The plant kingdom produces a diverse array of chemicals, collectively making an estimated
105 to 106 different metabolites [1, 2]. These compounds are either known or likely to have …

Secondary metabolism in plants gives rise to a vast array of small-molecule natural
products. The discovery of operon-like gene clusters in plants has provided a new …

Plants produce diverse specialized metabolites (SMs), but the genes responsible for their
production and regulation remain largely unknown, hindering efforts to tap plant …

In bacteria, more than half of the genes in the genome are organized in operons. In contrast,
in eukaryotes, functionally related genes are usually dispersed across the genome. There …

Abstract Oximes (R 1 R 2 C= NOH) are nitrogen-containing chemical constituents that are
formed in species representing all kingdoms of life. In plants, oximes are positioned at …

Genomic clustering of non-homologous genes for the biosynthesis of plant defensive
compounds is an emerging theme, but insights into their formation and physiological …

Plants are a remarkable source of high-value specialized metabolites having significant
physiological and ecological functions. Genes responsible for synthesizing specialized …

Using synthetic biology, it is now time to expand the biosynthetic repertoire of plants and
microalgae by utilizing the chloroplast to augment the production of desired high-value …

Vacuoles, cellular membrane-bound organelles, are the largest compartments of cells,
occupying up to 90% of the volume of plant cells. Vacuoles are formed by the biosynthetic …

Plants produce a remarkable diversity of structurally and functionally diverse natural
chemicals that serve as adaptive compounds throughout their life cycles. However …