LC-MS/MS Analysis for Plant Secondary Metabolites, 2nd Edition

A special issue of Metabolites (ISSN 2218-1989). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Metabolism".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2026 | Viewed by 710

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Dear Colleagues

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new Special Issue, “LC-MS/MS Analysis for Plant Secondary Metabolites, 2nd Edition”, a continuation of a previously successful Special Issue.

Plant secondary metabolites encompass a diverse group of molecules that play a critical role, yet they are not directly involved in plant growth, development, and stress response. An accurate and reliable analysis of the secondary metabolites would enhance our comprehension of their physiological status and deepen our understanding of specific biochemical processes in plants. Liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) has emerged as a powerful and essential technique for metabolomics analysis. Advancements in LC-MS/MS have facilitated the simultaneous measurement of numerous metabolites. Nevertheless, obtaining high-quality metabolomics datasets as well as ef-fectively integrating and interpreting the data still present challenges.

In this Special Issue entitled "LC-MS/MS Analysis for Plant Secondary Metabolites, 2nd Edition”, we aim to showcase the wide range of research and applications of LC-MS/MS analysis in the field of plant secondary metabolites. We invite submissions covering various aspects of LC-MS/MS analysis, including applications, method and instrumentation development, and advancements in bioinfor-matic methodology. Original research papers as well as review articles are welcomed for submission.

Dr. Tiantian Ye
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Keywords

  • liquid chromatography
  • mass spectrometry
  • secondary metabolites
  • metabolomics
  • abiotic and biotic stress
  • plant development

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Fruit Quality Characterization and Comprehensive Evaluation of 30 Chionanthus retusus Accessions
by Muge Niu, Jinnan Wang, Baoqiang Huang, Hui Tian, Maotong Sun, Jihong Li, Jing Ren and Cuishuang Liu
Metabolites 2025, 15(9), 588; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo15090588 - 3 Sep 2025
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Objectives: Research on kernel oil content and secondary metabolites in Chionanthus retusus was conducted to evaluate its potential as an oil crop. Methods: Fruits from 30 individual trees were collected to analyze morphological traits, oil content, and the composition of fatty acids, phytosterols, [...] Read more.
Objectives: Research on kernel oil content and secondary metabolites in Chionanthus retusus was conducted to evaluate its potential as an oil crop. Methods: Fruits from 30 individual trees were collected to analyze morphological traits, oil content, and the composition of fatty acids, phytosterols, and tocopherols. Correlation, cluster, and principal component analyses were performed on the resulting data. Results: The mean fresh fruit weight, dry fruit weight, dry kernel weight, and kernel percentage were 77.02 g, 24.33 g, 12.22 g, and 51.14%, respectively. Kernel oil content averaged 35.83%, comprising seven fatty acids with oleic acid as the predominant component. Total phytosterol content reached 279.58 mg/100 g oil, with β-sitosterol being the major constituent among seven detected sterols. Total tocopherols were 571.13 μg/g oil, dominated by γ-tocopherol, indicating a potential antioxidant capacity. These components may reduce the demand for synthetic antioxidant food additives. A significant positive correlation was observed between kernel dry weight and oil content (r = 0.760, p < 0.01), supporting kernel dry weight as a key phenotypic indicator for high-oil breeding. Fruit quality traits did not cluster by geographic origin, whereas secondary metabolite profiles showed origin-based clustering. For breeding oil-producing C. retusus, select seeds with superior provenances based on secondary metabolites and cultivate them under optimal conditions to develop varieties with plump fruit, thereby boosting yield. Accessions WS-4 and WS-3 were identified as promising germplasm resources for oil production. Conclusions: The abundant oleic acid, β-sitosterol, and γ-tocopherol in C. retusus kernels highlight its potential as a woody oilseed crop. Full article
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