Conifers have evolved complex oleoresin terpene defenses against herbivores and
pathogens. In co‐evolved bark beetles, conifer terpenes also serve chemo‐ecological …

Taxol is a complex diterpene alkaloid scarcely produced in nature and with a high
anticancer activity. Biotechnological systems for taxol production based on cell cultures of …

Taxol, which is a widely used important chemotherapeutic agent, was originally isolated
from Taxus stem barks. However, little is known about the precise distribution of taxoids and …

The possible role of salicylic acid (SA) and methyl jasmonate (MJ) treatments on the
physiology responses and growth of strawberry (Fragaria× ananassa) cv.'Camarosa' …

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 …

Highlights•Metabolic engineering strategies for production of plant natural
products.•Methods for genome targeting of mutations and gene insertions.•Recent advances …

Hydroponic culture has become a commercial planting model for leafy vegetables, herbs,
and other plants with medicinal value. Methyl jasmonate (MeJA) is involved in primary and …

Methyl jasmonate and cyclodextrins are proven effective inducers of secondary metabolism
in plant cell cultures. Cyclodextrins, which are cyclic oligosaccharides, can form inclusion …

Abstracts Taxol is one of the most effective anticancer drugs in the world that is widely used
in the treatments of breast, lung and ovarian cancer. The elucidation of the taxol biosynthetic …