Optimization of conditions to achieve a high content of alizarin and purpurin in the adventitious roots of Rubia cordifolia L.

Muniraj Gnanaraj; Bhagavathi Sundaram Sivamaruthi; Sulaiman Sheik Mohamed; Natarajan Sisubalan; Mohamed Hussain Ghouse Basha; Chaiyavat Chaiyasut

doi:10.7324/JABB.2024.194422

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Rubia cordifolia L. (Indian madder) is a valuable medicinal plant known for its natural dye content, notably alizarin and purpurin, with applications in textiles and cosmetics. This study aims to optimize the concentrations of auxin, salicylic acid, elicitors, and precursors to maximize the production of alizarin and purpurin in adventitious roots. Various concentrations and combinations of auxins were systematically tested to explore their effects on the yield of adventitious root formation and dye compounds. Nodal explants cultivated in MS media supplemented with IAA + IBA + NAA (1.5 + 0.5 + 0.75 mg/L) at a pH of 5.7 exhibited the highest adventitious root production. Post-establishment of root cultures, the impact of salicylic acid, L-phenylalanine, elicitors (yeast extract, pectin, and Xylan), and the precursor α-ketoglutaric acid on the production of anthraquinones (AQ) was evaluated. High-performance liquid Chromatography (HPLC) analysis revealed enriched alizarin, purpurin, and total AQ content. The maximum amount of AQ (64.65 mg/g), alizarin (17.59 mg/g), and purpurin (19.61 mg/g) was observed when cultured on 30 mg/L of α-ketoglutaric acid, compared to other elicitors and precursors. This optimized condition provides valuable insights for the sustainable cultivation and utilization of R. cordifolia as a prominent source of natural dyes. It offers practical implications for the dye industry and its production.

Keyword: Rubia cordifolia Indian Madder Alizarin Purpurin Adventitious roots HPLC analysis Cosmetics

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Gnanaraj M, Sivamaruthi BS, Mohamed SS, Sisubalan N, Basha MHG, Chaiyasut C. Optimization of conditions to achieve a high content of alizarin and purpurin in the adventitious roots of Rubia cordifolia L.. J App Biol Biotech. 2025;13(1):150-158. http://doi.org/10.7324/JABB.2024.194422

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1. INTRODUCTION

Rubia cordifolia L. (R. cordifolia) is an economically important plant known for its natural dyes and therapeutic properties. Certain compounds of R. cordifolia were shown to shorten plasma clotting time in vitro, indicating their procoagulant activity [1]. Also, several bioactivities, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-platelet aggregation, antitumor, neuroprotective, anti-proliferative, immunomodulatory, and anti-cancer properties of R. cordifolia, have been reported [2, 3]. R. cordifolia compounds have DNA-binding properties, antifungal activity, and free radical inhibition. The Rubia genus, including R. cordifolia, produces anthraquinones (AQ) with various pharmacological effects [4].

The natural dyes (alizarin and purpurin) are extracted from R. cordifolia. AQs have been used in textile dyeing, pigment production, and cosmetic formulation for centuries due to their excellent colorfastness and vibrant colors [5]. Additionally, several studies revealed alizarin and purpurin’s anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antiviral, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, indicating pharmaceutical potential [4, 6]. Purpurin is more valuable, with its widespread use in the food and dye industries [7]. pH-sensitive qualities also enable purpurin to detect pH changes in solutions and living cells [8].

Hairy root cultures have demonstrated widespread effectiveness as an alternative production system for secondary metabolites from various plant species, owing to their genetic and biochemical stability, fast growth rate, and capacity to synthesize natural compounds at levels equivalent to those of plants grown in vivo [9, 10]. Numerous studies have documented the considerable efficacy of adventitious root tissues in metabolite productivity and biomass production [11, 12]. In a medium supplemented with phytohormones, adventitious roots exhibit vigorous growth and have showcased significant potential for accumulating valuable secondary metabolites [13, 14]. The synthesis of alizarin and purpurin occurs predominantly in the adventitious roots of R. cordifolia, providing a convenient target for optimizing their production through physiological and cultural approaches. However, limited studies have documented the production of alizarin and purpurin in the adventitious roots of R. cordifolia in vitro conditions [15, 4]. Chemical investigation of R. cordifolia roots led to the isolation of alizarin, purpurin, and other compounds [16, 17].

