Since ancient times, natural products from plants, animals, microbial and marine sources
have been exploited for treatment of several diseases. The knowledge of our ancestors is …

Hairy root cultures (HRCs), induced by Agrobacterium rhizogenes infection, have been
established from a wide variety of plant species. HRCs accumulate phytochemicals to levels …

Plant-derived antioxidants are intrinsic components of human diet and factors implicated in
tolerance mechanisms against environmental stresses in both plants and humans. They are …

Context: Plants of the genus Echinacea (Asteraceae) are among the most popular herbal
supplements on the market today. Recent studies indicate there are potential new …

Gibberellic acid (GA 3) is reported to have diverse effects on hairy root cultures of many
plant species; therefore, the effects of GA 3 on the growth, secondary metabolite production …

Caffeic acid derivatives (CADs) are a group of bioactive compounds which are produced in
Echinacea species especially Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia, and Echinacea …

<? xm-replace_text {Heading}?> Abstract The cultivation of hairy roots for the production of
secondary metabolites offers numerous advantages; hairy roots have a fast growth rate, are …

Background: Plants are a source of a variety of secondary metabolites. Agrobacterium
rhizogenes mediated hairy root cultures offer a great advantage for the production of these …

An efficient ultrasound-stimulation strategy was developed for improving the hairy root
growth and caffeic acid derivatives (CADs) biosynthesis in the hairy root cultures of …

Hairy roots are produced when the soil phytopathogen, Agrobacterium rhizogenes, infects a
host plant. Just like normal roots, the hairy roots have the capacity to absorb target elements …