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This cluster of papers explores the evolution, nutritional evaluation, and health benefits of lupin seeds, focusing on secondary metabolites, protein crops, quinolizidine alkaloids, and molecular phylogeny. It also delves into the genomic insights, antioxidant activity, and marker development related to lupin seeds.

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Lupin Seeds; Secondary Metabolites; Nutritional Evaluation; Protein Crop; Genome Sequence; Quinolizidine Alkaloids; Health Benefits; Molecular Phylogeny; Antioxidant Activity; Marker Development

Natural hybridization and evolution

1997-10-01

Michael L. Arnold

Chapter 1 Natural Hybridization: Definitions and History Chapter 2 Natural Hybridization and Species Concepts Chapter 3 Natural Hybridization: Frequency Chapter 4 Reproductive Parameters and Natural Hybridization Chapter 5 Natural Hybridization: … Chapter 1 Natural Hybridization: Definitions and History Chapter 2 Natural Hybridization and Species Concepts Chapter 3 Natural Hybridization: Frequency Chapter 4 Reproductive Parameters and Natural Hybridization Chapter 5 Natural Hybridization: Concepts and Theory Chapter 6 Natural Hybridization: Outcomes Chapter 7 Natural Hybridization: Emerging Patterns

Toward a General Theory of Plant Antiherbivore Chemistry

1976-01-01

David F. Rhoades , Rex G. Cates

The Schur Complement and Its Applications

2005-01-01

Fuzhen Zhang

Phytochemical Methods. A Guide to Modern Techniques of Plant Analysis.

1999-02-01

Paterson

This is the updated version of the well-known, and tried-and-tested, book. The value of the text lies in the comprehensive treatment from the basics through to the more sophisticated techniques. … This is the updated version of the well-known, and tried-and-tested, book. The value of the text lies in the comprehensive treatment from the basics through to the more sophisticated techniques. It is definitely for individual laboratories and often for the lone scientist. Equally, it makes crucial reading for undergraduates in the field and for everyday use for the practising researcher. Libraries would also benefit from holding copies for the nonbiochemist who may not need a personal copy. What does the book offer in terms of plant pathology? Phytoalexins are extremely interesting antibiotics produced by plants in response to infection by microorganisms, especially fungi. These are discussed, although perhaps a little briefly. Secondary metabolites are thought to protect the plant from disease and they are covered under their various chemical groups (i.e. alkaloids, flavenoids, etc.). But it is in considering the plant as a chemical entity as a whole where this text wins out, as all, or most, of the plant constituents may affect susceptibility to disease. The book gives the scientist the information needed to tackle these issues. The author mentions the Dictionary of Natural Products, which may be seen as a competitor, but this, although good, is an expensive publication, to which the average scientist will have only restricted access. The index to Phytochemical Methods is extensive and provides easy access to relevant topics. Some useful additions for future editions would be to include descriptions of HPLC with diode array detection, and the other 'hyphenated' equipment such as GC-MS, etc. Also, the revolution in molecular biology techniques (PCR, RFLP, etc.) will have to be addressed in the future. Finally, it is implied in the Introduction that fungi are lower plants. I think the time has definitely come to consider them as a separate Kingdom.

Classification and Nomenclator of Gastropod Families

2005-07-20

Philippe Bouchet , Jean-Pierre Rocroi

Herbivores. Their Interaction with Secondary Plant Metabolites.

1981-03-01

C. C. Wilcock , Gerald A. Rosenthal , D. H. Janzen

Modes of Action of Herbal Medicines and Plant Secondary Metabolites

2015-09-08

Michaël Wink

Plants produce a wide diversity of secondary metabolites (SM) which serve them as defense compounds against herbivores, and other plants and microbes, but also as signal compounds. In general, SM … Plants produce a wide diversity of secondary metabolites (SM) which serve them as defense compounds against herbivores, and other plants and microbes, but also as signal compounds. In general, SM exhibit a wide array of biological and pharmacological properties. Because of this, some plants or products isolated from them have been and are still used to treat infections, health disorders or diseases. This review provides evidence that many SM have a broad spectrum of bioactivities. They often interact with the main targets in cells, such as proteins, biomembranes or nucleic acids. Whereas some SM appear to have been optimized on a few molecular targets, such as alkaloids on receptors of neurotransmitters, others (such as phenolics and terpenoids) are less specific and attack a multitude of proteins by building hydrogen, hydrophobic and ionic bonds, thus modulating their 3D structures and in consequence their bioactivities. The main modes of action are described for the major groups of common plant secondary metabolites. The multitarget activities of many SM can explain the medical application of complex extracts from medicinal plants for more health disorders which involve several targets. Herbal medicine is not a placebo medicine but a rational medicine, and for several of them clinical trials have shown efficacy.

