Jen-Tsung Chen

National University of Kaohsiung · Department of Life Sciences

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https://shop.elsevier.com/books/guide-to-plant-single-cell-technology/chen/978-0-443-23736-2 Guide to Plant Single-Cell Technology: Functional Genomics and Crop Improvement summarizes the current status of single-cell technology in plants involving food and energy crops. Presenting methods and applications of emerging high-throughput technologies...

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https://www.routledge.com/Biotechnology-Multiple-Omics-and-Precision-Breeding-in-Medicinal-Plants/Chen/p/book/9781032754673

https://appleacademicpress.com/integrative-omics-and-systems-pharmacology-for-covid-19-/9781998511204

https://www.appleacademicpress.com/anti-coronavirus-marine-bioactive-compounds-/1737

https://www.routledge.com/Plant-Stress-Tolerance-Molecular-Mechanisms-and-Breeding-Strategies-Volume-One/Chen/p/book/9781032596495

https://www.routledge.com/Plant-Stress-Tolerance-Molecular-Mechanisms-and-Breeding-Strategies-Volume-Two/Chen/p/book/9781032895178

https://www.routledge.com/Plant-Stress-Tolerance-Molecular-Mechanisms-and-Breeding-Strategies-Two-Volume-Set/Chen/p/book/9781032935720

https://shop.elsevier.com/books/crispr-for-climate-smart-and-sustainable-agriculture/chen/978-0-443-24135-2

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https://www.routledge.com/Plant-Speed-Breeding-and-High-throughput-Technologies/Chen/p/book/9781032553276 https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.1201/b23372/plant-speed-breeding-high-throughput-technologies-jen-tsung-chen

As a sessile organism, plants face a diversity of environmental constraints, including biotic and abiotic stresses, such as extreme temperatures, salinity, drought, and pathogen invasion. Consequently, plants could acquire and/or evolve transgenerational several delicate regulatory mechanisms that allow them to circumvent severe adverse conditions....

In the past years, COVID-19 caused millions of deaths and severely damaged not only public health but also the global economy. New variants continue to threaten human health. Thus, natural compounds for retarding infection are in high demand. This book summarizes the emerging research with flavonoids, whose application holds great promise of antivi...

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This book accumulates the most recent advancements in the field of bioengineering regarding hybrid science named nanobiotechnology and enriches the readers with vast and comprehensive knowledge about different biomedical applications of nanomaterials. It includes drug and gene delivery, tissue engineering, antimicrobial properties, hyperthermia, ca...

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Nanotechnology uses nanomaterials/nanoparticles that can penetrate plant cells and interact with intracellular organelles and metabolites impacting plant growth, development, physiology, and biochemistry. Advanced Nanotechnology in Plants: Methods and Applications explores emerging plant nanotechnology, covering advanced methods and applications wi...

Molecular and Physiological Insights into Plant Stress Tolerance and Applications in Agriculture Part 2 is an edited volume that presents research on plant stress responses at both molecular and physiological levels. This volume builds on the previous volume to provide additional knowledge in studies on the subject. Key Features - Explains aspects...

Marine nanobiotechnology constitutes an emerging field of the latest scientific and technological research. Despite the availability of several techniques for nanoparticle synthesis, the development of economical, highly prolific, and eco-safe production methods is still warranted. The traditionally used chemical methods, such as pyrolysis and chem...

This book summarizes the design of drought-tolerant crops through CRISPR/Cas-mediated genome editing, focusing on reprogramming gene expression patterns that regulate the balance of plant hormones. The organic farming system is presented to highlight the potential role of alleviating changing climate-related abiotic stress. The current knowledge of...

Molecular and Physiological Insights into Plant Stress Tolerance and Applications in Agriculture is an edited volume that presents research on plant stress responses at both molecular and physiological levels. Key Features: Emphasizes the morphological and physiological reactions of plants and the underlying molecular mechanisms when faced with str...

This book presents a complete overview of COVID-19 and provides a series of in-depth analyses of the literature and a comprehensive discussion and perspectives on promising anti-SARS-CoV-2 agents based on the system of ethnopharmacology, which covers Chinese medicine, traditional medicines of India and Africa, Turkish folk medicine, essential oils,...

