As sessile organisms, plants must overcome various stresses. Accordingly, they have
evolved several plant-specific growth and developmental processes. These plant processes …

Plant trichomes, protrusions formed from specialized aboveground epidermal cells, provide
protection against various biotic and abiotic stresses. Trichomes can be unicellular …

Hair-like structures are shared by most living organisms. The hairs on plant surfaces,
commonly referred to as trichomes, form diverse types to sense and protect against various …

Artemisinin, a sesquiterpene compound synthesized and stored in the glandular trichome of
Artemisia annua leaves, has been used to treat malaria. Previous studies have shown that …

Medicinal plants represent a huge reservoir of secondary metabolites (SMs), substances
with significant pharmaceutical and industrial potential. However, obtaining secondary …

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

Plant glandular secretory trichomes (GSTs) produce various specialized metabolites.
Increasing GST density represents a strategy to enhance the yield of these chemicals; …

Glandular secretory trichomes (GSTs) can secrete and store a variety of specific metabolites.
By increasing GST density, valuable metabolites can be enhanced in terms of productivity …

Exploring the genetic network of glandular trichomes and manipulating genes relevant to
secondary metabolite biosynthesis are of great importance and value. Artemisinin, a key …

Artemisia annua, a traditional Chinese medicinal plant, remains the only plant source for
artemisinin production, yet few genes have been identified to be involved in both the …