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ZUSAMMENSETZUNG VON POPULATIONEN UND KORRELATIONSERSCHEINUNGEN VOM STANDPUNKT DER VERERBUNGSLEHRE AUS BETRACHTET

2010-07-09

STEN WAHLUND

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THE GENOTYPICAL RESPONSE OF THE PLANT SPECIES TO THE HABITAT

2010-07-09

Göte Turesson

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Floristic Regions of the World

1987-08-01

Rudolf Schmid , Armen Takhtajan , Theodore J. Crovello +1 more

Introduction to Ecological Biochemistry

1993-01-01

Jeffrey B. Harborne

Plant systematics: a phylogenetic approach

1999-12-01

Walter S. Judd , Christopher S. Campbell , Elizabeth A. Kellogg +2 more

THE SCIENCE OF PLANT SYSTEMATICS - What Do We Mean by Plant? - What Do We Mean by Systematics? - A Phylogenetic Approach - The Practice of Plant Systematics - … THE SCIENCE OF PLANT SYSTEMATICS - What Do We Mean by Plant? - What Do We Mean by Systematics? - A Phylogenetic Approach - The Practice of Plant Systematics - Why is Systematics Important? - Aims and Organization of This Book - PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMATICS - What is a Phylogeny? - Determining Evolutionary History - Constructing a Classification - Summary - CLASSIFICATION AND SYSTEM IN FLOWERING PLANTS: THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND - Classification, Nature, and Stability - Understanding Relationships - Classifications and Memory - Higher Taxa and Their Formation - Plant Groupings - Summary - TAXONOMIC EVIDENCE: STRUCTURAL AND BIOCHEMICAL CHARACTERS - Morphology - Pollination Biology - Inflorescences, Fruits, and Seeds - Anatomy - Embryology - Chromosomes - Palynology - Secondary Plant Compounds - Proteins - Summary - MOLECULAR SYSTEMATICS - Plant Genomes - Generating Molecular Data - Types of Molecular Data - Analysis of Molecular Data - Molecular Characters - Summary - THE EVOLUTION OF PLANT DIVERSITY - Plant Diversity Is the Result of Evolution - Variation in Plant Populations and Species - Speciation - Species Concepts - Summary - AN OVERVIEW OF PLANT EVOLUTION - Endosymbiotic Events - Miscellaneous 'Algae' - Green Plants - Land Plants - Vascular Plants - Seed Plants - Flowering Plants - PHYLOGENETIC RELATIONSHIPS OF LYCOPHYTES, FERNS AND THEIR ALLIES, AND GYMNOSPERMS - Lycophytes - Ferns and Their Allies - Gymnosperms - Cycads - Ginkgos - Conifers - Gnetophytes - PHYLOGENETIC RELATIONSHIPS OF ANGIOSPERMS - 'Basal Families' - Amborellales - Nymphaeales - Austrobaileyales - Magnoliid Complex - Magnoliales - Laurales - Canellales - Piperales - Monocots - Alismatales - Petaloid Monocots (Liliales, Asparagales, Dioscoreales) - Commelinoid Monocots (Arecales, Commelinales, Poales, Zingiberales) - Eudicots (Tricolpates) - 'Basal Tricolpates' - Ranunculales, Proteales, and several small groups - Core Eudicots - Caryophyllid Clade (Caryophyllales, Polygonales) - Santalales - Rosid Clade - Saxifragales - Vitales - Myrtales - Eurosids I (Zygophyllales, Oxalidales, Celastrales, Malpighiales, - Fabales, Rosales, Cucurbitales, Fagales) - Eurosids II (Brassicales, Malvales, Sapindales) - Asterid clade (Sympetalae) - Cornales - Ericales - Euasterids I (Solanales, Gentianales, Lamiales) - Euasterids II (Aquifoliales, Apiales, Dipsacales, Asterales) - - Appendix 1. Botanical Nomenclature - Appendix 2. Specimen Preparation and Identification - Glossary - Taxonomic Index - Subject Index

Calculation of protein extinction coefficients from amino acid sequence data

1989-11-01

Stanley C. Gill , Peter H. von Hippel

NOMENCLATURE FOR CENTROMERIC POSITION ON CHROMOSOMES

2009-09-02

ALBERT LEVAN , Karl Fredga , Avery A. Sandberg

Analysis of phenolic plant metabolites:

1995-03-01

Francisco A. Tómas‐Barberán

Adaptive Patterns in Alkaloid Physiology

1974-05-01

Doyle McKey

Alkaloid transport and storage are reviewed, with emphasis on problems associated with presence of toxic chemicals in living plants. Many patterns in the physiology of alkaloids and other defense compounds … Alkaloid transport and storage are reviewed, with emphasis on problems associated with presence of toxic chemicals in living plants. Many patterns in the physiology of alkaloids and other defense compounds are shaped by the twin requirements that these compounds must be inactive in the plant and yet active in the presence of herbivores. The distribution of alkaloids in the plant and changes in distribution during the plant's life are also reviewed. Within individual plants, alkaloids are generally concentrated in those parts upon which herbivore attack would have the greatest effect on the plant's fitness. The relative defense requirements of different parts, based on their contribution to fitness and their vulnerability to herbivores, shift during the plant's life. These shifts are mirrored by corresponding shifts in alkaloid concentration. Ovules, seeds, and immature fruits are often the sites of highest alkaloid concentration. Allocation of defensive chemicals between mature and immature foliage should follow different patterns in trees and in herbs. In trees, the "phenological protection" given to synchronously produced flushes of new leaves and the need for protection of mature leaves until a new flush of young leaves can be produced have selected for greater toxin accumulation in mature leaves. In herbs, young leaves lack both mechanical and phenological defense, so there is strong selection for providing them with chemical defenses.

