Flavonoids are a special category of hydroxylated phenolic compounds having an aromatic
ring structure. Quercetin is aspecial subclass of flavonoid. It is a bioactive natural compound …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation is a usual phenomenon in a plant both under a
normal and stressed condition. However, under unfavorable or adverse conditions, ROS …

Whether flavonoids play significant antioxidant roles in plants challenged by photooxidative
stress of different origin has been largely debated over the last few decades. A critical review …

The current state of heavy metal (HM) environmental pollution problems was considered in
the review: the effects of HMs on the vital activity of plants and the functioning of their …

Plant secondary metabolites, especially flavonoids, are major metabolites widely found in
plants that play several key roles in plant defence and signalling in response to stress …

This assessment by the Environmental Effects Assessment Panel (EEAP) of the United
Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) provides the latest scientific update since our …

Flavanones and flavones are excellent source of bioactive compounds but the molecular
basis of their highly efficient production remains elusive. Chalcone isomerase (CHI) family …

Flavonoids are specialized metabolites largely widespread in plants where they play
numerous roles including defense and signaling under stress conditions. These compounds …

Background and aims As drought threatens the yield and quality of maize (Zea mays L.), it is
important to dissect the molecular basis of maize drought tolerance. Flavonoids, participate …

Flavonoids are among the most abundant natural bioactive compounds produced by plants.
Many different activities have been reported for these secondary metabolites against …