Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) glandular trichomes function as biochemical factories that
synthesize a diverse array of specialized metabolites. Terpenoids are the most diverse class …

The glandular secretory trichomes (GST s) on Artemisia annua leaves have the capacity to
secrete and store artemisinin, a compound which is the most effective treatment for …

Many aromatic plants accumulate mixtures of secondary (or specialized) metabolites in
anatomical structures called glandular trichomes (GTs). Different GT types may also …

Trichomes are specialised structures that originate from the aerial epidermis of plants, and
play key roles in the interaction between the plant and the environment. In this study we …

Prickles are epidermal outgrowth found on the aerial surface of several terrestrial plants.
Microscopic studies on prickles of S. viarum Dunal indicated a crucial role of glandular …

Wild relatives of tomato possess effective means to deal with several pests, among which
are a variety of insects. Here we studied the presence of resistance components against …

Artemisinin, an effective anti-malarial drug is synthesized in the specialized 10-celled
biseriate glandular trichomes of some Artemisia species. In order to have an insight into …

Key message A novel gene NbGIS positively regulates glandular trichome initiation through
GA Signaling in tobacco. NbMYB123-like regulates glandular trichome initiation by acting …

Glandular trichomes contribute to the high resistance of wild tomato species against insect
pests not only thanks to the metabolites they produce but also because of morphological …

Olive is one of the most important fruit crop trees in the history of Mediterranean because of
the high quality oil. Olive oil has a well-balanced fatty acid composition along with …