Triterpenes are naturally occurring derivatives biosynthesized following the isoprene rule of
Ruzicka. The triterpenes have been reported to possess a wide range of therapeutic …

Cytokinins (CKs) are well-established as important phytohormonal regulators of plant growth
and development. An increasing number of studies have also revealed the function of these …

Background Plants, though sessile, employ various strategies to defend themselves against
herbivorous insects and convey signals of an impending herbivore attack to other plant (s) …

Since the middle of the last century, marine organisms have been identified as producers of
chemically and biologically diverse secondary metabolites which have exerted various …

To comprehend the biosynthesis processes of conifers, it is essential to investigate the
disparity between the cell wall shape and the interior chemical structures of polymers …

Durum wheat is one of the most important cultivated cereal crops, providing nutrients to
humans and domestic animals. Durum breeding programs prioritize the improvement of its …

Plant in vitro cultures, including hairy roots, can be applied for controlled production of
valuable natural products, such as triterpenoids and sterols. These compounds originate …

Pyrethrin is a potent biopesticide, a natural mixture of six compounds (pyrethrin I and II,
cinerin I and II, and jasmolin I and II), biosynthesized in plants of Dalmatian pyrethrum …

Triterpene saponins (TS) are a structurally diverse group of metabolites that are widely
distributed in plants. They primarily serve as defense compounds and their production is …

Medicinal plants produce secondary metabolites, which have pharmaceutical efficacy in
diverse diseases. Plant-derived secondary metabolites are utilized in different industrial …