A recent study has decoded the complex biosynthetic pathways of Scutellaria baicalensis, a medicinal plant celebrated for its anticancer and antiviral properties. Leveraging a multi-omics approach, ...
Lab-scale production of medicarpin in yeast heralds another manufacturing option for this natural anti-tumor agent.
Hyperoside, a beneficial flavonoid galactoside found in both medicinal and edible plants, plays a critical role in plant growth, self-defense, and breeding, as well as in human health through its ...
Anthocyanins are essential flavonoid pigments that confer a range of red, purple and blue hues to plant tissues, influencing pollination, stress responses and nutritional quality. Their biosynthesis ...
The tea plant (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) is one of the most economically significant crops worldwide because of its positive effects on human health. The health benefits of tea are mainly ...
Plant biology has long recognized the significance of surface lipid barriers—namely cuticles and suberin—as fundamental adaptations for terrestrial life.