scholarly journals The decoration of specialized metabolites influences stylar development

eLife ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiancai Li ◽  
Meredith C Schuman ◽  
Rayko Halitschke ◽  
Xiang Li ◽  
Han Guo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Nicotiana Attenuata ◽  
Specialized Metabolites ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Short Style

Plants produce many different specialized (secondary) metabolites that function in solving ecological challenges; few are known to function in growth or other primary processes. 17-Hydroxygeranylinalool diterpene glycosides (DTGs) are abundant herbivory-induced, structurally diverse and commonly malonylated defense metabolites in Nicotiana attenuata plants. By identifying and silencing a malonyltransferase, NaMaT1, involved in DTG malonylation, we found that DTG malonylation percentages are normally remarkably uniform, but when disrupted, result in DTG-dependent reduced floral style lengths, which in turn result from reduced stylar cell sizes, IAA contents, and YUC activity; phenotypes that could be restored by IAA supplementation or by silencing the DTG pathway. Moreover, the Nicotiana genus-specific JA-deficient short-style phenotype also results from alterations in DTG malonylation patterns. Decorations of plant specialized metabolites can be tuned to remarkably uniform levels, and this regulation plays a central but poorly understood role in controlling the development of specific plant parts, such as floral styles.

scholarly journals Gentiana asclepiadea L. from Two High Mountainous Habitats: Inter- and Intrapopulation Variability Based on Species’ Phytochemistry

Plants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 140
Author(s):  
Zorica Popović ◽  
Dijana Krstić-Milošević ◽  
Milena Marković ◽  
Vera Vidaković ◽  
Srđan Bojović
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
Chemical Compounds ◽  
Clear Separation ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Intrapopulation Variability ◽  
Population Origin

Natural populations of Gentiana asclepiadea L., located at two mountainous sites, were HPLC-analyzed regarding the contents of six representative secondary metabolites. The contents of swertiamarin (SWM), gentiopicrin (GP), sweroside (SWZ), mangiferin (MGF), isoorientin (ISOOR), and isovitexin (ISOV) were determined in six populations (three per study site), and separately for aboveground and belowground plant parts. PCA showed a clear separation of four groups according to the contents of the analyzed secondary metabolites. Out of six analyzed compounds, five were present in all samples and only one (SWZ) was found in Golija populations (belowground parts) but not in Vlasina populations, and its presence can be indicative of the geolocation of populations. Clear separation of groups was mostly affected by the different contents of chemical compounds in plant parts (aboveground versus belowground) and by the differences related to population origin (higher content of SWM and GP in belowground parts of individuals from Vlasina populations and higher content of MGF and ISOOR of individuals from Golija populations). The results of this study contribute to the spatiochemical profiling of G. asclepiadea populations and a better understanding of inter- and intrapopulation variability of pharmacologically important compounds.

scholarly journals Cytokinin Mediated Increased In Vitro Production of Secondary Metabolites with Special Reference to Solasodine in Solanum erianthum

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (02) ◽  
pp. e62-e68
Author(s):  
Jeeta Sarkar ◽  
Nirmalya Banerjee
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Culture Medium ◽  
In Vitro Production ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Regenerated Plants ◽  
Vitro Production ◽  
Regenerated Plantlets

AbstractSteroid alkaloid solasodine is a nitrogen analogue of diosgenin and has great importance in the production of steroidal medicines. Solanum erianthum D. Don (Solanaceae) is a good source of solasodine. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different cytokinins on the production of secondary metabolites, especially solasodine in the in vitro culture of S. erianthum. For solasodine estimation, field-grown plant parts and in vitro tissues were extracted thrice and subjected to high-performance liquid Chromatography. Quantitative analysis of different secondary metabolites showed that the amount was higher in the in vitro regenerated plantlets compared to callus and field-grown plants. The present study critically evaluates the effect of the type of cytokinin used in the culture medium on solasodine accumulation in regenerated plants. The highest solasodine content (46.78±3.23 mg g-1) was recorded in leaf extracts of the in vitro grown plantlets in the presence of 6-γ,γ-dimethylallylamino purine in the culture medium and the content was 3.8-fold higher compared to the mother plant.

