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The Flavonoid Bomb: General Metabolic Perceptions in Plants

Hammad Hussain1*, Hina Shaukat2, Zainab2, Hafiza Sarwat Rahman2

The flavonoid pathway is a metabolic pathway in plants that is responsible for the synthesis of flavonoids, which are secondary metabolites that play important roles in plant growth, development, and response to various environmental stresses. This pathway involves a series of enzymatic reactions that convert simple phenolic compounds into complex flavonoid molecules. The genes involved in the flavonoid pathway are regulated by a complex network of transcription factors and signaling pathways that respond to various environmental cues. These genes include structural genes that encode enzymes involved in flavonoid biosynthesis, as well as regulatory genes that control the expression of these structural genes. The study of flavonoid pathway and its related genes is important not only for understanding plant physiology but also for developing new strategies for improving plant growth, enhancing stress tolerance, and producing novel plant based products with potential applications in various fields such as medicine, food, and cosmetics. In this review, we will highlight the existing knowledge and future perspectives of the flavonoid pathway and related genes in plants, which could offer exciting opportunities for further research and development.