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Insights and Regulation of Plant Growth and Metabolism

A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Physiology and Metabolism".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2025 | Viewed by 1434

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Jiabao Ye

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College of Horticulture and Gardening, Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434025, China
Interests: differentially expressed genes; gene expression regulation; transcriptome; glucosinolate
Dr. Marcello Salvatore Lenucci

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Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche ed Ambientali (Di.S.Te.B.A.), Università del Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy
Interests: secondary metabolism; antioxidants; plastid differentiation; plant cell wall architecture; abiotic stress; extraction of bioactives from plant organs; sub- and supercritical fluids; development of innovative functional foods
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Dear Colleagues,

Plant growth and development are governed by complex interactions between genetic, biochemical, and environmental factors, each influencing the structure and function of living systems. Understanding these fundamental processes is crucial for advancing our knowledge of plant biology and improving agricultural practices. Plant specialized metabolites are small molecules or organic compounds such as flavonoids, quinones, terpenoids, alkaloids, and phenolic compounds produced by plants. They play a role in plant adaptation to the environment, such as defending against predators and pests, helping with pollination, and providing protection against UV damage. Some specialized metabolites also have certain physiological activities and pharmacological effects, which are of great significance for the prevention and treatment of human tumors, aging, and cardiovascular diseases. The distribution of specialized metabolites in plants is usually unique to species, organs, tissues, and growth stages, which leads to complex and diverse biosynthetic pathways of specialized metabolites. The synthesis of plant specialized metabolites is controlled by genetic material and regulated by a variety of biotic and abiotic factors in the environment.

At present, research on the biosynthetic pathways and regulatory factors of plant growth and metabolism in different plants is still very limited. This Special Issue intends to present the latest findings on plant growth and metabolism, aiming to further elucidate the biosynthetic mechanisms of growth and metabolism in different plants, reveal more key factors regulating plant specialized metabolite biosynthesis, and provide novel insights for developing and utilizing a variety of plant specialized metabolites.

We welcome submissions of original research or review articles related to plant growth and metabolism.

Dr. Jiabao Ye
Dr. Marcello Salvatore Lenucci
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • plant growth
  • specialized metabolism
  • physiological response
  • biosynthesis pathway
  • gene regulation

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Phenotypic Traits, Hormonal Distribution, and Metabolite Profiling of Isatis indigotica Seeds from 21 Samples in China: A Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herb
by Lunyan Wang, Jia Liu, Yilun Dong, Yanan Gao, Xiangyu Xing, Tianyue Cong, Li Meng, Wanru Li, Xinyu Li, Viktar Lemiasheuski, Chunying Zheng and Yang Liu
Plants 2025, 14(7), 1096; https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14071096 - 1 Apr 2025
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“Banlangen” (Isatis indigotica Fort., indigowoad root) is the dried root of a plant in the Cruciferae (Brassicaceae) family, which has been cultivated in China for over 2000 years. This herb has significant medicinal value and played an important therapeutic role during the [...] Read more.
“Banlangen” (Isatis indigotica Fort., indigowoad root) is the dried root of a plant in the Cruciferae (Brassicaceae) family, which has been cultivated in China for over 2000 years. This herb has significant medicinal value and played an important therapeutic role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Isatis indigotica is widely cultivated in China, with varying seed quality across different regions. Investigating the seed quality and distribution of endogenous metabolites of Isatis indigotica from various regions is of great significance for its efficient utilization. In this study, 21 samples from Isatis indigotica seeds were collected from 15 different regions of China and analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). A systematic analysis was conducted on seed phenotypes, germination rate, endogenous metabolites, and hormones. The results showed that the germplasm traits of Isatis indigotica from northern China were generally superior to those from southern China, with seed size positively correlated with the accumulation of sugars (D-allose, D-(+)-cellobiose, maltitol, α-D-glucopyranoside, d-galactose, maltose, D-(−)-fructose, and galactitol) and organic acids (hexadecanoic acid, benzoic acid, propanedioic acid, butanedioic acid, and cinnamic acid). Additionally, seed germination in the samples from SuQian and Shanxi was closely related to hormone distribution (gibberellic acid and abscisic acid). This study provides valuable data to support the evaluation of seeds from different sources of medicinal plants and has important implications for the cultivation and identification of Isatis indigotica varieties. Full article
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Medicinal Potential of Broussonetia papyrifera: Chemical Composition and Biological Activity Analysis
by Ying Li, Renhua Huang, Weiwei Zhang, Qiangwen Chen, Qijian Wang, Jiabao Ye and Feng Xu
Plants 2025, 14(4), 523; https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14040523 - 8 Feb 2025
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Broussonetia papyrifera (L.) L’Hér. ex Vent., a dioecious tree species that belongs to the Moraceae family, is a perennial plant found extensively throughout China. Its leaves are rich in essential trace elements such as copper, molybdenum, manganese, and iron, as well as various [...] Read more.
Broussonetia papyrifera (L.) L’Hér. ex Vent., a dioecious tree species that belongs to the Moraceae family, is a perennial plant found extensively throughout China. Its leaves are rich in essential trace elements such as copper, molybdenum, manganese, and iron, as well as various biologically active compounds, including amino acids, polysaccharides, proteins, as well as flavonoids, phenylpropanoids, and other polyphenolic compounds. These compounds exhibit significant pharmacological effects, such as antioxidant, lipid-lowering, heat-clearing, detoxifying, blood-cooling, diuretic, and immunomodulatory activities. In recent years, B. papyrifera has gained attention for its medicinal potential; however, breeding efforts, especially those aimed at increasing the flavonoid content, have lagged. This study reviews the progress in research on the active medicinal ingredients of B. papyrifera, with a focus on identification methods, classification criteria, and enrichment technologies for its medicinal components. The biosynthesis of structural genes and transcription factors in flavonoids has been investigated in B. papyrifera. The pharmacological effects of the secondary metabolites of B. papyrifera were systematically examined, aiming to offer strategies for enhancing the flavonoid content and promoting its medicinal value. Full article
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