Secondary metabolites in Hypericum perfoliatum: variation among plant parts and phenological stages

2007 ◽  
Vol 117 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cüneyt Çιrak ◽  
Jolita Radušienė ◽  
Valdimaras Janulis ◽  
Liudas Ivanauskas
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Phenological Stages ◽  
Plant Parts

scholarly journals Structure: Activity and Emerging Applications of Spices and Herbs

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adeyemi Ojutalayo Adeeyo ◽  
Tshianeo Mellda Ndou ◽  
Mercy Adewumi Alabi ◽  
Hosana Dumisani Mkoyi ◽  
Erinfolami Motunrayo Enitan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Black Pepper ◽  
Economic Importance ◽  
Plant Part ◽  
Allergic Reactions ◽  
Active Constituents ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Growth Economic ◽  
Beauty Products ◽  
Herbs And Spices

Herbs and spices are plant parts (herbs from leaves and spices from other parts) that are conventionally used in their fresh or dried state for flavouring, natural condiments, preservatives and for medicinal purposes. Worldwide, most spices are classified on the basis of taste, season of growth, economic importance, growth habit and plant part used. Black pepper, chilies, small cardamom, ginger and turmeric are some of the widely used spices while common herbs include thyme, basil and bay leaves. These herbs are basically classified according to usage, active constituents and period of life. Secondary metabolites such as Eugenol, thymol, limonene, cuminaldehyde, curcumin, piperine, quercetin, luteolin in these plant parts have been found to be responsible for anticancer, antimicrobial, antiviral, antidiabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and hypocholesterolemic effects. Their application in water fortification, milk and cheese processing, production of beauty products and pesticides among others could not be underestimated. Finally, adulteration, toxicity and allergic reactions are some of the identified limitations and challenges often encountered in the use of herbs and spices.

scholarly journals Tobacco Root Endophytic Arthrobacter Harbors Genomic Features Enabling the Catabolism of Host-Specific Plant Specialized Metabolites

mBio ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomohisa Shimasaki ◽  
Sachiko Masuda ◽  
Ruben Garrido-Oter ◽  
Takashi Kawasaki ◽  
Yuichi Aoki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Taxonomic Composition ◽  
Single Plant ◽  
Genomic Features ◽  
Specialized Metabolites ◽  
Crucial Effect

Host secondary metabolites have a crucial effect on the taxonomic composition of its associated microbiota. It is estimated that a single plant species produces hundreds of secondary metabolites; however, whether different classes of metabolites have distinctive or common roles in the microbiota assembly remains unclear.

scholarly journals The use of Pseudomonas spp. as bacterial biocontrol agents to control plant disease

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica Höfte ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Genome Mining ◽  
Control Plant ◽  
Biocontrol Agents ◽  
Systemic Resistance ◽  
Control Soil ◽  
Soil Pathogens ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
The Third

Most Pseudomonas biocontrol strains are associated with the rhizosphere of plants, where they control soil pathogens by antibiosis or competition, and leaf pathogens via induced systemic resistance. Genome mining and the division of the vastly heterogeneous genus Pseudomonas in phylogenomic (sub)groups has clarified the relation between biocontrol characteristics and phylogeny. Based on their activity, Pseudomonas biocontrol strains come in three types. A first type, represented by P. chlororaphis, P. protegens, P. corrugata and P. aeruginosa (sub)group strains, produces an arsenal of secondary metabolites with broad antimicrobial activity. The second type is found in the P. putida, P. fluorescens, P. koreensis, P. mandelii, and P. gessardii (sub)group. The spectrum of biocontrol properties of these strains is less diverse and involves siderophores and cyclic lipopeptides. The third type colonizes above-ground plant parts. Strains from this type mainly belong to the P. syringae group and are used to control postharvest pathogens. This chapter starts with recent advances in Pseudomonas taxonomy and a summary of its most important biocontrol traits. It then provides an overview of the most important Pseudomonas groups and subgroups harboring biocontrol strains. Examples of well-characterized and representative biocontrol strains show the links between phylogeny, ecology and biocontrol traits. The chapter concludes by reviewing commercially-available biocontrol strains.

