Medicinal Plants and Abiotic Stress: An Overview

Rahman, Shakeelur; Iqbal, Muhammad; Husen, Azamal

doi:10.1007/978-981-19-5611-9_1

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“…Tissue culture offers a controlled and efficient platform for the synthesis of valuable bioactive compounds, including alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, and other secondary metabolites found in medicinal and aromatic plants. By carefully manipulating the growth conditions and nutritional factors, researchers can stimulate the biosynthesis of these compounds in plant cells, tissues, or organs [31]. This method has the potential to yield a consistent and sustainable supply of bioactive compounds that are essential in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.…”

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Plant Tissue Culture for Medical Therapy: Unlocking the Potential of Medicinal Plants

Anushi,

Jain,

Rathod

et al. 2023

CJAST

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Plant tissue culture is emerging as a pivotal biotechnological tool with profound implications for medical therapy, particularly in the realm of herbal medicine. Medicinal plants have long been cherished for their natural healing properties. However, escalating demand, habitat destruction, and overharvesting have threatened the availability and sustainability of these valuable resources. Plant tissue culture addresses these concerns by enabling the mass propagation of medicinal plants. In controlled environments, plant tissues can be multiplied rapidly, providing a continuous and sustainable source of plant material. This not only safeguards wild populations but also ensures a consistent supply of bioactive compounds that form the basis of herbal therapies. One of the most transformative applications of plant tissue culture in medical therapy is the manipulation of secondary metabolite production. Medicinal plants synthesize a diverse array of bioactive compounds, such as alkaloids, flavonoids, and terpenoids, with therapeutic properties. Through precise control of growth conditions and genetic modification, plant tissue culture can enhance the yield of these compounds, thereby increasing the potency and efficacy of herbal medicines. This precision is instrumental in the pharmaceutical industry, where the isolation and production of specific bioactive compounds can lead to the development of novel drugs and therapies. In addition to bolstering yields, plant tissue culture offers the advantage of disease-free plant material. By maintaining cultures in sterile conditions, the risk of contaminants and pathogens is mitigated, enhancing the safety and quality of herbal medicines. These cultures can also serve as a continuous source of plant-derived compounds, enabling a consistent supply of bioactive substances. Furthermore, plant tissue culture is a crucial tool for research and development in the field of medicinal plants. It provides a controlled platform for studying plant biology, optimizing growth conditions, and investigating the mechanisms underlying secondary metabolite production. These insights contribute to the development of improved plant varieties with enhanced medicinal properties, addressing the evolving needs of medical therapy. While the potential of plant tissue culture in medical therapy is vast, it is essential to underscore the importance of rigorous research, quality control, and safety assessments. Ensuring the safety and efficacy of products derived from tissue-cultured plants is paramount to their acceptance and use in medical applications. Compliance with regulatory standards and collaboration with healthcare professionals are integral to upholding the quality and safety of medicinal products.

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Section: Production Of Bioactive Compoundsmentioning

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Plant Tissue Culture for Medical Therapy: Unlocking the Potential of Medicinal Plants

Anushi,

Jain,

Rathod

et al. 2023

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“…In both developed and developing nations, medicinal plants are employed in healthcare because they present health benefits and as such are known as natural healers. These plants are traditionally identified as harmless and are usually applied in the fight against long-standing diseases [ 1 ]. Since the ancient days, the preventive role of medicinal plants has been known to mankind and has been passed to generations within human communities [ 1 ].…”

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“…These plants are traditionally identified as harmless and are usually applied in the fight against long-standing diseases [ 1 ]. Since the ancient days, the preventive role of medicinal plants has been known to mankind and has been passed to generations within human communities [ 1 ]. Some commonly known medicinal plants are chamomile, echinacea, feverfew, garlic, ginkgo, and ginseng.…”

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Nutritive value, biological properties, health benefits and applications of Tetrapleura tetraptera: An updated comprehensive review

Mensah,

Adusei,

Azupio

et al. 2024

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“…However, high stress levels harm overall plant performance, limiting metabolic capacity and decreasing yield. It concludes that mild stress can benefit plants, and excessive stress negatively impacts their growth and productivity [39]. However, there is still a gap in understanding how the adaptability of plant species can increase metabolites with therapeutic value.…”

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Physio-biochemical and metabolomic responses of the woody plant Dalbergia odorifera to salinity and waterlogging

Cisse,

Jiang,

Yin

et al. 2024

BMC Plant Biol

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Background Trees have developed a broad spectrum of molecular mechanisms to counteract oxidative stress. Secondary metabolites via phenolic compounds emblematized the hidden bridge among plant kingdom, human health, and oxidative stress. Although studies have demonstrated that abiotic stresses can increase the production of medicinal compounds in plants, research comparing the efficiency of these stresses still needs to be explored. Thus, the present research paper provided an exhaustive comparative metabolomic study in Dalbergia odorifera under salinity (ST) and waterlogging (WL). Results High ST reduced D. odorifera's fresh biomass compared to WL. While WL only slightly affected leaf and vein size, ST had a significant negative impact. ST also caused more significant damage to water status and leaflet anatomy than WL. As a result, WL-treated seedlings exhibited better photosynthesis and an up-regulation of nonenzymatic pathways involved in scavenging reactive oxygen species. The metabolomic and physiological responses of D. odorifera under WL and salinity ST stress revealed an accumulation of secondary metabolites by the less aggressive stress (WL) to counterbalance the oxidative stress. Under WL, more metabolites were more regulated compared to ST. ST significantly altered the metabolite profile in D. odorifera leaflets, indicating its sensitivity to salinity. WL synthesized more metabolites involved in phenylpropanoid, flavone, flavonol, flavonoid, and isoflavonoid pathways than ST. Moreover, the down-regulation of L-phenylalanine correlated with increased p-coumarate, caffeate, and ferulate associated with better cell homeostasis and leaf anatomical indexes under WL. Conclusions From a pharmacological and medicinal perspective, WL improved larger phenolics with therapeutic values compared to ST. Therefore, the data showed evidence of the crucial role of medical tree species’ adaptability on ROS detoxification under environmental stresses that led to a significant accumulation of secondary metabolites with therapeutic value.

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Medicinal Plants and Abiotic Stress: An Overview

Cited by 11 publications

References 210 publications

Plant Tissue Culture for Medical Therapy: Unlocking the Potential of Medicinal Plants

Plant Tissue Culture for Medical Therapy: Unlocking the Potential of Medicinal Plants

Nutritive value, biological properties, health benefits and applications of Tetrapleura tetraptera: An updated comprehensive review

Physio-biochemical and metabolomic responses of the woody plant Dalbergia odorifera to salinity and waterlogging

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