Research Progress on Ways of Secondary Metabolism in Plants

Xiu Bo Liu; Yan Shu Jia; Na Li; He Gong; Yan He Zhang; Wei Ma

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.178-181.1004

Paper Titles

Cadmium Contamination in the Sediments of Love River Mouth, Taiwan
p.988

Distribution and Source of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Surface Sediments of Jen-Gen River Mouth, Taiwan
p.992

Influence of Lead (Pb) Stress on the Physiological Growth of Dishlia
p.996

Tunnel Construction and Environmental Protection
p.1000

Research Progress on Ways of Secondary Metabolism in Plants
p.1004

Study on Preparation of ZnO-TiO₂ Composite Photocatalyst and its Properties
p.1008

Synthesis of Spherical Assembly Composed of MnO₂ Nanoparticles Using Spent Zn-Mn Batteries
p.1012

Factorial Analysis of Heavy Metal Concentration in Roadside Farmland Plants around Kathmandu, Nepal
p.1016

Laboratory Investigation into Applicability of Red Sand-Bitumen Mixture as Landfill Liner
p.1022

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Research Progress on Ways of Secondary Metabolism in Plants

Abstract:

The function of secondary metabolites has been a subject of debate since the first isolation and characterization of these often times structurally complex chemical compounds. By definition, secondary metabolites are naturally produced compounds that are not essential for the survival of the producing organism, as opposed to primary metabolites. Bioassays have revealed a wide range of biological activities, such as cytotoxicity, ichthyotoxicity, antimicrobial and antifeedant activity, antifoulant and anti-cancer activities. However, some of these activities are manifested against organisms that do not represent logical targets, since they would never be encountered by the producing organism in their natural habitat.