In the growth condition (s) of plants, numerous secondary metabolites (SMs) are produced
by them to serve variety of cellular functions essential for physiological processes, and …

Plants need to counter continuous threats posed by the environment, such as pathogen
attacks (fungi, viruses, insects, nematodes) and harsh physical conditions (drought, salinity …

It is common perception that the content of secondary metabolites in pure lines of advanced
generations of pedigree selections or intra-and inter-specific crosses should be stable like …

Abiotic stresses are the most critical hurdle for the growth and development of the plants.
The abiotic stresses are salinity, heat, drought, flood, heavy metals and plant nutrients …

Plant secondary metabolites are unique sources for pharmaceuticals, food additives, flavors,
and industrially important biochemicals. Accumulation of such metabolites often occurs in …

The continuous global climate change has affected the living habits, morphological
characteristics and spatial distribution of tree species. Chinese fir (C. lanceolata (Lamb.) …

Change in future climate will either expand, contract or shift the climatic niche of many
species and this could lead to shifting of their geographical ranges. Prediction of suitable …

Plant secondary metabolites are having the great application in human health and
nutritional aspect. Plant cell and organ culture systems are feasible option for the production …

The recent publication of a World Scientistsʼ Warning to Humanity highlighted the fact that
climate change, absent strenuous mitigation or adaptation efforts, will have profound …

Saponins are a large group of secondary metabolites occurring in significant amounts in
many plant species. However, the saponin content of plants is variable and it can be …