THE CHROMOSOME NUMBER OF MAN

2010-07-09

J. H. Tjio , ALBERT LEVAN

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Evolution of secondary metabolites from an ecological and molecular phylogenetic perspective

2003-07-16

Michaël Wink

Secondary metabolites in plant defence mechanisms

1994-08-01

Richard N. Bennett , Roger M. Wallsgrove

SUMMARY Many secondary metabolites found in plants have a role in defence against herbivores, pests and pathogens. In this review, a few examples are described and discussed, and some of … SUMMARY Many secondary metabolites found in plants have a role in defence against herbivores, pests and pathogens. In this review, a few examples are described and discussed, and some of the problems in determining the precise role(s) of such metabolites highlighted. The role of secondary metabolites in defence may involve deterrence/anti‐feedant activity, toxicity or acting as precursors to physical defence systems. Many specialist herbivores and pathogens do not merely circumvent the deterrent or toxic effects of secondary metabolites but actually utilize these compounds as either host recognition cues or nutrients (or both). This is true of both cyanogenic glucosides and glucosinolates, which art discussed in detail as examples of defensive compounds. Their biochemistry is compared and contrasted. An enormous variety of secondary metabolites are derived from shikimic acid or aromatic amino acids, many of which have important roles in defence mechanisms. Several classes of secondary products are ‘induced’ by infection, wounding or herbivory, and examples of these are given. Genetic variation in the speed and extent of such induction may account, at least in part, for the difference between resistant and susceptible varieties. Both salicylates and jasmonates have been implicated as signals in such responses and in many other physiological processes, though their prescise roles and interactions in signalling and development are not fully understood. Contents Summary 617 I. Introduction 617 II. Cyanogenic glucosides 618 III. Glucosinolates 619 IV. Non‐protein amino acids 621 V. Alkaloids 622 VI. Plant phenoiics 623 VII. Plant terpenes, sesquiterpenoids and sterols 626 VIII. Phytoalexins 626 IX. Salicylic acid and methyl jasnionate 627 X. Conclusions 628 References 629

Herbivores: Their interaction with secondary plant metabolites

1980-11-01

R. F. Chapman

The Biochemistry of Plant Lectins (Phytohemagglutinins)

1973-06-01

Halina Lis , Nathan Sharon

The Hippo pathway was initially discovered in Drosophila melanogaster as a key regulator of tissue growth. It is an evolutionarily conserved signaling cascade regulating numerous biological processes, including cell growth … The Hippo pathway was initially discovered in Drosophila melanogaster as a key regulator of tissue growth. It is an evolutionarily conserved signaling cascade regulating numerous biological processes, including cell growth and fate decision, organ size ...Read More

Contrasting Patterns in Crop Domestication and Domestication Rates: Recent Archaeobotanical Insights from the Old World

2007-05-12

Dorian Q. Fuller

Archaeobotany, the study of plant remains from sites of ancient human activity, provides data for studying the initial evolution of domesticated plants. An important background to this is defining the … Archaeobotany, the study of plant remains from sites of ancient human activity, provides data for studying the initial evolution of domesticated plants. An important background to this is defining the domestication syndrome, those traits by which domesticated plants differ from wild relatives. These traits include features that have been selected under the conditions of cultivation. From archaeological remains the easiest traits to study are seed size and in cereal crops the loss of natural seed dispersal.The rate at which these features evolved and the ordering in which they evolved can now be documented for a few crops of Asia and Africa. This paper explores this in einkorn wheat (Triticum monococcum) and barley (Hordeum vulgare) from the Near East, rice (Oryza sativa) from China, mung (Vigna radiata) and urd (Vigna mungo) beans from India, and pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) from west Africa. Brief reference is made to similar data on lentils (Lens culinaris), peas (Pisum sativum), soybean (Glycine max) and adzuki bean (Vigna angularis). Available quantitative data from archaeological finds are compiled to explore changes with domestication. The disjunction in cereals between seed size increase and dispersal is explored, and rates at which these features evolved are estimated from archaeobotanical data. Contrasts between crops, especially between cereals and pulses, are examined.These data suggest that in domesticated grasses, changes in grain size and shape evolved prior to non-shattering ears or panicles. Initial grain size increases may have evolved during the first centuries of cultivation, within perhaps 500-1000 years. Non-shattering infructescences were much slower, becoming fixed about 1000-2000 years later. This suggests a need to reconsider the role of sickle harvesting in domestication. Pulses, by contrast, do not show evidence for seed size increase in relation to the earliest cultivation, and seed size increase may be delayed by 2000-4000 years. This implies that conditions that were sufficient to select for larger seed size in Poaceae were not sufficient in Fabaceae. It is proposed that animal-drawn ploughs (or ards) provided the selection pressure for larger seeds in legumes. This implies different thresholds of selective pressure, for example in relation to differing seed ontogenetics and underlying genetic architecture in these families. Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) may show some similarities to the pulses in terms of a lag-time before truly larger-grained forms evolved.