Furthermore, auxin influences the production of AQs relevant to alizarin/purpurin production, with mutant cells accumulating more secondary metabolites [18]. Supercritical fluid extraction using supercritical carbon dioxide has also been used to extract alizarin from Rubia tinctorum roots [19]. A study on the phenotypic and molecular variability in wild populations of R. cordifolia found variations in alizarin and purpurin content among different populations [16].

Previous research in other plants has shown that auxins can influence the production of secondary metabolites, including natural dyes, by regulating the expression of biosynthetic genes and metabolic pathways [20]. However, high auxin levels inhibit the accumulation of these secondary metabolites [21]. Elucidating the relationship between auxin concentration and alizarin/purpurin synthesis in R. cordifolia could enable enhanced dye yields and more sustainable production methods. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the impacts of different auxin concentrations, pH levels, elicitors, and precursors on both adventitious root growth and the contents of alizarin and purpurin in R. cordifolia.

2. MATERIALS AND METHODS

2.1. Plant Material

Healthy R. cordifolia L. plants were collected from Kolli Hills (11°24′27″N 78°33′00″E), located in the Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu, India [Supplementary Figure 1]. The species’ taxonomic classification was verified at the Department of Botany, Jamal Mohammed College, Tiruchirappalli, India. Young and slender emerging stems were utilized to obtain nodal explants for subsequent investigation.

2.2. Adventitious Root Formation

The explants underwent several treatments to ensure sterility and optimal conditions for further study. First, they were rinsed under tap water for 30 min, then washed for 5 min with Tween 20 and washed again with sterile distilled water to eliminate the residue of the disinfectant. Under aseptic conditions in a laminar flow hood, the explants were collected and treated with a 0.1% mercuric chloride solution for 2 min, followed by thorough rinsing 5-6 times with sterile distilled water.

One hundred explants were transferred to Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium [22] supplemented with various concentrations and combinations of plant growth regulators (PGRs) [Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA), and Naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA)], with two explants per culture tube. The impact of pH on adventitious root formation was investigated by inoculating explants with media at different pH levels (5.6, 5.7, and 5.8). Subsequently, the cultures were sustained at a temperature of 25°C ± 2°C, exposed to a light intensity of 50 μmol m^-2 s^-1 following a photoperiod of 16 hours of light and 8 hours of darkness, and maintained at 80% relative humidity (RH). Observations were made periodically for 6 weeks. Following that, 1 g of adventitious roots underwent sub-culturing at 28-day intervals in 50 mL of MS medium devoid of plant growth regulators, supplemented with 20 g/L sucrose, and cultivated at a temperature of 25 ± 2°C in darkness while being agitated on an orbital shaker at 100 rpm.

2.3. Impact of L-Phenylalanine and Salicylic Acid on Alizarin and Purpurin Production

Two grams of adventitious roots were cultivated in 50 mL of sucrose-free liquid MS medium for 7 days to evaluate the effects of salicylic acid (SA) and L-phenylalanine (L-Phe) on enhancing alizarin and purpurin production. Following this, the 7-day-old roots were transferred into eight different combinations of SA and L-Phe [(SA: 20, 40 μM), (L-Phe: 50, 100 μM), (SA: 20 μM + L-Phe: 50 μM), (SA: 20 μM + L-Phe: 100 μM), (SA: 40 μM + L-Phe: 50 μM), and (SA: 40 μM + L-Phe: 100 μM)] for an additional 7 days, maintaining a temperature of 25 ± 2°C with agitation at 100 rpm in darkness. The roots were then harvested for further analysis.

