Steroidal glycoalkaloids (SGAs) are specialised, cholesterol‐derived secondary metabolites ubiquitous within Solanaceae plants such as tomato, potato, and eggplant. These molecules play dual roles: ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Red tomatoes with googly eyes on yellow background Steroidal glycoalkaloids evolved in Solanaceae plants to defend against pests.

A pivotal study sheds light on the evolutionary conservation of stem cell homeostasis in Solanaceae, revealing how receptor compensation mechanisms ensure the continuous and orderly formation of plant ...

A recent perspective unveils the potential of using virus-based biotechnologies to improve the performance and diversity of Solanaceae crops, which are essential to global food security. By combining ...

Researchers identify the crucial protein for controlling the biosynthesis of steroidal glycoalkaloids and saponins in plants of the genus Solanum and for the first time demonstrate the ecological role ...

A new study describes a breakthrough in the quest to improve photosynthesis in certain crops, a step toward adapting plants to rapid climate changes and increasing yields to feed a projected 9 billion ...