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Omics Era in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Towards a New Age of Agriculture and Sustainability

A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Medicinals, Herbs, and Specialty Crops".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 October 2025 | Viewed by 2537

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Jong-Wook Chung

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Department of Industrial Plant Science and Technology, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
Interests: genetic diversity; molecular markers; plant genetic resources; population genetics; genomics; next generation sequencing
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Dr. Sebastin Raveendar

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Department of Industrial Plant Science and Technology, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, Republic of Korea
Interests: genetic diversity; molecular markers; plant genetic resources; population genetics; genomics; next generation sequencing
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The "omics era" refers to the application of various high-throughput technologies that collectively provide comprehensive data regarding biological systems. In the context of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs), omics technologies can be transformative in their promotion of sustainable agriculture. The omics era holds immense potential for transforming the cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants. By leveraging advanced biotechnological tools, we can achieve a more sustainable and productive agricultural system that fulfills the growing demand for natural medicinal products while preserving the environment.

Integrating high-throughput omics techniques into the research of medicinal and aromatic plants could greatly enhance the identification of functional genes, essential metabolites, and biological components with pharmacological properties, along with the molecular markers associated with phytochemical compounds. So far, multi-omics strategies have led to the creation of large-scale databases that encompass the genome, transcriptome, proteome, metabolome, and phytochemical characteristics of individual medicinal plant species or a variety of species. These extensive datasets provide a profound insight into the molecular mechanisms that govern the biosynthesis and regulation of bioactive compounds in these plants.

Therefore, this Special Issue aims to provide an update on the application of omics technologies in medicinal and aromatic plant research. It seeks to address fundamental and applied challenges in medicinal plant studies, facilitating the development of new and enhanced medicinal plant resources and the discovery of novel medicinal ingredients.

Dr. Jong-Wook Chung
Dr. Sebastin Raveendar
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • medicinal and aromatic plants
  • high-throughput omics
  • integrative approaches
  • active ingredients
  • phytochemicals
  • sustainable agriculture

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Development of Genomic SSR Markers for Assessing Genetic Diversity in Korean Native Fallopia multiflora
by Raveendar Sebastin, Ki Hyun Kim, Hye Ran Shin, Jin-Tae Jeong, Ju-Kyung Yu, Yoon-Sup So and Jong-Wook Chung
Horticulturae 2025, 11(1), 2; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae11010002 - 24 Dec 2024
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Fallopia multiflora, a perennial herb in the Polygonaceae family belonging to the genus Fallopia Adanson, is traditionally used as a Chinese herbal medicine. However, there is still confusion about the botanical origin of the species and the phylogenetic relationship between the cultivars [...] Read more.
Fallopia multiflora, a perennial herb in the Polygonaceae family belonging to the genus Fallopia Adanson, is traditionally used as a Chinese herbal medicine. However, there is still confusion about the botanical origin of the species and the phylogenetic relationship between the cultivars and the wild relatives. To develop an efficient identification method, a molecular analysis was performed using SSR markers. The genetic diversity of the F. multiflora genetic resources has been assessed by using 10 locally collected accessions, including varieties and landraces. We screened 100 pairs of SSR primers and selected 71 successfully amplified SSR markers, in which one SSR was found to be a monomorphic marker. The results indicated that the number of alleles (NA) ranged from 2 to 10, with an average of 4.1 alleles. The major allele frequency (MAF) spanned from 0.20 to 0.90, the observed heterozygosity (HO) ranged from 0 to 0.80, and the polymorphic information content (PIC) varied between 0.16 and 0.86. Clustering analysis using an unweighted pair group mean algorithm (UPGMA) with all 70 SSR markers revealed three clusters among the F. multiflora accessions. Furthermore, seven minimum marker set combinations were identified and proved useful for variety identification. Therefore, these SSR markers could be valuable for various applications, including cultivar identification and assessing the purity of F. multiflora populations. Three genetic groups of F. multiflora should be considered as independent units for conservation and germplasm management of the species. Full article
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Chromosome-Scale Genome of the Fern Cibotium barometz Unveils a Genetic Resource of Medicinal Value
by Guole Qin, Denglang Pan, Ying Long, Huiying Lan, Delong Guan and Jing Song
Horticulturae 2024, 10(11), 1191; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae10111191 - 12 Nov 2024
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Ferns represent the second-largest group of vascular plants, yet their genomic resources lag far behind. Here, we present a chromosome-scale genome assembly of Cibotium barometz (L.) J. Sm., a medicinally important fern species. The 3.49 Gb genome, assembled into 66 chromosomes with 99.41% [...] Read more.
Ferns represent the second-largest group of vascular plants, yet their genomic resources lag far behind. Here, we present a chromosome-scale genome assembly of Cibotium barometz (L.) J. Sm., a medicinally important fern species. The 3.49 Gb genome, assembled into 66 chromosomes with 99.41% sequence anchorage, revealed an exceptionally high proportion (83.93%) of repetitive elements, dominated by recently expanded LTR retrotransposons. We identified 30,616 protein-coding genes, providing insights into fern-specific gene families. Genomic analyses uncover the evolutionary dynamics of 513 key biosynthetic genes, particularly those involved in terpenoid and flavonoid production. Expression profiling across tissues revealed tissue-specific regulation of these pathways, with notable upregulation of chalcone synthase genes in roots. Our structural analysis of 1-deoxy-d-xylulose-5-phosphate synthase, a key enzyme in terpenoid biosynthesis, demonstrated high conservation across land plants while highlighting fern-specific adaptations. The identification of multiple isoforms for key enzymes points to potential gene-duplication events or the evolution of fern-specific variants. This genome provides a foundation for understanding fern biology, evolution, and the molecular basis of their medicinal properties. It also offers valuable resources for conservation efforts and pharmacological research, paving the way for sustainable utilization of this valuable medicinal plant and advancing our understanding of plant diversity and natural product biosynthesis. Full article
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