2.4. Effect of Elicitors and Precursors on Alizarin and Purpurin Production

Three elicitors, yeast extract (YE), xylan (XY), and pectin (PE), as well as one precursor, α-ketoglutaric acid (α-KGA), were dissolved in double-distilled water and then subjected to filter sterilization. These solutions were aseptically supplemented at concentrations of 10, 20, or 30 mg/L along with SA and L-Phe (40+100 µM/L) into adventitious 7-day-old root cultures, which were developed in MS liquid medium fortified with 20% sucrose, IAA + IBA + NAA (1.5 + 0.5 + 0.75) in Erlenmeyer flasks. As controls, adventitious root cultures with PGR but without elicitor/precursor addition were also used. On the 30th day of incubation, adventitious roots from both control groups and cultures with elicitor addition were harvested and analyzed for AQs, alizarin, and purpurin content.

2.5. Adventitious Root Biomass Determination

Adventitious roots were harvested from liquid media to determine fresh biomass (FB). The roots were thoroughly washed with sterile distilled water, gently pressed on filter paper (Whatman Ltd., England) to remove excess moisture, and weighed (Shimadzu BL220H). For dry biomass (DB) measurements, the roots underwent oven drying at 50°C before weighing. Both fresh and dry adventitious root biomass were recorded in grams per flask.

2.6. Root Growth Parameters

The subsequent formula was utilized for growth index determination:

2.7. Extraction and Quantification of Anthraquinones (AQ)

The extraction of AQs from adventitious roots was achieved by following the previously detailed procedure [23]. In summary, roots collected from each flask were individually dried for 72 h at 50°C. These dried roots were then powdered using a mortar and pestle. A standardized quantity of 0.1 mg of powdered roots from each flask was measured and boiled in 10 mL of 80% ethanol for 30 min. Following cooling to room temperature, the solution underwent filtration through a 0.45 μm filter (Millipore Filter Co., Bedford, Mass.) and was stored at 4°C for subsequent determination of total anthraquinones. AQ concentrations in the roots were quantified through spectrophotometric analysis using a spectrophotometer (Jasco V 730). The absorbances of the root extracts were directly measured at 434 nm. Total levels of anthraquinones were determined using the molar absorption coefficient of alizarin (ε434 = 5.5) and were quantified as milligrams per gram of dry weight (DW) [23].

2.8. HPLC Analysis for the Detection of Alizarin and Purpurin

The samples were filtered using a 0.2 μm syringe filter for sterilization before HPLC analysis. Extracts, standards, and solvents underwent filtration through a 0.45 μm membrane. The analysis used an Agilent 1100 Series HPLC system with a diode array UV detector. Chromatographic conditions involved a Spherisorb ODS column with a mobile phase comprising 50:50 proportions of 0.5% triethylamine in water and acetonitrile at a 1 mL/min flow rate. The detection was carried out at 250 nm. The quantification of AQs (purpurin and alizarin) content in the extracts of the adventitious root was performed in mg/g utilizing external calibration curves constructed with alizarin and purpurin’s analytical standards (Sigma-Aldrich, Germany).

2.9. Statistical Analysis and Experimental Design

The experiments utilized a completely randomized block design (CRBD) with duplication and three repetitions. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed using the IBM SPSS version 22 software, and significant differences between means were evaluated using Duncan’s multiple range test at a significance level of p ≤ 0.05. The data presented are the means of triplicate experiments (n = 3), along with their corresponding standard deviations (SD).

3. RESULTS

3.1. Effect of Auxins and pH on the Development of Adventitious Roots and the Accumulation of Total Anthraquinones, and Alizarin and Purpurin

The nodal explants of R. cordifolia were inoculated in an MS medium fortified with different concentrations and combinations of PGRs and varying pH levels [Figures 1A, B, C]. The cultures were maintained under controlled conditions for 40 days, during which both growth and the content of anthraquinones (specifically alizarin and purpurin) were investigated. pH emerged as a crucial factor influencing the development of adventitious roots. The maximum adventitious root formation (FW: 29.40 g/50 mL) was observed in MS+ IAA + IBA + NAA (1.5 + 0.5 + 0.75 mg/L) amongst the various PGR proportions and combinations used [Figure 1C; Table 1 and Supplementary Table 1].

