Effects of water stress on secondary metabolism of Panax ginseng fresh roots.

ABSTRACT: The roots and rhizomes of Panax ginseng C.A. Mey are commonly used herbal medicine in Asian countries. These components contain a large number of secondary metabolites known as ginsenosides, which serve as primary active ingredient. Environmental factors significantly influence the production of secondary metabolites, which are crucial for enhancing plant adaptability to ecological stress. P. ginseng is a shady plant that thrives in a constantly humid and temperate environment. However, it cannot withstand excessive moisture, making soil moisture a significant ecological stress affecting P. ginseng survival. In this study, we applied a water spray to maintain a water-saturated surface on 5-year-old fresh P. ginseng roots for a duration of 5 days, to establish a short-term water stress cond

SUBMITTER: Zhang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11602063 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature