Biological Characteristics of a Novel Bibenzyl Synthase () Gene from Catalyzing Dihydroresveratrol Synthesis.

Bibenzyl compounds are one of the most important bioactive components of natural medicine. However, as a traditional herbal medicine is rich in bibenzyl compounds and performs functions such as acting as an antioxidant, inhibiting cancer cell growth, and assisting in neuro-protection. The biosynthesis of bibenzyl products is regulated by bibenzyl synthase (BBS).

Waterlogging in soil restricts the growth of seedlings and inhibits the accumulation of lignans and phenolic acids in thorns.

, commonly known as Chinese Zaojiao, has important economic value and medicinal compounds in its fruits and thorns, making it widely cultivated artificially in China. However, the available literature on the impact of waterlogging on the growth of seedlings and the accumulation of metabolite compounds in its thorns is limited. To address this knowledge gap, seedlings were planted in soil supplemented with pindstrup substrate, which enhances the water-holding capacity of the soil.

Isolation and identification of beneficial orchid mycorrhizal fungi in ().

Seed germination and seedling development in nearly all orchid species rely on a symbiotic relationship with mycorrhizal fungi; however, this is not the case with all mycorrhizal fungi. This study aims to provide an understanding about the important role of mycorrhiza in seed germination and growth of . Therefore, we isolated and identified endophytic fungi from the roots of wild .