The case of tryptamine and serotonin in plants: a mysterious precursor for an illustrious metabolite

S Negri, M Commisso, L Avesani… - Journal of Experimental …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Indolamines are tryptophan-derived specialized metabolites belonging to the huge and
ubiquitous indole alkaloids group. Serotonin and melatonin are the best-characterized …

Biosynthesis of the triterpenoid withanolides in Withania somnifera

AK Narayanan, DA Nagegowda - Current Opinion in Plant Biology, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera L. Dunal) is a versatile medicinal plant of
Solanaceae family, renowned for its potent therapeutic properties, due to which it is …

A Novel WRKY Transcription Factor HmoWRKY40 Associated with Betalain Biosynthesis in Pitaya (Hylocereus monacanthus) through Regulating HmoCYP76AD1

L Zhang, C Chen, F Xie, Q Hua, Z Zhang… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Betalains are water-soluble nitrogen-containing pigments with multiple bioactivities. Pitaya
is the only large-scale commercially grown fruit containing abundant betalains for …

TaWRKY24 integrates the tryptophan metabolism pathways to participate in defense against Fusarium crown rot in wheat

X Xu, TF Yu, JT Wei, XF Ma, YW Liu, JP Zhang… - The Plant …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Wheat growth process has been experiencing severe challenges arising from the adverse
environment. Notably, the incidence of Fusarium crown rot (FCR), a severe soil‐borne …

Influence of Genetics on the Secondary Metabolites of Plants

JS Jadaun, R Yadav, N Yadav, S Bansal… - … : From Nature, Through …, 2023 - Springer
Secondary metabolites are natural products and have been attributed with the diverse roles
in plants such as survival, interaction with environment, protection from biotic/abiotic stress …

Enhanced In Vitro Plant Morphogenesis of Tobacco: Unveiling Indoleamine-Modulated Adaptogenic Properties of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum L.)

V Vongnhay, MR Shukla, MM Ayyanath… - Plants, 2024 - mdpi.com
The medicinal plant tulsi (Ocimum sanctum L.) is acknowledged for its invigorating and
healing properties that enhance resilience to stress in various human and animal models by …

Biotechnological Approaches for the Production of Immunomodulating Phytomolecules

F Sabir - … for Immunomodulation: Recent Trends and Advances, 2022 - Springer
Immunomodulating molecules can alter the immune response either by immunostimulation
or immunosuppression. Manipulation of the immune system is commonly practiced in the …

In Vitro Propagation and Secondary Metabolite Production from Withania Somnifera (L.) Dunal

P Nagella, WN Sudheer… - In Vitro Propagation and …, 2024 - benthamdirect.com
Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, commonly known as ashwagandha or Indian ginseng, is an
important medicinal plant that belongs to the family Solanaceae. Ashwagandha has been …

Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum L.) Extract Acts as a Powerful Adaptogen in the In Vitro Regeneration of Nicotiana tabacum

V Vongnhay - 2024 - atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca
Abstract The medicinal plant Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum L.) is acknowledged for its healing
properties that enhance resilience to stress in both human and animals by modulating …