Ginsenosides are a series of glycosylated triterpenoids which belong to protopanaxadiol
(PPD)-, protopanaxatriol (PPT)-, ocotillol (OCT)-and oleanane (OA)-type saponins known as …

Ursolic acid is a pharmacologically active pentacyclic triterpenoid derived from medicinal
plants, fruit, and vegetables. The pharmacological activities of ursolic acid have been …

The triterpenes are one of the most numerous and diverse groups of plant natural products.
They are complex molecules that are, for the most part, beyond the reach of chemical …

Abstract Effects of Botrytis cinerea (B. cinerea) conidia infection on fruit defense resistance
and cuticular wax in blueberry fruit after harvesting were studied. Results showed that B …

The cuticular wax layer as a natural defensive barrier plays a key role in postharvest fruit
quality maintenance. This study investigated the effects of simulated transport vibration …

Highlights•Plants evolved specialized metabolisms for adaptation to environment.•
Catharanthus roseus synthesizes monoterpene indole alkaloids.•The alkaloid biosynthetic …

Abstract Background Tea (Camellia sinensis) has long been consumed worldwide for its
amazing flavor and aroma. Methyl jasmonate (MeJA), which acts as an effective elicitor …

Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) is well known for its diverse pharmacological properties
and has been widely used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments …

The medicinal plant Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) synthesizes numerous
terpenoid indole alkaloids (TIAs), such as the anticancer drugs vinblastine and vincristine …

Artemisia annua is widely studied for its ability to accumulate the antimalarial
sesquiterpenoid artemisinin. In addition to producing a variety of sesquiterpenoids, A. annua …