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  • Agricultural science
  • Metabolomics

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  • Glucosinolates (GSLs) are key secondary metabolites in Brassicaceae, with derived products (GHPs) influencing plant defense and crop quality.
  • GHPs have dual roles, offering beneficial flavors and health advantages, or causing undesirable odors and risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of GSLs and GHPs for sustainable agriculture.
  • To identify and evaluate genes for GSL engineering.
  • To propose strategies for developing multifunctional Brassicaceae crops.

Main Methods:

  • Review of GSL diversity and distribution in Brassicaceae.
  • Systematic evaluation of genes in GSL biosynthesis, transport, and hydrolysis.
  • Analysis of GSL and GHP functions and biotechnological approaches.

Main Results:

  • Identified GSL engineering targets for optimizing beneficial GHP traits.
  • Explored development of multifunctional crop ideotypes.
  • Proposed a roadmap for GSL engineering, balancing positive and negative GHP effects.

Conclusions:

  • GSL engineering holds promise for sustainable agriculture and food diversification.
  • Biotechnological approaches can be optimized for targeted GSL and GHP manipulation.
  • Strategic development of Brassicaceae crops can leverage GSLs for various end uses.