The biosynthetic gene cluster for the active compound of a widely used medicinal plant, ashwagandha
Plant Science Research WeeklyWithania somnifera (ashwagandha) is popularly known for its most prominent bioactive compound called withanolide. This natural product has enormous medicinal potential and has traditionally been used in the Indian Ayurvedic system for more than 3000 years to treat various illnesses. However, the industrial…