Baofu Huang¹ , Chuchu Liu² , Guangman Xu¹

1 Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Center, Cuixi Academy of Biotechnology, Zhuji, 311800, Zhejiang, China
2 Institute of Life Sciences, Jiyang Colloge of Zhejiang A&F University, Zhuji, 311800, Zhejiang, China
Author    Correspondence author
Tree Genetics and Molecular Breeding, 2025, Vol. 15, No. 5   doi: 10.5376/tgmb.2025.15.0024
Received: 11 Sep., 2025    Accepted: 16 Oct., 2025    Published: 26 Oct., 2025

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Huang B.F., Liu C.C., and Xu G.M., 2025, Prospects for synthetic biology and sustainable utilization of Torreya grandis, Tree Genetics and Molecular Breeding, 15(5): 202-210 (doi: 10.5376/tgmb.2025.15.0024)

 

This study summarized the molecular regulation and synthetic pathways of Torreya grandis in major metabolites such as sterols, amino acids and flavonoids. Through joint analysis of gene cloning, transcriptome and metabolome, it was found that some key genes play important roles in the synthesis and stress resistance of active components, and the regulatory potential of transcription factors in metabolic pathways was explored. The nutrient cycling and utilization of Torreya grandis at different forest ages were reviewed. It was expounded that precise nutrition management is crucial for the long-term stability and sustainable development of the forest stand. Combined with the methods of synthetic biology, the prospects and challenges of Torreya grandis in high-value utilization and the development of eco-friendly industries were proposed. This research aims to provide theoretical and technical support for the molecular breeding, functional component development and sustainable utilization of Torreya grandis.

Torreya grandis; Synthetic biology; Functional ingredients; Molecular regulation; Sustainable utilization