Comparative RNA-Seq and Phytochemical Profiling Reveal Year-Dependent Bioactive Variations and Delineate Key Metabolic Pathways in Polygonatum sibiricum Red. Rhizome Nodes
Polygonatum sibiricum Red. is a medicinal and edible homologous plant whose rhizome quality determines its clinical efficacy and commercial value. However, conventional evaluations typically treat the entire rhizome as homogeneous, overlooking the intrinsic heterogeneity along age nodes, and the regulatory mechanisms g...