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Phytoextraction: The Use of Plants To Remove Heavy Metals from Soils

1995-05-01

Prabhat Kumar , Slavik Dushenkov , Harry L. Motto +1 more

ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTPhytoextraction: The Use of Plants To Remove Heavy Metals from SoilsP. B. A. Nanda. Kumar, Viatcheslav. Dushenkov, Harry. Motto, and Ilya. RaskinCite this: Environ. Sci. Technol. 1995, … ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTPhytoextraction: The Use of Plants To Remove Heavy Metals from SoilsP. B. A. Nanda. Kumar, Viatcheslav. Dushenkov, Harry. Motto, and Ilya. RaskinCite this: Environ. Sci. Technol. 1995, 29, 5, 1232–1238Publication Date (Print):May 1, 1995Publication History Published online1 May 2002Published inissue 1 May 1995https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/es00005a014https://doi.org/10.1021/es00005a014research-articleACS PublicationsRequest reuse permissionsArticle Views5826Altmetric-Citations986LEARN ABOUT THESE METRICSArticle Views are the COUNTER-compliant sum of full text article downloads since November 2008 (both PDF and HTML) across all institutions and individuals. These metrics are regularly updated to reflect usage leading up to the last few days.Citations are the number of other articles citing this article, calculated by Crossref and updated daily. Find more information about Crossref citation counts.The Altmetric Attention Score is a quantitative measure of the attention that a research article has received online. Clicking on the donut icon will load a page at altmetric.com with additional details about the score and the social media presence for the given article. Find more information on the Altmetric Attention Score and how the score is calculated. Share Add toView InAdd Full Text with ReferenceAdd Description ExportRISCitationCitation and abstractCitation and referencesMore Options Share onFacebookTwitterWechatLinked InRedditEmail Other access optionsGet e-Alertsclose Get e-Alerts

A phylogeny of legumes (Leguminosae) based on analysis of the plastidmatKgene resolves many well‐supported subclades within the family

2004-11-01

Martin F. Wojciechowski , Matt Lavin , Michael J. Sanderson

Phylogenetic analysis of 330 plastid matK gene sequences, representing 235 genera from 37 of 39 tribes, and four outgroup taxa from eurosids I supports many well-resolved subclades within the Leguminosae. … Phylogenetic analysis of 330 plastid matK gene sequences, representing 235 genera from 37 of 39 tribes, and four outgroup taxa from eurosids I supports many well-resolved subclades within the Leguminosae. These results are generally consistent with those derived from other plastid sequence data (rbcL and trnL), but show greater resolution and clade support overall. In particular, the monophyly of subfamily Papilionoideae and at least seven major subclades are well-supported by bootstrap and Bayesian credibility values. These subclades are informally recognized as the Cladrastis clade, genistoid sensu lato, dalbergioid sensu lato, mirbelioid, millettioid, and robinioid clades, and the inverted-repeat-lacking clade (IRLC). The genistoid clade is expanded to include genera such as Poecilanthe, Cyclolobium, Bowdichia, and Diplotropis and thus contains the vast majority of papilionoids known to produce quinolizidine alkaloids. The dalbergioid clade is expanded to include the tribe Amorpheae. The mirbelioids include the tribes Bossiaeeae and Mirbelieae, with Hypocalypteae as its sister group. The millettioids comprise two major subclades that roughly correspond to the tribes Millettieae and Phaseoleae and represent the only major papilionoid clade marked by a macromorphological apomorphy, pseudoracemose inflorescences. The robinioids are expanded to include Sesbania and members of the tribe Loteae. The IRLC, the most species-rich subclade, is sister to the robinioids. Analysis of the matK data consistently resolves but modestly supports a clade comprising papilionoid taxa that accumulate canavanine in the seeds. This suggests a single origin for the biosynthesis of this most commonly produced of the nonprotein amino acids in legumes.

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Techniques of flavonoid identification:

1983-01-01

Eckhard Wollenweber

Chemistry and biochemistry of herbage

1974-10-01

K.C.B. Wilkie

Fitting the Negative Binomial Distribution to Biological Data

1953-06-01

C. I. Bliss , Ronald Aylmer Fisher

In studying the occurrence of plants and animals in nature, the number of individuals may be counted in each of many equal units of space or time. The original counts … In studying the occurrence of plants and animals in nature, the number of individuals may be counted in each of many equal units of space or time. The original counts can be summarized in a frequency distribution, showing the number of units containing x = 0, 1, 2, 3, ... individuals of a given species. If every unit in the series were exposed equally to the chance of containing the organism, the distribution would follow the Poisson series, each unit having the population mean as its expected frequency. It is easy to test whether the variation in the number of individuals per unit agrees with this hypothesis. Since the expected variance of a Poisson distribution is equal to its mean, the observed variance s2, multiplied by the degrees of freedom n, may be divided by the sample mean x to obtain x2 = ns2/x. More often than not x2 is significantly larger than its expectation, not only in distributions of plants and animals in nature but even in the laboratory. A number of distributions have been devised for series in which the variance is significantly larger than the mean (2, 11, 21), frequently on the basis of more or less complex biological models. In the present paper this characteristic will be called over dispersion. Perhaps the first of these was the negative binomial, which arose in deriving the Poisson series from the point binomial (27, 32) although it had been formulated in 1714 (2). Comparisons of expected and observed distributions have shown its wide applicability to biological data. The relative ea-se with which the negative binomial can be computed and

Screening of Indian plants for biological activity: I.

1968-10-01

Dhar Ml , Dhar Mm , Dhawan Bn +2 more

Manual of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases, Injuries, and Causes of Death.

1953-12-01

B. Aubrey Schneider

Herbivores: Their Interactions with Secondary Plant Metabolites

1992-01-01

Statistical Methods in Biology.

