Population genetic diversity and conservation priority of prince’s pine Chimaphila umbellata populations around the south margin of their distribution

Kikuchi, Ai; Kyan, Ryuta; Morita, Masayuki

doi:10.1007/s10592-021-01366-x

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“…The conventions discussed in the previous section include conventional approaches. With an increasing biotechnological insight, the conservation of C. umbellata can be enhanced through targeted management of habitats, reintroduction of the plant in the moderate disturbance regimes, proper harvesting strategies, updated assessment of conservation status, regulated access to genetic resources, and soil analyses and modification (Kikuchi et al 2021 ). The modern and molecular strategies include micro-propagation of the endangered plant in-vitro , which comes with its challenges as discussed in the next section; mycorrhization of the plant and its associated fungi, genetic transformation of C. umbellata improving its growth conditions so it may withstand competition and might not die because of its slowed germination (Figura et al 2018 ).…”

Section: Issues Regarding the Utilization Of Chimaphila Umb...mentioning

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Chimaphila umbellata; a biotechnological perspective on the coming-of-age prince’s pine

Ali,

Khan,

Khan

et al. 2023

Phytochem Rev

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Chimaphila umbellata has been studied for almost two centuries now, with the first paper exploring the phytochemistry of the plant published in 1860. Almost all contemporary studies focus on the biotechnological advances of C. umbellata including its utilization as a natural alternative in the cosmetic, food, biofuel, and healthcare industry, with a special focus on its therapeutic uses. This literature review critically investigates the significance and applications of secondary metabolites extracted from the plant and presses on the biotechnological approaches to improve its utilization. C. umbellata is home to many industrially and medicinally important phytochemicals, the majority of which belong to phenolics, sterols, and triterpenoids. Other important compounds include 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, isohomoarbutin, and methyl salicylate (the only essential oil of the plant). Chimaphilin is the characteristic phytochemical of the plant. This review focuses on the phytochemistry of C. umbellata and digs into their chemical structures and attributes. It further discusses the challenges of working with C. umbellata including its alarming conservation status, problems with in-vitro cultivation, and research and development issues. This review concludes with recommendations based on biotechnology, bioinformatics, and their crucial interface.

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Section: Issues Regarding the Utilization Of Chimaphila Umb...mentioning

confidence: 99%