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Evolutionary constraints in host shifts: Limited adaptation of Plutella xylostella to cardenolide‐defended Erysimum cheiranthoides

Functional Ecology, Volume 40, Issue 2, Page 501-516, February 2026.
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Coevolutionary arms races between plants and insects, in which gains of novel plant defences select for counteradaptations in herbivores, are key drivers of biodiversity.
Broti Biswas, Erik van Bergen, Teresa Vaello, Laura J. Dällenbach, Christopher W. Wheat, Tobias Züst   +5 more
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Applications of Chitosan, an Eco‐Friendly Biopolymer in Agricultural Systems, Herbal Products, and Functional Foods: A Review

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 1, January 2026.
Chitosan is highlighted for its industrial applications include food processing and preservation, pharmaceuticals, agriculture systems, and environmental protection. ABSTRACT Chitin, the natural biopolymer of the world next to cellulose, is a modified biodegradable polysaccharide.
Saeedeh Karimlar, Abdollah Ghasemi Pirbalouti, Zahra Teymuori, Maryam Moslehishad, Zohreh Hamidi‐Esfahani   +4 more
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Complex engineering of Solanum alkaloids structural diversity in Nicotiana benthamiana

Plant Biotechnology Journal, Volume 24, Issue 1, Page 328-345, January 2026.
Summary Transient expression in Nicotiana benthamiana offers a powerful and versatile platform for rapid production of complex specialized metabolites. Steroidal glycoalkaloids (SGAs) and steroidal saponins produced by members of the Solanaceae family are known for their diverse structures and activities including antimicrobial, anticancer, antiviral ...
Sachin A. Gharat, Adam Jozwiak, Ilana Rogachev, Elinor A. Sharon, Sagit Meir, Ashok P. Giri, Asaph Aharoni   +6 more
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Duckweeds: Model organisms for research on plant sterols and steroids

Plant Biology, Volume 28, Issue 1, Page 18-30, January 2026.
Duckweeds (Lemnaceae), the fastest‐growing angiosperms and promising vegan protein source, offer a powerful model to address key questions in plant physiology. This article highlights their potential for dissecting the biosynthesis and function of phytosterols, sterol conjugates, brassinosteroids, and specialized steroidal metabolites, such as ...
J. Klein, K.‐J. Appenroth, K. S. Sree
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Exploring the Cancer Therapeutic Potential of Traditional Medicinal Plants by Modulating the Apoptotic Pathway

BioMed Research International, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Introduction Cancer is a versatile disease with a high rate of relapse and mortality. Despite the presence of various treatment modalities, there is a serious need for the development of its management. Phytochemicals, which are abundant in nature, can be turned into novel medications for these types of diseases by optimizing their functions and ...
Mithila Kulkarni, Mohammad Amjad Hussain, Reginald Samson Valdar, Shreya Hebbar, Suparna Laha, Poorani Gurumallesh Prabu   +5 more
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Cardenolides metabolism and genetic transformation of Digitalis. Potentialities and challenges

Biotecnología Vegetal, 2010
Cardenolides are secondary metabolites produced by plants of the genus Digitalis. These are widely used in treatments of congestive heart failure. Failed attempts to obtain suitable cardenolide levels from in vitro culture of Digitalis plants have ...
Yovanny Izquierdo, Naivy Pérez-Alonso, Elio Jiménez   +2 more
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Ethnomedicinal Evidence for Medicinal Plants of the Asteraceae Family Used by Tanzanians to Treat Various Ailments: A Review

BioMed Research International, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
The Asteraceae family is amongst the most important groups of flowering plants, widely recognised for its ethnomedicinal relevance. This systematic review, conducted in line with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, synthesises evidence on the traditional medicinal uses of Asteraceae species in ...
David Sylvester Kacholi, Poorani Gurumallesh Prabu   +1 more
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The Genus Erysimum (Brassicaceae): A Comprehensive Review of Its Diversity in Asia, Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Potential

Diversity
The genus Erysimum (Brassicaceae) comprises more than 150 species distributed mainly across Europe, Central Asia, East Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and North America, many of which are traditionally used for treating cardiovascular, respiratory ...
Xurliman K. Fayzullaeva, Nilufar Z. Mamadalieva, Hidayat Hussain, Michael Wink   +3 more
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The function and evolutionary significance of a triplicated Na,K-ATPase gene in a toxin-specialized insect

BMC Evolutionary Biology, 2017
Background The Na,K-ATPase is a vital animal cell-membrane protein that maintains the cell’s resting potential, among other functions. Cardenolides, a group of potent plant toxins, bind to and inhibit this pump.
Jennifer N. Lohr, Fee Meinzer, Safaa Dalla, Renja Romey-Glüsing, Susanne Dobler   +4 more
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Independent evolution of ancestral and novel defenses in a genus of toxic plants (Erysimum, Brassicaceae)

eLife, 2020
Phytochemical diversity is thought to result from coevolutionary cycles as specialization in herbivores imposes diversifying selection on plant chemical defenses.
Tobias Züst, Susan R Strickler, Adrian F Powell, Makenzie E Mabry, Hong An, Mahdieh Mirzaei, Thomas York, Cynthia K Holland, Pavan Kumar, Matthias Erb, Georg Petschenka, José-María Gómez, Francisco Perfectti, Caroline Müller, J Chris Pires, Lukas A Mueller, Georg Jander   +16 more
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