1959-01-01

M. R. Sampford , N. T. J. Bailey

Preface 1. Introduction 2. Variability and frequency distributions 3. Estimation, standard errors and confidence limits 4. The basic idea of a significance test 5. Simple significance tests based on the … Preface 1. Introduction 2. Variability and frequency distributions 3. Estimation, standard errors and confidence limits 4. The basic idea of a significance test 5. Simple significance tests based on the normal distribution 6. The use of t-tests for small smaples 7. Contingency tables and X2 8. X2-tests of goodness-of-fit and homogeneity 9. The correlation of measurements 10. Regression analysis 11. Simple experimental design and the analysis of variance 12. Introduction to factorial experiments 13. Random samples and random numbers 14. Partial correlation and multiple regression 15. Non-parametric and distribution-free tests 16. Notes on numerical calculation, calculators and computers Appendix tables Index.

The Biochemistry of plants : a comprehensive treatise

1980-01-01

P.K. Stumpf

Modern Methods of Plant Analysis

1956-08-01

R C Roark

Journal Article Modern Methods of Plant Analysis Get access Modern Methods of Plant Analysis, Volume III. Edited by KPaech, M VTracey, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1955. xii pp. Illus,, index. Price DM138 … Journal Article Modern Methods of Plant Analysis Get access Modern Methods of Plant Analysis, Volume III. Edited by KPaech, M VTracey, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1955. xii pp. Illus,, index. Price DM138 (single);.DM110.4(subsc). Roark R C Roark R C Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Journal of Association of Official Agricultural Chemists, Volume 39, Issue 3, 1 August 1956, Pages 895–896, https://doi.org/10.1093/jaoac/39.3.895b Published: 07 February 2020

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Plant Drug Analysis

1996-01-01

Hildebert Wagner , Sabine Bladt

Character Displacement

1956-06-01

William L. Brown , E. O. Wilson

Journal Article Character Displacement Get access W. L. Brown, Jr., W. L. Brown, Jr. Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar E. O. Wilson … Journal Article Character Displacement Get access W. L. Brown, Jr., W. L. Brown, Jr. Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar E. O. Wilson E. O. Wilson Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Systematic Biology, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 1956, Pages 49–64, https://doi.org/10.2307/2411924 Published: 01 June 1956

Handbook of Medicinal Herbs

2002-06-27

James A. Düke

Still considered the definitive work on medicinal herbs and their uses after two decades, the Handbook of Medicinal Herbs has undergone a long-anticipated revision. In the second edition, world-renowned ethnobotanist … Still considered the definitive work on medicinal herbs and their uses after two decades, the Handbook of Medicinal Herbs has undergone a long-anticipated revision. In the second edition, world-renowned ethnobotanist James A. Duke provides up-to-date data on over 800 of the world's most important medicinal plant species. The book contains mo

Dictionary of Natural Products

1995-01-01

J. Buckingham

Lupins in the genome editing era: advances in plant cell culture, double haploid technology and genetic transformation for crop improvement

2025-06-24

Krishna Mohan Pathi , Thorben Sprink | Frontiers in Plant Science

The global trend towards plant-based protein sources as an alternative to animal-derived protein has surged due to health benefits, rising adoption of vegan and vegetarian lifestyles. This shift promotes sustainable … The global trend towards plant-based protein sources as an alternative to animal-derived protein has surged due to health benefits, rising adoption of vegan and vegetarian lifestyles. This shift promotes sustainable agriculture by mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and safeguarding biodiversity. Among various plant-based protein sources, legumes have received considerable attention due to their high-protein content, gluten-free nature and nitrogen-fixing capacity, making them indispensable in crop rotation systems. Within the legume family, lupins are gaining global attention for their exceptional nutritional profile and bioactive compounds with promising health benefits. Although lupins offer significant nutritional benefits, challenges such as biotic and abiotic stresses and anti-nutritional factors persist. Addressing these challenges demands advanced breeding techniques capable of mitigating these issues without compromising desirable traits. Genome editing holds promise for enhancing crop traits, including improved nutritional value and resistance to environmental stresses. The availability of complete genome sequences for lupin species provides a foundation for genome editing and accelerated breeding. However, genome editing requires reproducible plant cell culture and transformation protocols. Nonetheless, legumes exhibit a high degree of recalcitrance to in vitro regeneration and genetic transformation, the underlying mechanisms of which remain largely unknown. This review provides a comprehensive examination of the current advancements, challenges and future prospects associated with plant cell culture, genetic transformation, genome editing and double haploid (DH) technologies in the context of lupin improvement. Additionally, this review briefly discusses major obstacles in conventional lupin breeding.

The names of plants

2025-06-24

| Princeton University Press eBooks

Chromosome-level genome assembly of the endangered tree species Ormosia henryi Prain

2025-06-23

Chengchuan Zhou , Qiang Wen , Dan Zeng +4 more | Scientific Data

Ormosia henryi Prain, belonging to the Fabaceae family, is an endangered tree species with great economic, ornamental, and medicinal potential. The lack of genetic information and high-quality genome assembly hinders … Ormosia henryi Prain, belonging to the Fabaceae family, is an endangered tree species with great economic, ornamental, and medicinal potential. The lack of genetic information and high-quality genome assembly hinders in-depth research on this species as well as its conservation and further utilization. Here, we assembled a chromosome-level genome of O. henryi using Pac-Bio HiFi, Hi-C and short read sequencing. The assembled genome size is approximately 2.69 Gb, with a scaffold N50 of 354.08 Mb and a complete BUSCO score of 98.20%. About 99.97% of the assembled sequences could be anchored to eight pseudo-chromosomes, and 69.09% of the assembled genome were repetitive sequences. In total, we predicted 42,260 protein-coding genes, 88.42% of which could be functionally annotated. This genome assembly provides a valuable resource for various applications, including future conservation and utilization, evolutionary studies, and elucidation of pathways involved in key biological traits of O. henryi.

