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Editorial: Advances in metabolism and chemodiversity - focus - plant enzymes

Research Authors
Zhi-Yan Du, Yang Qu, Yang Qu, Zhenhua Liu, Zhenhua Liu, Mariam Gaid
Research Date
Research Journal
Frontiers in Plant science
Research Publisher
Frontiers
Research Rank
4.1
Research Vol
14
Research Website
https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1227424
Research Year
2023
Research Member
Research Abstract

Plant enzymes are indispensable for plant metabolism and are critical determinants of the extensive chemodiversity observed in plants. These enzymes serve as primary catalysts in biosynthetic pathways, enabling the biosynthesis of a diverse range of secondary metabolites, such as alkaloids, terpenes, and phenolics. These metabolites are essential for the distinctive sensory qualities of plants, e.g., flavors, scents, and colors, and they also possess significant biological activities with promising applications in agriculture, medicine, and industry. Recent scientific investigations have been devoted to unraveling the intricate biochemistry of enzymes in photosynthetic organisms, elucidating their catalytic