Figure 1: Establishment of in vitro adventitious roots of Rubia cordifolia L. (A) Nodal explants cultured in MS medium; (B) Initiation of adventitious roots (ARs); (C) Development of ARs from nodal explants; (D) Formation of ARs in MS media supplemented with IAA + IBA + NAA (1.5 + 0.5 + 0.75 mg/L); (E) Harvesting of in vitro adventitious roots from MS media with IAA + IBA + NAA (1.5 + 0.5 + 0.75 mg/L) and SA (40 μM) + L-Phe (100 μM); (F) Harvesting of in vitro adventitious roots from IAA + IBA + NAA (1.5 + 0.5 + 0.75 mg/L), SA (40 μM) + L-Phe (100 μM), and α- KGA (30 mg/L). (Scale bar: 240 pixels).

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Table 1: Effect of different growth regulators and pH combinations on adventitious root development from nodal explants of R. cordifolia.

Auxin type	Auxin concentration mg/L	pH	Biomass		Growth index	Total AQs (mg/g)	Alizarin (mg/g)	Purpurin (mg/g)
Auxin type	Auxin concentration mg/L	pH	Fresh weight (g/ 50 mL)	Dry weight (g/ 50 mL)	Growth index	Total AQs (mg/g)	Alizarin (mg/g)	Purpurin (mg/g)
IAA + IBA	0.5 + 1.5	5.6	21.23 ± 0.73^j	5.38 ± 0.26^cde	20.23 ± 0.73^j	26.54 ± 0.39ⁿ	3.68 ± 0.33^g	4.51 ± 0.43^g
		5.7	22.49 ± 0.43ⁱ	5.51 ± 0.33^cde	21.49 ± 0.43ⁱ	28.43 ± 0.34^l	5.64 ± 0.32^e	6.38 ± 0.28^d
		5.8	21.38 ± 0.49	4.39 ± 0.27^h	20.38 ± 0.49^j	22.49 ± 0.37^s	3.42 ± 0.43^g	4.52 ± 0.37^g
	0.75 + 1.0	5.6	23.26 ± 0.33^h	5.42 ± 0.30^cde	22.26 ± 0.33^h	24.75 ± 0.23^pq	3.66 ± 0.44^g	5.62 ± 0.39^ef
		5.7	24.31 ± 0.42^g	6.52 ± 0.37^b	23.31 ± 0.42^g	30.59 ± 0.44^j	5.31 ± 0.38^e	5.50 ± 0.27^ef
		5.8	20.60 ± 0.80^k	5.57 ± 0.35^cd	19.60 ± 0.80^k	25.68 ± 0.39^o	4.73 ± 0.26^f	5.56 ± 0.34^ef
	1.0 + 0.75	5.6	21.57 ± 0.43^j	4.56 ± 0.21^h	20.57 ± 0.43^j	24.61 ± 0.46^q	5.66 ± 0.36^e	6.62 ± 0.40^d
		5.7	24.50 ± 0.47^g	5.77 ± 0.35^c	23.50 ± 0.47^g	31.62 ± 0.33ⁱ	5.67 ± 0.32^e	6.44 ± 0.45^d
		5.8	23.51 ± 0.44^h	5.54 ± 0.39^cde	22.51 ± 0.44^h	23.66 ± 0.44^r	3.63 ± 0.41^g	4.51 ± 0.37^g
	1.5 + 0.5	5.6	26.46 ± 0.47^de	6.62 ± 0.24^b	25.46 ± 0.47^de	33.56 ± 0.34^g	5.74 ± 0.27^e	6.65 ± 0.35^d
		5.7	28.50 ± 0.39^b	7.43 ± 0.32^a	27.50 ± 0.39^b	38.71 ± 0.31^b	7.54 ± 0.37^b	8.42 ± 0.28^b