Unveiling genetic diversity and characterization of butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea L.) germplasms using morphometric, biochemical, flow cytometry, and molecular markers

2025-06-23

Anwesa Bhusan , Jayoti Majumder Sarkar , Tsama Subrahmanyeswari +3 more | Vegetos

Total Synthesis of (+)-Nimbolide

2025-06-23

| Synfacts

Analysis of functional groups in selected species of the tribe Paniceae (Panicoideae, Poaceae) using FTIR spectroscopy

2025-06-18

MJ MITHRAJA , K. Kavitha , Ritu Raj | Phytomorphology Phytomorphology An International Journal of Plant Sciences

Ficha de Yphthimoides bella

2025-06-17

André Victor Lucci Freitas , Ana Maria Geraldes Rodrigues Pereira , Augusto Henrique Batista Rosa +7 more | Datasets - Sistema SALVE - ICMBio

Ficha de Xiphocolaptes falcirostris

2025-06-16

Helder Farias Pereira de Araújo , Alexandre M. Fernandes , Antônio Emanuel Barreto Alves de Sousa +7 more | Datasets - Sistema SALVE - ICMBio

Effects of a 1.5-year dietary inclusion of white lupin meal (Lupinus albus) on Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii) performance

2025-06-13

Andrzej Szczepański , Dobrochna Adamek‐Urbańska , Robert Kasprzak +7 more | Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences

Wild Vegetables of the Family Dilleniaceae

2025-06-09

Ganesh Chandrakant Nikalje , Apurva Chonde , Sudhakar Srivastava +1 more | BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS eBooks

The family Dilleniaceae consists of 10-14 genera and 500 species with four subfamilies (Lima et al., 2014). The members are distributed in tropical and subtropical regions around the world including … The family Dilleniaceae consists of 10-14 genera and 500 species with four subfamilies (Lima et al., 2014). The members are distributed in tropical and subtropical regions around the world including Australia. Some members are widely used in folk medicines to treat cough, fever, diabetes, diarrhea, and cancer and are also used as hair tonic (Sabandar et al., 2017).

Wild Vegetables of the Family Basellaceae

2025-06-09

Ganesh Chandrakant Nikalje , Apurva Chonde , Sudhakar Srivastava +1 more | BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS eBooks

The Basellaceae family, also known as the Madeira vine family, is a small group of flowering plants with 4 genera and 19 species. Basella is a great choice for weight … The Basellaceae family, also known as the Madeira vine family, is a small group of flowering plants with 4 genera and 19 species. Basella is a great choice for weight management or healthy eating plans. A 100-gram serving of raw Basella leaves contains only about 19 calories and negligible fat. The members are rich in beta-carotene, Vitamin C, iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, manganese, folate, dietary fiber, and flavonoids. They also contain anti-nutritional compounds like oxalates and phytates (Kumar et al., 2015).

Wild Vegetables of the Family Araceae

2025-06-09

Ganesh Chandrakant Nikalje , Apurva Chonde , Sudhakar Srivastava +1 more | BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS eBooks

The Araceae family, also known as the Arum family, is a large and diverse group of flowering plants comprising over 4,000 species found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Members … The Araceae family, also known as the Arum family, is a large and diverse group of flowering plants comprising over 4,000 species found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Members of the Araceae are renowned for their distinctive inflorescence, which features a fleshy stalk called a spadix, typically encircled by a modified leaf bract known as a spathe. Many species in this family are rich in carbohydrates and dietary fibers. However, Araceae plants also contain calcium oxalate crystals, called raphides, which can irritate the skin and mucous membranes if ingested (Almaaty et al., 2022).

IDENTIFICATION OF MOLECULES AND GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY- MASS SPECTROMETRY EVALUATION OF SECONDARY METABOLITES DERIVED FROM THE ENDOPHYTE KUSHNERIA AVICENNIAE OBTAINED FROM AVICENNIA MARINA (FORSSK.) VIERH, AND A COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES BETWEEN FLOWER AND ENDOPHYTE EXTRACTS AGAINST ESCHERICHIA COLI ATCC AND 25922 LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENESX` ATCC 19115

2025-06-07

Abdullah M. Asiri , A. Reena | Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research

Objectives: This research aimed to evaluate the antibacterial effects of solvent extracts obtained from the flowers of Avicennia marina (Forssk.) Vierh and its endophyte, Kushneria avicenniae, and to analyze the … Objectives: This research aimed to evaluate the antibacterial effects of solvent extracts obtained from the flowers of Avicennia marina (Forssk.) Vierh and its endophyte, Kushneria avicenniae, and to analyze the bioactive compounds produced by the endophyte. Methods: This research gathered flowers from the mangrove species A. marina (Forssk) Vierh in Manakudi village, located in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu. The flowers underwent surface sterilization, followed by the isolation of an endophyte using a Starch casein agar medium. The antibacterial properties of various solvent extracts from the flower and its endophyte were evaluated against Listeria monocytogens ATCC 19115 and Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 using the well diffusion method. The isolated endophyte was identified through genotypic methods, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry was employed to analyze the bioactive compounds produced by this endophyte. Results: The different solvent extracts of the flower of the mangrove A. marina (Forssk) Vierh showed no inhibition zone for the pathogens, and the extract of the bacteria showed an inhibition zone of 11 mm for E. coli ATCC 25922 and 12 mm for L. monocytogenes ATCC 19115. The endophyte was identified as K. avicenniae. The gas chromatography- mass spectrometry analysis detected the presence of nearly 40 potential bioactive compounds. Conclusion: This study emphasised the importance of exploring the mangrove ecosystem and its relatively understudied endophytes, capable of producing secondary metabolites with distinctive features and bioactivities.