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV-2) resulted in the COVID-19 pandemic associated with severe morbidity, high mortality and adverse socioeconomic consequences across the world. Besides the development of effective vaccines for protecting individuals that are at higher risk, different therapeutic modalities have been continuo...

Essential oils consist of a complex mixture of diverse, lipophilic and volatile phytochemical constituents associated with a wide range of ethnopharmacological applications. Apart from their antibacterial, antifungal and antiparasitic actions, essential oils have also exhibited antiviral effects against the influenza virus, human immunodeficiency v...

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Background Methods like the bio-synthesis of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) using plant extracts have become promising due to their eco-friendly approach. The study aimed to examine the utilization of Garcinia gummi-gutta fruit phytochemicals as agents in the biosynthesis of Ag NPs, evaluation of the antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-cancerous pr...

The recent coronavirus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has emerged and is responsible for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). It has become a major global challenge for public health. Since the first confirmed case in Wuhan, China, COVID-19 continued its spread causing to date about 2,510,781 deaths worldwide. Corona...

Rapidly rising population and climate changes are two critical issues that require immediate action to achieve sustainable development goals. The rising population is posing increased demand for food, thereby pushing for an acceleration in agricultural production. Furthermore, increased anthropogenic activities have resulted in environmental pollut...

The Orchidaceae family is among the largest and most diverse groups of flowering plants with 10% of all systematically verified angiosperms and 40% of monocotyledon species. The fascinating flower morphology, tiny and particular seeds, specialized pollination systems, and reproduction cycle, as well as the complicated symbiotic relationship with my...

Orchidaceae is one of the largest and wide-ranging families of flowering plants, and orchids are well-known for their medicinal and ornamental values across the world. Fungal endophytes internally invade the living tissues of orchids without instigating any detectable manifestations of infection. All orchids are dependent on endophytic fungi for fo...

This book provides comprehensive insights into the existing and emerging trends in orchid biology based on the findings of omics, high-throughput technology, biotechnology, molecular breeding, and genome editing approaches in orchids. It illustrates molecular mechanisms of orchid mycorrhizal symbiosis according to the recent achievements of transcr...

Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is one of the most economically important fruit crops across the world, mainly in the tropics and subtropics of Asia, Africa, and Central and South America. Abiotic stresses are the prominent hindrance that can adversely affect the growth, development, and significant yield loss of mango trees. Understanding the molecula...

Arsenic (As) is a metalloid prevalent mainly in soil and water. The presence of As above permissible levels becomes toxic and detrimental to living organisms, therefore, making it a significant global concern. Humans can absorb As through drinking polluted water and consuming As-contaminated food material grown in soil having As problems. Since hum...

In the scenario of global climate change, understanding how plants respond to drought is critical for developing future crops that face restricted water resources. This present study focuses on the role of WRKY transcription factors on drought tolerance in tomato, Solanum lycopersicum L., which is a significant vegetable crop. WRKY transcription fa...

Orchidaceae constitute the second-largest flowering plant family worldwide with over 27,000 species found on all continents except Antarctica. Orchids are frequently celebrated for their exceptional morphological and ecological diversity and are highly valued in the horticultural trade. Orchids exhibit distinct floral and physiological features, su...

Polyploidy (whole genome multiplication) produces a myriad of dramatic phenotypes, many of which are favored by natural and/or artificial selection. The artificial induction of polyploidy has become an invaluable method both for understanding the evolution of natural polyploid lineages and harnessing polyploidy's potential to produce traits of valu...

One of the most exotic and ubiquitous plant species, the cultivation of orchids continues to gain momentum worldwide. The growing popularity of orchids and their cultivation worldwide is attributed to substantial progress in approaches like classical breeding, plant tissue culture and biotechnological interventions. In addition to ornamental value,...

Traditional herbal medicine is still used for basic healthcare by a significant portion of the population in developing countries. This study aimed to explore the medicinal plant’s diversity and to document related traditional knowledge in the Safi region of Morocco. We used semi-structured questionnaires to interview 222 informants living in the s...