scholarly journals Secondary metabolites in Hypericum species and their distribution in different plant parts

2016 ◽  
Vol 103 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmet Serhat Odabas ◽  
Jolita Radusiene ◽  
Liudas Ivanauskas ◽  
Valdas Jakstas ◽  
Necdet Camas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Hypericum Species

scholarly journals Allelopathic Potential of Ethanolic Extract and Phytochemical Analysis of Paspalum maritimum Trind

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.C. PEREIRA ◽  
C.L.A. PAULINO ◽  
L. ENDRES ◽  
A.E.G. SANTANA ◽  
F.R.S. PEREIRA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Condensed Tannins ◽  
Ethanolic Extract ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Allelopathic Effect ◽  
Active Fraction ◽  
Allelopathic Potential ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Allelopathic Effects ◽  
Donor Species

ABSTRACT: Allelopathy is defined as the ability of certain plants and microorganisms to interfere with the metabolism of other species through substances released into the environment, being an alternative to control weeds and diseases. In this context, this study aimed to evaluate the allelopathic potential and identify groups of secondary metabolites of Paspalum maritimum Trind. The species Lactuca sativa, Digitaria insularis, Emilia coccinea, and Portulaca oleracea were used as recipient plants. The ethanolic extract was obtained from shoot and root of donor species to evaluate the allelopathic potential. Potentially allelopathic effects were evaluated by means of germination tests, germination speed index, and initial seedling growth. A phytochemical analysis of the extract was also performed to identify the secondary metabolites. The ethanolic extract from both plant parts had an allelopathic effect on recipient species. The presence of condensed tannins, chalcones and aurones, flavonones, steroids, and saponins were detected in the most active fraction of the shoot of P. maritimum.

scholarly journals Antibacterial Activities of Calpurnia aurea against Selected Animal Pathogenic Bacterial Strains

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Getachew Mulatu
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Metabolites ◽  
Antibacterial Activities ◽  
Salmonella Typhi ◽  
Scientific Basis ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Screening Tests ◽  
Bacterial Strains ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Crude Extracts ◽  
Ethanol Extracts

The study aimed to determine the phytochemicals and to assess the antibacterial activities of crude extracts of different parts of Calpurnia aurea against Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli O157 H:7, Salmonella typhi, and Campylobacter jejuni. The fresh and healthy leaves, barks, stems, and roots of the plant parts were collected, herbarium, dried, and grounded, and bioactive compounds were extracted by ethanol (99%) and water. Mass of crude extracts was determined by using the Whatman No. 1 filter paper and rotary evaporator. Major secondary metabolites were also screened using phytochemical screening tests. Antibacterial activities (inhibition zones, mm) and minimum inhibition concentrations (MIC) were evaluated using agar-well diffused methods and agar dilution methods, respectively. The antibiotics ciprofloxacin, amoxicillin, penicillin, and tetracycline were used as positive controls at concentrations of 0.1 mg/ml and 0.2 mg/ml, while distilled water was used as the negative control. All the crude extracts were tested triplet (3x) for antibacterial activities against selected bacterial strains with two different concentrations 25 and 50 mg/ml and analyzed to compare the mean ± standard deviation between triplets. The results revealed that ethanol extracts showed high crude mass extracts, antibacterial activities, and major secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, tennis, flavonoids, saponins, steroids, and phlobatannins compared with aqueous extracts. Among antibiotics used, penicillin showed resistance to S. aureus and E. coli O157 H:7. C. jejuni was found to be the most susceptible bacterium to ethanol extracts’ leaves, barks, and stems with MIC 3.125 mg/ml, whereas S. aureus was the least susceptible to all crude extracts. The study provided the traditional and scientific basis of Calpurnia aurea used against some bacterial diseases.

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