Morphological and Phytochemical Studies on Pisum Sativum L. (Fabaceae)

2025-06-07

N G , I. V. , Aririguzo B.N. | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES

Pisum sativum L. has been essential in human nutrition and agriculture due to its rich nutritional content, which includes proteins, fibers essential vitamins and minerals. Beyond its importance as a … Pisum sativum L. has been essential in human nutrition and agriculture due to its rich nutritional content, which includes proteins, fibers essential vitamins and minerals. Beyond its importance as a food crop, P. sativum has garnered significant interest in scientific research due to its potential in medicinal and therapeutic applications. Information on its bioactive compounds is available but the vegetative and floral characteristics and the basic mitotic and meiotic chromosomal investigations are lacking or rather scanty. This study examined the taxonomic and the fertility potentials of P. sativum with regards to morphological and phytochemical characteristics. Morphological characters were studied by visual observation and use of hand lens. Mitotic and meiotic chromosomal investigations were examined using root tip and flower buds squash techniques respectively. Phytochemical analysis was done using standard gravimetric and spectrophotometric methods. Analysis of variance was used to determine the level of significance, and results were presented in mean ± standard deviation. Morphological result revealed the habit of the P. sativum to be herbaceous annual climbing plant, leaf-alternate, entire, simple, compound, acute, cuneate, glabrous, smooth and Inflorescence- racemose, flower- papilionaceous, zygomorphic, five-lobed, superior, self-pollinated, pollen-tricolpate, fruit-legume (dry and dehiscent), seed-non-endospermic. Cytological result revealed the plant to be “diploid” with the mitotic chromosome counts of 2n=2x=14 and the meiotic chromosome counts of n=7. The pollen fertility result indicated that P. sativum is a highly fertile species. Qualitative and quantitative results indicated varied quantities of the secondary metabolites in the part (seed) of the plant investigated. The cytological studies indicated that P. sativum has a very high fertility and viability level and could be easily perpetuated and amenable to genetic manipulation thus justified its uses in various hybridization programmes. The overall data are valuable for taxonomic characterization and identification of species in the genus. Keywords: Cytological, fertility, hybridization, Morphological, Pisum sativum, Phytochemical, taxonomic.

Evaluation of some genotypes of panicum Mombasa plant in South Egypt

2025-06-05

Akhtar Ali | Deleted Journal

Book Review on Puspayurvedah - A unique contribution of Prof. P.V. Sharma

2025-06-05

Shruti Aggarwal , Deepak Pareek , Subash Sahu | Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences

"Puspayurvedah" authored by Prof. P.V. Sharma, is a scholarly collection of the use of flowers in the Ayurvedic system of medicine. Despite being a specialized subject, traditional Indian medicine heavily … "Puspayurvedah" authored by Prof. P.V. Sharma, is a scholarly collection of the use of flowers in the Ayurvedic system of medicine. Despite being a specialized subject, traditional Indian medicine heavily relies on the therapeutic qualities, historical importance, and medicinal qualities of diverse flowers. The author painstakingly catalogs a vast variety of flowers using the botanical features and medicinal properties found in traditional Ayurvedic texts. The book offers academicians and clinicians, a thorough knowledge of traditional uses of flowers. "Puspayurvedah" is not only a useful academic resource but also a useful guide for anyone who wants to use floral remedies in Ayurvedic therapy because of its practical formulations and applications. The book is notable for its comprehensiveness and depth of knowledge.

Helminth-derived product(s): Source for potential therapeutic

2025-06-03

| Periodicals of Engineering and Natural Sciences (PEN)

Helminth parasites that inhabit mammalian body surfaces have a highly evolved relationship with the immune system. Many of these resident helminths carry out functions to ensure their survival in the … Helminth parasites that inhabit mammalian body surfaces have a highly evolved relationship with the immune system. Many of these resident helminths carry out functions to ensure their survival in the hosts. To attain this objective helminth parasites adopt immunoregulatory mechanisms to counter host’s hostile immune response. Indeed, immunomodulatory molecules have been discovered in the worm’s extracts and in their excretion/secretion. In this review, we discuss the state of our understanding of the interplay between helminths and immune pathways. We also highlight the key challenges that must be confronted in identification of the helminth-derived molecules involved in immune modulation. We consider whether helminth-derived signaling hold promise for the design of novel therapeutic approaches for the treatment of inflammatory disorders (inflammatory bowel disease, allergies, and autoimmune diseases).

β-sitosterol and Glycine Betaine: A Powerful Duo for Enhancing Lupinus Drought Resistance

2025-06-02

Mahmoud Marzouq , Ibrahim I. Farghal , Mohamed A. Ismail +2 more | Egyptian Journal of Botany

Data on the nutritional and fatty acid composition, bioactive compounds, in vitro antioxidant activity and techno-functional properties of a collection of pea (Pisum sativum L.)

