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

Plants are sessile organisms and, in order to defend themselves against exogenous (a)
biotic constraints, they synthesize an array of secondary metabolites which have important …

Grain size is an important component trait of grain yield, which is frequently threatened by
abiotic stress. However, little is known about how grain yield and abiotic stress tolerance are …

Triterpenoid saponins are naturally occurring structurally diverse glycosides of triterpenes
that are widely distributed among plant species. Great interest has been expressed by …

Indigo is an ancient dye uniquely capable of producing the signature tones in blue denim;
however, the dyeing process requires chemical steps that are environmentally damaging …

For almost a decade, our knowledge on the organisation of the family 1 UDP‐
glycosyltransferases (UGTs) has been limited to the model plant A. thaliana. The availability …

Galloylated catechins and flavonol 3-O-glycosides are characteristic astringent taste
compounds in tea (Camellia sinensis). The mechanism involved in the formation of these …

Vanillin is one of the world's most important flavor compounds, with a global market of 180
million dollars. Natural vanillin is derived from the cured seed pods of the vanilla orchid …

Blue denim, a billion-dollar industry, is currently dyed with indigo in an unsustainable
process requiring harsh reducing and alkaline chemicals. Forming indigo directly in the yarn …

The multigene family of enzymes known as glycosyltransferases or popularly known as GTs
catalyze the addition of carbohydrate moiety to a variety of synthetic as well as natural …