Biosynthesis of specialized metabolites (SM), including phenolics, terpenoids, and alkaloids,
is stimulated by many environmental factors including light. In recent years, significant …

Is Cannabis a boon or bane? Cannabis sativa has long been a versatile crop for fiber
extraction (industrial hemp), traditional Chinese medicine (hemp seeds), and recreational …

Microorganisms in the rhizosphere are crucial allies for plant stress tolerance. Recent
research suggests that by interacting with the rhizosphere microbiome, microorganisms can …

Low light conditions severely suppress anthocyanin synthesis in fruit skins, leading to
compromised fruit quality in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) production. In this study, we …

Artemisia annua, a member of the Asteraceae family, remains the primary source of
artemisinin. However, the artemisinin content in the existing varieties of this plant is very low …

Artemisinin, a sesquiterpene lactone obtained from Artemisia annua, is an essential
therapeutic against malaria. YABBY family transcription factor AaYABBY5 is an activator of …

The sesquiterpene lactone artemisinin is an important anti‐malarial component produced by
the glandular secretory trichomes of sweet wormwood (Artemisia annua L.). Light was …

Artemisinin, also known as 'Qinghaosu', is a chemically sesquiterpene lactone containing an
endoperoxide bridge. Due to the high activity to kill Plasmodium parasites, artemisinin and …

Transcription factors (TFs) of plant-specific SHORT INTERNODES (SHI) family play a
significant role in regulating development and metabolism in plants. In Artemisia annua …

Glandular trichomes are specialized structures found on the surface of plants to produce
specific compounds, including terpenes, alkaloids, and other organic substances. Artemisia …