2025-06-01

Francesca Vurro , Davide De Angelis , Giacomo Squeo +3 more | Data in Brief

Physico-Chemical Studies on The Seeds of Some Wild Plants (Jojoba, Milk Thistle and Chia Seeds) as a Rich and New Source of Oil

2025-06-01

M.M. El-Shimi Nahed , A.A. Ahmed Azza , SH.A. Mohamed Enaam | Food Technology Research Journal

Boscalid – a new selectable marker for Ascochyta lentis and Ascochyta rabiei

2025-06-01

Johannes W. Debler , Robert C. Lee , Karam B. Singh +2 more | Fungal Biology

First record of mating between a pair of putative Crotalus basiliscus and Crotalus nigrescens suggests the potential for hybridisation areas in the Sierra Madre Occidental, Mexico

2025-05-31

Héctor Alexis Castro Bastidas , Heleana Velarde-Urías , José David Jacobo González +1 more | Herpetological Bulletin

Mulatas Incorporate Peyote and Patle

2025-05-28

Ficha de Simpulopsis gomesae

2025-05-27

Suzete Rodrigues Gomes , Igor Christo Miyahira , Ingrid Heydrich +7 more | Datasets - Sistema SALVE - ICMBio

Ficha de Leporinus enyae

2025-05-26

Alberto Akama , Alexandre Pucci Hercos , André Luiz Netto Ferreira +7 more

Ficha de Leporinus sidlauskasi

2025-05-23

Alberto Akama , Alexandre Pucci Hercos , André Luiz Netto Ferreira +7 more

Recent Expansions and Future Outlook in the Delivery of Poorly Soluble Phytoconstituents through Solid Dispersion Technique

2025-05-23

Biraja Kumar Sahu , Kalyani Sakure , M. Ajazuddin +1 more

Abstract: Phytoconstituents, derived from plants, possess significant therapeutic potential but often face challenges such as poor solubility and low bioavailability, limiting their efficacy. Solid dispersion (SD) is a promising approach … Abstract: Phytoconstituents, derived from plants, possess significant therapeutic potential but often face challenges such as poor solubility and low bioavailability, limiting their efficacy. Solid dispersion (SD) is a promising approach to improve the solubility and bioavailability of these poorly water- soluble phytoconstituents. By dispersing the active drug in a hydrophilic carrier, solid dispersion enhances the surface area of the drug, improving its dissolution rate and enhancing absorption. This review provides an overview of the various generations of solid dispersions, highlighting the evolution from crystalline carriers in first-generation solid dispersions to the more advanced amorphous solid solutions in second and third-generation formulations, which offer enhanced solubility and bioavailability. The article also discusses various techniques for preparing solid dispersions, including solvent evaporation, melting, and spray-drying methods, and emphasizes the importance of selecting appropriate carriers, such as hydrophilic polymers, to optimize the dissolution rate of phytoconstituents. The study highlighted the recent case studies on several phytochemicals, like alkaloids, glycosides, Polyphenols, etc., demonstrating the effectiveness of solid dispersion in improving their solubility and therapeutic performance. Additionally, the review addresses the challenges related to the solubility of phytoconstituents and their impact on drug absorption, as well as the role of solid dispersion in overcoming these challenges. Overall, solid dispersion technology emerges as a versatile and effective tool for enhancing the oral bioavailability of phytoconstituents, paving the way for more efficient herbal therapies in modern medicine.

Protein Concentrates from Andean Plants (Plukenetia volubilis and Lupinus mutabilis): Impact on Protein Quality and In Vitro Biological Activity in Bread

2025-05-23

Jaime F. Álvarez-Quinteros , Marco A. Lazo‐Vélez , L. Mateo Cordero-Clavijo +4 more

Ficha de Leporinus granti

2025-05-23

Acácio Nogueira , André Netto-Ferreira , Fernando Assega +7 more

Ficha de Leporinus bleheri

2025-05-23

Acácio Nogueira , André Netto-Ferreira , Fernando Assega +7 more

A Comprehensive Review of the Invasive Species Phytolacca acinosa Roxb

2025-05-23

Monica Neblea , Mădălina Cristina Marian , Tuba Aydın

Phytolacca acinosa is a species native to Asia with significant ecological, economic, and medicinal importance. This study investigates its taxonomic and biological particularities, ecological adaptability, and applications in different fields. … Phytolacca acinosa is a species native to Asia with significant ecological, economic, and medicinal importance. This study investigates its taxonomic and biological particularities, ecological adaptability, and applications in different fields. The problem addressed is the dual nature of P. acinosa, which is both a valuable plant resource and also has a negative impact on natural ecosystems. The methodology was based on a review of the scientific literature containing information on P. acinosa in order to evaluate its therapeutic properties, phytoremediation capacity, and impact on biodiversity. The results showed that P. acinosa represents a hyperaccumulator of heavy metals, offering significant potential for soil and water decontamination. Also, its bioactive compounds exhibit anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and antioxidant properties, supporting its uses in traditional medicine. However, its role as an intermediate host for plant pests and pathogens and its invasive potential in areas outside its native range highlight its ecological risks. The main conclusion emphasizes the need for sustainable management strategies to harness the benefits of this species while minimizing its invasive capacity and highlighting its potential in biotechnological and environmental applications.