Phenylpropanoids are a diverse group of organic compounds that are biosynthesized by plants from the key amino acid phenylalanine via the shikimate pathway.
They play important roles in plant development such as in the biosynthesis of lignin, suberin, and condensed tannins which provide stability and strength against damage caused by drought or wounding. Phenylpropanoids also promote plant defense responses against abiotic and biotic stresses, including protection from UV irradiation, insects, and disease. Moreover, phenylpropanoids aid in plant reproduction through the biosynthesis of various floral pigments, including flavonols, anthocyanins, etc.
Recent studies have demonstrated their potential benefits to human health as they can act as powerful antioxidants, UV-screens, anticancer/anti-inflammatory agents. Additionally, some phenylpropanoids such as anthocyanins are now used in food and cosmetic industries as natural dyes, therapeutics, and nutraceutics. This Research Topic highlights the biosynthesis and the regulation of phenylpropanoids in plants.
We invite researchers to contribute their original research/review articles that advance the knowledge and understanding of:
• Biosynthetic and degradative mechanisms in phenylpropanoids;
• Regulatory mechanisms of phenylpropanoid biosynthesis, including negative regulators;
• Functional analysis of genes related to phenylpropanoid biosynthesis;
• Phenylpropanoid biosynthesis and stress responses in plants
• Metabolic engineering of phenylpropanoids in plants;
• Genome editing in phenylpropanoid research;
• Development of novel agricultural crops with improvements in phenylpropanoid content resulting in health-promoting properties.
Phenylpropanoids are a diverse group of organic compounds that are biosynthesized by plants from the key amino acid phenylalanine via the shikimate pathway.
They play important roles in plant development such as in the biosynthesis of lignin, suberin, and condensed tannins which provide stability and strength against damage caused by drought or wounding. Phenylpropanoids also promote plant defense responses against abiotic and biotic stresses, including protection from UV irradiation, insects, and disease. Moreover, phenylpropanoids aid in plant reproduction through the biosynthesis of various floral pigments, including flavonols, anthocyanins, etc.
Recent studies have demonstrated their potential benefits to human health as they can act as powerful antioxidants, UV-screens, anticancer/anti-inflammatory agents. Additionally, some phenylpropanoids such as anthocyanins are now used in food and cosmetic industries as natural dyes, therapeutics, and nutraceutics. This Research Topic highlights the biosynthesis and the regulation of phenylpropanoids in plants.
We invite researchers to contribute their original research/review articles that advance the knowledge and understanding of:
• Biosynthetic and degradative mechanisms in phenylpropanoids;
• Regulatory mechanisms of phenylpropanoid biosynthesis, including negative regulators;
• Functional analysis of genes related to phenylpropanoid biosynthesis;
• Phenylpropanoid biosynthesis and stress responses in plants
• Metabolic engineering of phenylpropanoids in plants;
• Genome editing in phenylpropanoid research;
• Development of novel agricultural crops with improvements in phenylpropanoid content resulting in health-promoting properties.