The basis of modern pharmacology is the human ability to exploit the production of
specialized metabolites from medical plants, for example, terpenoids, alkaloids, and …

Plants are the most sophisticated biofactories and sources of food and biofuels present in
nature. By engineering plant metabolism, the production of desired compounds can be …

Caffeine is considered as one of the most important bioactive components in the popular
plant beverages tea, cacao, and coffee, but as a wide-spread plant secondary metabolite its …

Fritillaria unibracteata is an endangered medicinal plant whose bulb has been used as a
Chinese herb to suppress cough, asthma and excessive phlegm for centuries. Steroidal …

Dendrobium officinale is both a traditional herbal medicine and a plant of high ornamental
and medicinal value. Alkaloids, especially terpenoid indole alkaloids (TIAs), with …

Root bark (Lycii cortex) of Lycium contains high contents of characteristic bioactive
compounds, including kukoamine A (KuA) and kukoamine B (KuB). RIPENING INHIBITOR …

In Catharanthus roseus, vital plant hormones, namely methyl jasmonate (MeJA) and
ethylene, serve as abiotic triggers, playing a crucial role in stimulating the production of …

California poppy or golden poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is the iconic state flower of
California, with native ranges from Northern California to Southwestern Mexico. It grows well …

Highlights•Plant metabolic engineering can boost resilience and nutraceutical value of
crops.•CRISPR tools are used to enhance productivity and specificity of metabolic …

More than 8 million deaths are caused by tobacco-related diseases every year. A staggering
1.2 million of those fatalities occur due to second-hand smoke exposure among non …