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ArticleFrontiers in plant science2025

Tissue-specific biosynthesis and regulation of alkaloids, flavonoids, and terpenoids in fenugreek (

Shiqing Dong, Xiaokang Han, Xiuyuan Man, Xiangmin Deng, Zinuo Chen

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Article in Frontiers in plant science, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Shiqing Dong *Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Eco-Agriculture Biotechnology Around Hongze Lake, School of Life Science, Huaiyin Normal University, Huai'an, Jiangsu, China.
Xiaokang Han *School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu College of Nursing, Huai'an, Jiangsu, China.
Xiuyuan ManJiangsu Key Laboratory for Eco-Agriculture Biotechnology Around Hongze Lake, School of Life Science, Huaiyin Normal University, Huai'an, Jiangsu, China.
Xiangmin DengSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu College of Nursing, Huai'an, Jiangsu, China.
Zinuo ChenJiangsu Key Laboratory for Eco-Agriculture Biotechnology Around Hongze Lake, School of Life Science, Huaiyin Normal University, Huai'an, Jiangsu, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Fenugreek ( Methods: This study employed metabolomics and transcriptomics to analyze metabolite profiles and gene expression in fenugreek roots, stems, and leaves. Using UPLC-MS/MS, we identified 2,124 metabolites, and full-length transcriptome sequencing alongside RNA-seq analysis revealed tissue-specific differentially expressed genes (DEGs). Results: Our analysis revealed distinct tissue-specific accumulation patterns of alkaloids, flavonoids, and terpenoids. The roots were identified as the primary site for the biosynthesis of these secondary metabolites. Multi-omics integration pinpointed key biosynthetic genes, such as Discussion: This study enhances understanding of metabolic regulations in fenugreek and offers molecular resources for medicinal plant breeding.

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ABC transporterfenugreekmetabolomicsmulti-omicssecondary metabolitestranscription factortranscriptomicsUPLC-MS/MS

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