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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

An Updated Review on Essential Oils from Lauraceae Plants: Chemical Composition and Genetic Characteristics of Biosynthesis.

Fanglan Wu, Yicun Chen, Ming Gao, Wei Li, Yunxiao Zhao, Yangdong Wang

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

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  3. Antibacterial and Antifungal Properties ofPharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
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Authors and funding

6 authors.

Fanglan WuState Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China.
Yicun ChenState Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China.ORCID 0000-0001-6625-8002
Ming GaoState Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China.
Wei LiState Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China.ORCID 0000-0002-4407-9334
Yunxiao ZhaoState Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China.
Yangdong WangState Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China.

Funding

Fundamental Research Funds of CAF CAFYBB2023QA003National Natural Science Foundation of China 32471922
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Globally, plant-derived natural products such as essential oils serve as primary sources of functional substances for spices, pharmaceuticals, and other applications. With the increasing focus on health and well-being, alongside ongoing public health challenges, there is a critical need to enhance the deep utilization of natural plant products. Lauraceae family essential oils, characterized by their aromatic, volatile properties and notable biological activities (e.g., antibacterial, antioxidant, insect-repellent), hold significant application value across fragrance, cosmetics, chemical industries, biological pesticides, and medicine. Integrating multi-disciplinary data from biology, genomics, metabolomics, and related fields can accelerate comprehensive insights into the biosynthesis mechanisms and functional roles of these essential oils, thereby promoting the development and application of Lauraceae natural products. This review systematically summarizes the accumulation patterns and compositional characteristics of essential oils across diverse genera of Lauraceae. It further explores the evolutionary dynamics of terpene synthase (TPS) gene families and key genes involved in terpenoid biosynthesis pathways, leveraging genomic datasets from Lauraceae species. Finally, the review highlights future research trends for optimizing Lauraceae essential oil resource utilization and advancing molecular breeding of high-oil-content species within the family.

Indexed as

LauraceaeOils, VolatileAlkyl and Aryl TransferasesBiosynthetic PathwaysTerpenesAlkyl and Aryl TransferasesOils, VolatileTerpenesterpene synthasebiosynthesisgenomeoil cellterpeneterpene synthasesuseful plant species

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PMID40565154
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