Main observation and conclusion Sophaloseedlines A—G (1—7), seven new matrine‐based
alkaloids along with two known analogues, were isolated from the seeds of Sophora …

In a complex natural environment, plants have evolved intricate and subtle defense
response regulatory mechanisms for survival. Plant specific defenses, including the disease …

Three novel matrine-type alkaloids (1–3) and two unprecedented aloperine-type alkaloids (4
and 5) were isolated from the root of Sophora tonkinensis and the seeds of Sophora …

Sophora flavescens, a traditional Chinese herb, produces a wide range of secondary
metabolites with a broad spectrum of biological activities. In this study, we isolated six …

Quinolizidine alkaloids (QAs) are synthesized by the genus Lupinus as a defense against
herbivores. Synthesis of QAs in lupins is species-and organ-specific. Knowledge about their …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Sophorae tonkinensis Radix et Rhizoma (STR),
the dried root and rhizome of Sophora tonkinensis Gagnep., is commonly used in the …

seco-pregnane C21 steroids exhibit high antiviral activity against the tobacco mosaic virus
(TMV). However, the structural modification of seco-pregnane C21 steroids and the structure …

Soft rot disease caused by Botryosphaeria dothidea and Phomopsis sp. is the most serious
fungal disease of the kiwifruit production area in southwest China. In this work, the role of the …

Background Viral diseases cause significant damage to crop yield and quality. While fungi-
and bacteria-induced diseases can be controlled by pesticides, no effective approaches are …

The roots of Sophora tonkinensis Gagnep., a traditional Chinese medicine, is known as
Shan Dou Gen in the Miao ethnopharmacy. A large number of previous studies have …