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Background Carbohydrate digestive enzymes play a major role in the management of the postprandial hyperglycemia. A chronic hyperglycemia can lead to serious health problems due to excessive production of several reactive oxygen species. Therefore, the inhibition of carbohydrate digestive enzyme and the use of antioxidant natural product can be an i...

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a viral disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus and is becoming a global threat again because of the higher transmission rate and lack of proper therapeutics as well as the rapid mutations in the genetic pattern of SARS-CoV-2. Despite vaccinations, the prevalence and recurrence of this infection are still on the ris...

There have been magnificent advancements in the understanding of molecular mechanisms of chronic diseases over the past several years, but these diseases continue to be a considerable cause of death worldwide. Most of the approved medications available for the prevention and treatment of these diseases target only a single gene/protein/pathway and...

Oral cancer (OC) is the eighth most common cancer, particularly prevalent in developing countries. Current treatment includes a multidisciplinary approach, involving chemo, radio, and immunotherapy and surgery, which depends on cancer stage and location. As a result of the side effects of currently available drugs, there has been an increasing inte...

This book explores the interactions between nanomaterials/nanoparticles and plants and unveils potential applications. The chapters emphasize the implications of nanoparticles in cross-discipline approaches, including agricultural science, plant physiology, plant biotechnology, material science, environmental science, food chemistry, biomedical sci...

This reprint is a printed version of the Special Issue, entitled “Orchid Biochemistry 2.0”, one literature review, and nine original research articles were published, and the Special Issue provides further insight into several critical subtopics, including reproduction biology, functional genomics in secondary metabolites, as well as polysaccharide...

Plant transcription factors (TFs) are significant players in transcriptional regulations, signal transduction, and constitute an integral part of signaling networks. MYB TFs are major TF superfamilies that play pivotal roles in regulation of transcriptional reprogramming, physiological processes, and abiotic stress (AbS) responses. To explore the u...

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) plants are simultaneously encountered by environmental stressors, most importantly salinity stress. Salinity is the major hurdle that can negatively impact growth and crop yield. Understanding the salt stress and its associated complex trait mechanisms for enhancing salt tolerance in rice plants would ensure future food secur...

In the Special Issue entitled “Orchid Biochemistry”, researchers explored the biochemistry and molecular mechanisms of pigment formation, flower scent, bioactive compounds, plant–microbial interaction, as well as aspects of biotechnology, and these studies have greatly enriched the understanding in the field of orchid biology [...]

Melissa officinalis L. is a plant of the Lamiaceae family known in numerous countries for its medicinal activities. This plant has been used since ancient times to treat different disorders, including gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, neurological, psychological conditions. M. officinalis contains several phytochemicals such as phenolic acids, flav...

The present study examined the effects of foliar spray of selenium nanoparticles (0, 10 and 20 mg/L) on the yield, phytochemicals and essential oil content and composition of pineapple mint (Mentha suaveolens Ehrh.) under salinity stress (0, 30, 60 and 90 mM NaCl). Obtained results demonstrated that severe salinity stress reduced the fresh weight (...

H5N1 virus (H5N1V) is highly contagious among birds and it was first detected in humans in 1997 during a poultry outbreak in Hong Kong. As the mechanism of its pathogenesis inside the host is still lacking, in this in-silico study we hypothesized that H5N1V might create miRNAs, which could target the genes associated with host cellular regulatory p...

With several medicinal and aromatic species, the Asteraceae family is one of the largest angiosperm families. The genus Warionia is represented in this family by only one species, Warionia saharae. In Moroccan traditional medicine, this species is widely used to treat gastrointestinal problems. Essential oil of this plant (EoWs) was studied for pos...

In nature or field conditions, plants are frequently exposed to diverse environmental stressors. Among abiotic stresses, the low temperature of freezing conditions is a critical factor that influences plants, including horticultural crops, decreasing their growth, development, and eventually quality and productivity. Fortunately, plants have develo...

Ginseng is the most well-known Chinese medicine, as well as one of the most commonly used herbal medicines having a wide range of medical and pharmacological uses. The botanical description and complexity of "Ginseng" species, phytochemistry, traditional and biotechnological production systems, traditional usage, current applications, and future di...

