Total Flavonoid Contents and the Expression of Flavonoid Biosynthetic Genes in Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) Scions Growing on Lakoocha (Artocarpus lakoocha) Rootstocks.

Zhou Y and Underhill SJR (2023).

Plants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/plants12183285

PubMed:

37765449

Evaluation of Anticancer Activity of 76 Plant Species Collected in Andalusia (Spain) against Lung Cancer Cells.

Scientists screened 76 plant species from Andalusia, Spain for potential anticancer activity. Extracts from certain plants showed selective cytotoxicity against lung cancer cells, including the flower extract which outperformed standard drugs. This study suggests that these plants could be sources of new anticancer compounds.

Jiménez-González V et al (2023).

Plants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/plants12183275

PubMed:

37765439

Gene Expression Analysis of Different Organs and Identification of AP2 Transcription Factors in Flax (Linum usitatissimum L.).

This study analyzed the gene expression profiles of different organs in flax to understand growth patterns. They found specific gene expressions in each organ and identified AP2 transcription factors as important regulators. This information can help in improving flax crops.

Qi F et al (2023).

Plants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/plants12183260

PubMed:

37765422

Isolation and Characterization of Anti-Inflammatory Compounds from Ficus microcarpa L.f. Stem Bark.

Ethyl acetate extract of bark (EAFMB) has significant anti-inflammatory effects, comparable to a reference drug. Three compounds in EAFMB showed COX inhibition and protection against denaturation, suggesting they contribute to the extract's anti-inflammatory properties.

Kalaskar M et al (2023).

Plants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/plants12183248

PubMed:

37765413

Transcriptomic and Physiological Analysis Reveals Genes Associated with Drought Stress Responses in Populus alba × Populus glandulosa.

Drought stress affects plant productivity. Clone 72-30 had increased glucose, fructose, and sucrose levels, as well as significant changes in proline, malondialdehyde, and HO levels. Clone 72-31 showed better drought tolerance and different genetic changes.

Kim TL et al (2023).

Plants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/plants12183238

PubMed:

37765403

Use of Secondary Metabolites Profiling and Antioxidant Activity to Unravel the Differences between Two Species of Nettle.

Scientists studied the composition and antioxidant activity of a little-known plant. They optimized enzymatic extraction and analyzed the metabolite profiles using chromatography. The plant showed potential for phytomedicine, with significant differences compared to another species.

Baumli J et al (2023).

Plants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/plants12183233

PubMed:

37765397

Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Activities of Phenolic Extracts of Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.) Lindl. Fruits and Leaves.

Scientists studied the phenolic compounds in loquat fruits and leaves from Tuscany, Italy. The leaf extract showed higher antioxidant and anticancer potential than the fruit extract, and both can be used as a source of antioxidants in food or cosmetics/pharmaceuticals.

Pawłowska AM et al (2023).

Plants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/plants12183221

PubMed:

37765385

Evaluation of the Chemical Profile and Antioxidant Capacity of Green, Brown, and Dark Propolis.

Different types of propolis have varying chemical compositions due to vegetation and environmental conditions. Green propolis from Brazil has the highest antioxidant capacity and phenolic compound content. Chemical profiles of the propolis extracts suggest potential application in food and pharmaceutical products.

Vieira ALS et al (2023).

Plants (Basel).

DOI:

10.3390/plants12183204

PubMed:

37765368