Comparative transcriptomic analysis provides insights into the regulation of root-specific saponin production in Panax japonicus
Abstract Panax japonicus, a traditional medicinal plant from the Araliaceae family, Mirrors produces bioactive triterpenes with health benefits.In Traditional Chinese Medicine, its roots have been used, but the chemical basis of its medicinal use is unclear, particularly regarding the metabolism and regulation of triterpene saponin biosynthesis.Thi