Isoflavones are ecophysiologically active secondary metabolites derived from the
phenylpropanoid pathway. They were mostly found in leguminous plants, especially in the …

Legume plants from Fabaceae family (phylogenetic group composed by three subfamilies:
Caesalpinioideae, Mimosoideae, and Papilionoideae) can fix atmospheric nitrogen (N 2) …

Co-inoculation of soybean with Azospirillum brasilense and Bradyrhizobium spp. is an
increasing practice in Brazil, but little is known about the conditions that maximize crop …

Foodborne biomaterials, derived from diets, comprise selfassembled collections of many
micro-or nanoscale units with abundant nutrients and active substances. In this study …

Circadian regulation produces a biological measure of time within cells. The daily cycle in
the availability of light for photosynthesis causes dramatic changes in biochemical …

Plants serve as rich repositories of diverse chemical compounds collectively referred to as
specialized metabolites (SMs). These compounds are of importance for adaptive processes …

The rhizosphere consists of a plethora of microbes, interacting with each other as well as
with the plants present in proximity. The root exudates consist of a variety of secondary …

Plants are in constant interaction with a myriad of soil microorganisms in the rhizosphere, an
area of soil in close contact with plant roots. Recent research has highlighted the importance …

Saponins, prominent secondary plant metabolites, are recognized for their roles in plant
defense and medicinal benefits. Soyasaponins, commonly derived from legumes, are a …

Pulses are a group of leguminous crops that are harvested solely for their dry seeds. As the
demand for plant-based proteins grows, pulses are becoming important food crops …