Comparative metabolomic analysis in roots of natural and cultivated Astragalus membranaceus in Mongolia
Our findings reveal distinct metabolic characteristics between natural and cultivated A. membranaceus roots, likely shaped by differences in growth environments, soil conditions, and adaptive metabolic reprogramming. These results provide a valuable reference for evaluating, authenticating, and distinguishing natural and cultivated A. membranaceus roots, and offer insights into their pharmacological potential and quality control.
Authors
- Bolor Tsolmon
- Shingo Sakamoto
- Munkhtsetseg Tsednee
- Nobutaka Mitsuda
- Ming-Tsair Chan
- Chuan-Ming Yeh
- Chao-Yu Hsu
Institutions
- Mongolian Academy of Sciences (MN)
- National Chung Hsing University (TW)
- Institute of Chemistry and Chemical Technology (MN)
- Tungs' Taichung MetroHarbor Hospital (TW)
- Research Center for Environmental Changes, Academia Sinica (TW)
- Agricultural Biotechnology Research Center, Academia Sinica (TW)
- National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Botanical studies
- Published
- 2026-01-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40529-026-00490-6
- Primary Topic
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Analysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Tungs' Taichung MetroHarbor Hospital
- Academia Sinica
- Ministry of Education, India
- Agricultural Biotechnology Research Center, Academia Sinica