Ginseng saponins, aka ginsenosides, are bioactive phytochemicals from Panax species. Panax comes from the Greek word "panakos," which means "cure-all". Owing to their involvement in the creation of numerous medications and nutritional supplements, ginseng saponins play an essential part especially in the pharmaceutical sector. Assorted preparations...

Plants have always been the major source of medicinal bioactive substances. Traditional medicine encompasses the use of plants to cure, diagnose, and prevent disease, as well as to preserve health. As seen by the success of antimalaria artemisinin, traditional medicines are a key source of inspiration for so-called modern medicine, which can contri...

Ginseng preparations have been widely utilized in many traditional medicines, notably Chinese Traditional Medicine, for approximately 5,000 years because of their wide range of medicinal and pharmacological benefits [1]. Ginseng is the generic word for 18 plant species in the Genus Panax (Araliaceae), which means ""all-curing"" in Greek. Panax gins...

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory disease caused by increasing breathing passage obstruction which completely disrupts human homeostasis. Some patients require lung transplantation or long-term oxygen therapy. COPD is one of the noxious diseases and its fourth leading cause of death around the globe. Ther...

Background Panax ginseng (ginseng) is a traditional medicine that is reported to have cardioprotective effects; ginsenosides are the major bioactive compounds in the ginseng root. Methods Magnetic molecularly imprinted polymer (MMIP) nanoparticles might be useful for both the extraction of the targeted (imprinted) molecules, and for the delivery o...

For thousands of years, fungi or mushrooms have been used as biological control agents, cosmeceuticals, dietary foods and supplements, pharmaceuticals, and traditional medicines around the world.....

Viruses are widespread small infectious particles ranging in size from 20 to 300 nm, containing nucleic acids, proteins, and lipids. Despite of their quite simple structure, their interactions with their host are highly sophisticated. Viruses represent a significant danger to the economy and global health because of their tendency for epidemics and...

Cancer is one of the most common malignant diseases that occur worldwide, among which breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women. The subtypes are associated with differences in the outcome and were selected for treatments according to the estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and human epidermal growth factor receptor. Triple-...

Cotton has prime importance in the global economy and governs socio-economic affairs of the world. Water scarcity and high temperature are major constraints that badly affect cotton production, which shows the need for the development of drought-tolerant varieties. Ten cotton genotypes, including three drought-tolerant and seven susceptible, were i...

Plants as sessile organisms are not able to move and must cope with adverse environmental conditions and stresses such as extreme temperatures, drought, high soil salinity, oxidative stress, pathogen attack, and so on. To respond in an appropriate manner to a specific environmental stimulus, plants possess signal transduction pathways, which are co...

To ensure food security on sustainable basis, reducing weeds interference and boosting land use efficiency are critical. A field study was conducted at research farm of University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan, to sort out the most productive maize-gram intercropping system under semi-arid environment. Treatments included sole maize in single...

A silent monster, breast cancer, is a challenging medical task for researchers. Breast cancer is a leading cause of death in women with respect to other cancers. A case of breast cancer is diagnosed among women every 19 seconds, and every 74 seconds, a woman dies of breast cancer somewhere in the world. Several risk factors, such as genetic and env...

In modern times, cancer is a group of serious diseases that causes about 15.7% of deaths annually in the world [...]

Plant cell signaling is an intensive research topic [...]

Abiotic stresses (AbS), such as drought, salinity, and thermal stresses, could highly affect the growth and development of plants. For decades, researchers have attempted to unravel the mechanisms of AbS for enhancing the corresponding tolerance of plants, especially for crop production in agriculture. In the present communication, we summarized th...

Orchidaceae has been considered as the second largest family among the angiosperms. It is commercially important in the cut-flower industry and many of its members also possess medicinal properties to cure innumerable ailments. Among them, Anoectochilus and Dendrobium are the prime genera of medicinally important orchids. A greater number of such o...

The WRKY genes are one of the largest families of transcription factors (TFs) and play a crucial role in certain processes in plants including stress signaling, regulation of transcriptional reprogramming associated with stress responses, and other regulatory networks. This study aims to investigate the WRKY gene family in the C3 model plant, Oryza...