the synthesis, production, and application of
various microbial enzymes and metabolites for health. Microorganisms like bacteria (lactic …

Monoterpene indole alkaloid (MIA) constitutes a structurally diverse plant natural product
group with remarkable pharmacological activities. Many MIAs have been routinely used as …