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Original Research

Published on 18 Sep 2025

Tissue-specific biosynthesis and regulation of alkaloids, flavonoids, and terpenoids in fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.): insights from integrated metabolomics and transcriptomics analysis

in Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity

Shiqing Dong
Xiaokang Han
Xiuyuan Man
Xiangmin Deng
Zinuo Chen

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1669610

1,995 views

Original Research

Published on 18 Sep 2025

Insecticidal activity of monoamide compounds from Humulus scandens against Spodoptera frugiperda

in Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity

Yuxuan Liu
Xiaoyun Wu
Fengchao Li
Deqiang Qin
Xi Gao
Guoxing Wu
Xiaoping Qin

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1573810

1,687 views

Original Research

Published on 17 Sep 2025

Development of plant extracts as substrates for untargeted transporter substrate identification in Xenopus oocytes

in Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity

Christos Theodorou
Victor de-Prado-Parralejo
Deyang Xu
Yoshimasa Todoroki
Louise Svenningsen
Tetsuya Mori
Christoph Crocoll
Masami Yokota Hirai
Hiroshi Tsugawa
Hussam Hassan Nour- Eldin

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1640426

1,958 views

Mini Review

Published on 16 Sep 2025

Main factors affecting the efficacy of medicinal plants during the cultivation process

in Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity

Chunhong Zhang
Xuejing Zhong
Saqirula Bao
Myadagbadam Urtnasan
Minhui Li

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1634926

2,702 views

Original Research

Published on 15 Sep 2025

Untargeted metabolomics based on HS- SPME-GC-MS revealing the dynamic evolution of aroma components during cigar aging

in Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity

Mingxuan Yang
Huina Zhou
Xi Hu
Xiangyu Liu
Jinshan Lei
Keyuan Ye
Ting Zhou
Jun Hu
Baojiang He

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1657415

2,769 views

Original Research

Published on 15 Sep 2025

Copper-streptocycline application modulates pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) secondary metabolism and antioxidant pathways against Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. punicae-induced bacterial blight

in Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity

Ghulam Mustafa
Ishtiaq A. Rajwana
Hafiz Nazar Faried
Syed Atif Hasan Naqvi
Uzman Khalil
Muhammad Umer Iqbal
Mysoon M. Al-Ansari
Mohamed S. Elshikh
Hakim Manghwar
Fen Liu

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1661602

2,124 views

Original Research

Published on 12 Sep 2025

Influence of growth stage on the chemical composition, antimicrobial, and antioxidant potential of Cymbopogon martinii (Roxb.) Wats. essential oil

in Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity

Priyankaraj Sonigra
Mukesh Meena

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1660363

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Original Research

Published on 12 Sep 2025

Integrative transcriptomics and metabolomics reveal the biosynthesis of flavonoid metabolites in Tilia miqueliana Maxim. leaves

in Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity

Yajing Zhou
Yongbao Shen

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1642949

1,931 views

Original Research

Published on 12 Sep 2025

HS-GC-IMS with sensory evaluation technique to analyze volatile flavor compounds of jujube flowers

in Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity

Peixing Ren
Ruirui Dao
Lili Wang
Noor Muhammad
Yaxin Sang
Mengjun Liu
Zhihui Zhao

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1590072

1,965 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Sep 2025

Cultivar-specific volatile profiles in Passiflora edulis determine thrips (Frankliniella intonsa) feeding preferences

in Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity

Wei Li
Ziwen Ren
Tong Wang
Xiaoxia Wei
Hui Wei
Houjun Tian
Ruibin Xu
Jiyang Dong
Liangquan Wu
Biao Huang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1667805

1,652 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Sep 2025

Integrated metabolomic and transcriptomic analysis elucidates transcriptional regulation of flavonoid biosynthesis in differentially pigmented honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) varieties

in Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity

Hailei Liao
Fang Wu
Jixin Xie
Wenying He
Xinxue Zhang
Jinxia Dai
Hua Liu
Ming Li
Lijuan Wang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1636028

2,127 views

Original Research

Published on 11 Sep 2025

Optimized LC-MS method for simultaneous polyamine profiling and ADC/ODC activity quantification and evidence that ADCs are indispensable for flower development in tomato

in Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity

Erin Samantha Ritchie
Edda von Roepenack-Lahaye
Dennis Perrett
Dousheng Wu
Thomas Lahaye

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1636076

2,460 views

Original Research

Published on 10 Sep 2025

LC-MS/MS metabolomics analysis: Leaf harvesting plus pesticide spraying can further improve the growth quality of Kandelia obovata Sheue & al.

in Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity

Ziyu Zhao
Sheng Yang
Qiuxia Chen

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1573160

1,805 views

Original Research

Published on 08 Sep 2025

Multi-omics analysis reveals ThMYB6 regulation of flavonoid biosynthesis in differently colored tuberous roots of Tetrastigma hemsleyanum

in Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity

Feng Yang
Qiaoyue Xing
Shouzan Liu
Yiwen Gu
Ziyue Wang
Hongyan Wang
Qiong Shen
Shan Li
Bojie Feng
Yan Bai

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1642835

1,582 views

Original Research

Published on 05 Sep 2025

Biochemical mechanisms underlying the differences in fruit characteristics among three kumquat varieties

in Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity

Manti Li
Zili Yi
Haole Shang
Changwei Zhu
Hongmei Huang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1640218

