Researchers identify the crucial protein for controlling the biosynthesis of steroidal glycoalkaloids and saponins in plants of the genus Solanum and for the first time demonstrate the ecological role ...

The shikimate pathway is fundamental for the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids—tryptophan, tyrosine and phenylalanine—in plants, bacteria and fungi. This pathway, which is absent in mammals, has ...

Vitamin C is a key nutritional component in fruits, yet its concentration often changes dramatically as fruits develop.

Flavonoids are crucial compounds influencing flower coloration, fertility, and stress resistance. Among them, proanthocyanidins (PAs), anthocyanins, and flavonols share intertwined biosynthetic ...