International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

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Phytocomparative Omics, Antimicrobial Dynamics, and Biotechnological Conservation of Gloriosa Species: Implications for Novel Drug Discovery

Author(s) Ms. Juhi Nagar, Dr. Abhilasha Dwivedi
Country India
Abstract Gloriosa species, particularly Gloriosa superba, have long been recognized as medicinal plants due to their wealth of bioactive compounds that include colchicine and have multiple pharmacological uses. In this review we will explore how phyto-comparative Omics (Genomics, Transcriptomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics), can help to explain the complex molecular mechanisms responsible for the biosynthesis of important metabolites from the plant and other biological functions of the plant. Additionally, this review highlights how Omics technologies can be used to identify and characterize new compounds with antimicrobial properties and how they may serve as lead drugs to combat emerging microbial resistance. The importance of Biotechnological Conservation Paradigms (in vitro culture and genetic diversity assessments) is also emphasized as they provide sustainable methods of protecting endangered Gloriosa populations and conserving their genetic diversity. Additionally, these Biotechnological conservation methods offer sustainable alternatives to enhance the production of the desired secondary metabolites. This review integrates the existing literature to emphasize the great potential of Gloriosa as a source for developing new drugs and to advocate for the use of an integrated conservation strategy to sustainably utilize Gloriosa.
Keywords Gloriosa; Phytocomparative Omics; Secondary Metabolite Biosynthesis; Antimicrobial Phytochemicals; Conservation Biotechnology; Medicinal Plant Genomics
Field Biology > Agriculture / Botany
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-04-14
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.74728

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