Convergent biosynthesis of insect molting hormones in plants
Joshua J Park, Juan A. Orozco, Galen J. L. Tiong, Colin Y. Kim, Ryan S. Nett
The paper identifies convergent biosynthetic pathways for 20-hydroxyecdysone in spinach, quinoa, and Ajuga, revealing distinct gene clusters and evolutionary convergence.
bioRxiv · Aug 10, 2026 · PreprintBiochemistry