2,969 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Sep 2025

The brown fiber phenotype in cotton line SA-40 is linked to a missing Ty3-like retrotransposon upstream of the GhTT2_A07

in Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity

Ganesh Pinnika
Gregory N. Thyssen
Crista A. Madison
Ping Li
David D. Fang
Marina Naoumkina
Doug J. Hinchliffe

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1668965

2,040 views

Original Research

Published on 02 Sep 2025

Source-specific metabolic profiles and gene expression in areca nut cultivars from Hainan (China)

in Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity

Yuanyuan Sun
Jian Feng
Haojie Liang
Shunan Zhang
Yuxia Wu
Anzhen Xie
Lin Zeng
Yangyang Liu

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1624083

1,733 views

Editorial

Published on 01 Sep 2025

Editorial: In-depth interpretation of critical genomic information related to the biosynthesis of key specialized (secondary) metabolism in medicinal plants

in Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity

Mingcheng Wang
Xinyi Guo
Zefu Wang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1680064

1,293 views

Original Research

Published on 26 Aug 2025

Accuracy of photorespiration and mitochondrial respiration in the light fitted by CO2 response model for photosynthesis

in Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity

Zhengwen Niu
Zi-Wu-Yin Ye
Qi Huang
Chunju Peng
Huajing Kang

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1455533

2,161 views

Original Research

Published on 22 Aug 2025

Metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses unveil the accumulation of shikimic acid in the leaves of Ginkgo biloba

in Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity

Wanwen Yu
Minyue Cai
Chenxi You
Wenxuan Wei
Huimin Liu

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1631197

2,000 views

Original Research

Published on 20 Aug 2025

Identification of the first plant caffeoyl-quinate esterases in Cichorium intybus

in Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity

Antoine Mallavergne
David Mathiron
Roland Molinié
Jean-Louis Hilbert
David Gagneul

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1632036

1,966 views

Original Research

Published on 19 Aug 2025

Molecular insights into postharvest seed coat darkening in common beans: a look beyond the P gene

in Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity

Nishat S. Islam
Sangeeta Dhaubhadel

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1595906

1,783 views

Original Research

Published on 14 Aug 2025

Construction of high-density bin genetic map and QTL mapping of fruit aroma in longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.)

in Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity

Wenshun Hu
Qing Zhang
Chaojun Deng
Qizhi Xu
Jimou Jiang
Xiuping Chen
Jianguo Li
Jisen Zhang
Shaoquan Zheng

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1642854

1,288 views

Review

Published on 11 Aug 2025

Production of secondary metabolites under challenging environments: understanding functions and mechanisms of signalling molecules

in Plant Metabolism and Chemodiversity

Sana
Tariq Aftab
M. Naeem
Prakash Kumar Jha
P. V. Vara Prasad

Frontiers in Plant Science

doi 10.3389/fpls.2025.1569014

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Tissue-specific biosynthesis and regulation of alkaloids, flavonoids, and terpenoids in fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.): insights from integrated metabolomics and transcriptomics analysis

Insecticidal activity of monoamide compounds from Humulus scandens against Spodoptera frugiperda

Development of plant extracts as substrates for untargeted transporter substrate identification in Xenopus oocytes

Main factors affecting the efficacy of medicinal plants during the cultivation process

Untargeted metabolomics based on HS- SPME-GC-MS revealing the dynamic evolution of aroma components during cigar aging

Copper-streptocycline application modulates pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) secondary metabolism and antioxidant pathways against Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. punicae-induced bacterial blight

Influence of growth stage on the chemical composition, antimicrobial, and antioxidant potential of Cymbopogon martinii (Roxb.) Wats. essential oil

Integrative transcriptomics and metabolomics reveal the biosynthesis of flavonoid metabolites in Tilia miqueliana Maxim. leaves

HS-GC-IMS with sensory evaluation technique to analyze volatile flavor compounds of jujube flowers

Cultivar-specific volatile profiles in Passiflora edulis determine thrips (Frankliniella intonsa) feeding preferences

Integrated metabolomic and transcriptomic analysis elucidates transcriptional regulation of flavonoid biosynthesis in differentially pigmented honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) varieties

Optimized LC-MS method for simultaneous polyamine profiling and ADC/ODC activity quantification and evidence that ADCs are indispensable for flower development in tomato

LC-MS/MS metabolomics analysis: Leaf harvesting plus pesticide spraying can further improve the growth quality of Kandelia obovata Sheue & al.

Multi-omics analysis reveals ThMYB6 regulation of flavonoid biosynthesis in differently colored tuberous roots of Tetrastigma hemsleyanum

Biochemical mechanisms underlying the differences in fruit characteristics among three kumquat varieties

The brown fiber phenotype in cotton line SA-40 is linked to a missing Ty3-like retrotransposon upstream of the GhTT2_A07

Source-specific metabolic profiles and gene expression in areca nut cultivars from Hainan (China)

Editorial: In-depth interpretation of critical genomic information related to the biosynthesis of key specialized (secondary) metabolism in medicinal plants

Accuracy of photorespiration and mitochondrial respiration in the light fitted by CO2 response model for photosynthesis

Metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses unveil the accumulation of shikimic acid in the leaves of Ginkgo biloba

Identification of the first plant caffeoyl-quinate esterases in Cichorium intybus

Molecular insights into postharvest seed coat darkening in common beans: a look beyond the P gene

Construction of high-density bin genetic map and QTL mapping of fruit aroma in longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.)

Production of secondary metabolites under challenging environments: understanding functions and mechanisms of signalling molecules