Plants are natural experts in organic synthesis, being able to generate large numbers of
specific metabolites with widely varying structures that help them adapt to variable survival …

Agriculture is facing a massive increase in demand per hectare as a result of an ever-
expanding population and environmental deterioration. While we have learned much about …

Ester‐linked p‐hydroxybenzoate occurs naturally in poplar lignin as pendent groups that
can be released by mild alkaline hydrolysis. These 'clip‐off'phenolics can be separated from …

Light is essential for plants, but excessive light is damaging to plant health. Photoprotection
is defined as the prevention against damaging effects of intense solar radiation. Plants have …

The color of fruit peel is an economically important character of eggplant, and black-purple
eggplant has received much attention for being rich in anthocyanin. However, the reason …

As a well-recognized traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), immature fruits of Citrus grandis
'Tomentosa'(CGT) serve to cure chronic cough in humans. Specialized metabolites including …

Plants are the most important sources of food for humans, as well as supplying many
ingredients that are of great importance for human health. Developing an understanding of …

Phenolic compounds and glucosinolates are secondary plant metabolites that play
fundamental roles in plant resistance to abiotic stress. These compounds have been found …

Background Honey is a precious natural product with high nutritional and medicinal value,
which both depend on its botanical origin. However, honey is susceptible to adulteration and …

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a globally important food source providing carbohydrates, amino
acids, and dietary fiber for humans and livestock. The branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) …