Levengood Hannah, Smith Lillian, Gillis Shelby, Zhou Yun, Zhang Cankui
Department of Agronomy, Center for Plant Biology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA.
Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Center for Plant Biology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA.
Plant Cell Rep. 2025 Jun 17;44(7):142. doi: 10.1007/s00299-025-03530-w.
Species in the Plantago genus are emerging model organisms to multiple research disciplines. The genus Plantago has long been recognized for its significance in various research fields, yet it remains underutilized as a model organism in scientific studies. Several Plantago species possess unique traits, including easily accessible vascular tissues, medicinal properties, gynodieocity, and remarkable adaptability to diverse environmental conditions. These characteristics position Plantago as a promising model for research in areas such as plant vascular biology, stress physiology, reproductive biology, ecology, and medicinal biochemistry. Recent advancements, including the development of genetic transformation systems, the availability of sequenced genomes, and the application of CRISPR-Cas9 technology, have significantly enhanced the capability of using Plantago as a model system. This review discusses the research potential of Plantago species, highlighting key historical discoveries and recent breakthroughs that demonstrate their value across multiple scientific disciplines.
车前属植物正成为多个研究领域新兴的模式生物。长期以来，车前属植物在各个研究领域的重要性已得到认可，但在科学研究中作为模式生物的利用程度仍然不足。几种车前属植物具有独特的特性，包括易于获取的维管组织、药用特性、雌雄异株以及对多种环境条件的显著适应性。这些特性使车前属植物成为植物维管生物学、胁迫生理学、生殖生物学、生态学和药用生物化学等领域研究的有前途的模式。最近的进展，包括遗传转化系统的开发、测序基因组的可用性以及CRISPR-Cas9技术的应用，显著增强了将车前属植物用作模式系统的能力。本综述讨论了车前属植物的研究潜力，重点介绍了关键的历史发现和近期突破，这些发现和突破证明了它们在多个科学学科中的价值。
