Fruity, sticky, stinky, spicy, bitter, addictive, and deadly: evolutionary signatures of metabolic complexity in the Solanaceae
Paul D. Fiesel, Hannah M. Parks, Robert L. Last, Cornelius S. Barry
Abstract
) from Deadly Nightshade that deter herbivory. Advances in genomics and metabolomics, coupled with the adoption of comparative phylogenetic approaches, resulted in deeper knowledge of the biosynthesis and evolution of these metabolites. This review highlights recent progress in this area and outlines opportunities for - and challenges of-developing a more comprehensive understanding of Solanaceae metabolism.
Topics & Concepts
SolanaceaeBiologyGeneticsGenePlant biochemistry and biosynthesisBiochemical Analysis and Sensing TechniquesPlant Gene Expression Analysis