		5.8	27.03 ± 0.63^d	7.39 ± 0.37^a	26.03 ± 0.63^d	34.14 ± 0.21^f	6.52 ± 0.39^cd	6.46 ± 0.33^d
	2.0 + 0.5	5.6	25.45 ± 0.39^f	6.61 ± 0.35^b	24.45 ± 0.39^f	32.11 ± 0.73^hi	5.69 ± 0.36^e	6.37 ± 0.32^d
		5.7	24.41 ± 0.44^g	5.66 ± 0.29^c	23.41 ± 0.44^g	29.51 ± 0.40^k	5.30 ± 0.37^e	5.58 ± 0.29^ef
		5.8	23.36 ± 0.37^h	5.06 ± 0.06^efg	22.36 ± 0.37^h	22.53 ± 0.34^s	3.46 ± 0.39^g	4.62 ± 0.31^g
IAA + IBA + NAA	0.5 + 1.5 + 0.25	5.6	23.42 ± 0.43^h	5.14 ± 0.56^def	22.42 ± 0.43^h	21.49 ± 0.38^t	3.52 ± 0.35^g	4.52 ± 0.43^g
		5.7	26.39 ± 0.28^e	6.49 ± 0.30^b	25.39 ± 0.28^e	32.54 ± 0.39^h	5.50 ± 0.29^e	6.55 ± 0.38^d
		5.8	21.50 ± 0.35^j	5.48 ± 0.40^cde	20.50 ± 0.35^j	23.75 ± 0.35^r	4.48 ± 0.41^f	5.60 ± 0.30^ef
	0.75 + 1.0 + 0.5	5.6	24.47 ± 0.43^g	5.62 ± 0.30^cd	23.47 ± 0.43^g	32.54 ± 0.46^h	6.20 ± 0.24^d	6.62 ± 0.36^d
		5.7	27.64 ± 0.40^c	6.63 ± 0.27^b	26.64 ± 0.40^c	35.51 ± 0.39^e	6.70 ± 0.29^c	7.54 ± 0.38^c
		5.8	22.55 ± 0.35ⁱ	5.52 ± 0.30^cde	21.55 ± 0.35ⁱ	24.61 ± 0.41^q	4.42 ± 0.34^f	5.64 ± 0.36^ef
	1.0 + 0.75 + 0.75	5.6	24.33 ± 0.35^g	5.37 ± 0.36^cde	23.33 ± 0.35^g	28.60 ± 0.36^l	6.32 ± 0.33^cd	6.38 ± 0.34^d
		5.7	26.46 ± 0.35^de	6.60 ± 0.43^b	25.46 ± 0.35^de	37.37 ± 0.37^c	6.71 ± 0.25^c	7.52 ± 0.30^c
		5.8	21.44 ± 0.42^j	4.78 ± 0.27^fgh	20.44 ± 0.42^j	21.83 ± 0.15^t	3.51 ± 0.38^g	4.55 ± 0.35^g
	1.5 + 0.5 + 0.75	5.6	25.42 ± 0.37^f	5.52 ± 0.33^cde	24.42 ± 0.37^f	27.55 ± 0.42^m	5.51 ± 0.33^e	6.74 ± 0.33^d
		5.7	29.40 ± 0.32^a	7.56 ± 0.40^a	28.40 ± 0.32^a	40.50 ± 0.43^a	8.55 ± 0.29^a	9.41 ± 0.37^a
		5.8	24.71 ± 0.40^g	5.58 ± 0.29^cd	23.71 ± 0.40^g	36.23 ± 0.69^d	6.52 ± 0.41^cd	7.62 ± 0.25^c
	2.0 + 0.5 + 1.0	5.6	21.53 ± 0.40^j	4.62 ± 0.34^gh	20.53 ± 0.40^j	22.47 ± 0.43^s	4.62 ± 0.39^f	5.85 ± 0.23^e
		5.7	22.55 ± 0.45ⁱ	5.56 ± 0.30^cde	21.55 ± 0.45ⁱ	25.25 ± 0.75^op	4.70 ± 0.24^f	5.38 ± 0.37^ef
		5.8	19.89 ± 0.75^l	4.61 ± 0.44^gh	18.89 ± 0.75^l	20.64 ± 0.44^u	3.60 ± 0.43^g	5.20 ± 0.36^f

*Means followed by different letters within a column are significantly different at (p ≤ 0.05).

The medium also yielded the highest amounts of AQ, alizarin, and purpurin. Considering the number of adventitious roots, AQ, alizarin, and purpurin produced, the ranking of PGRs is as follows: (IAA + IBA + NAA) > (IAA + IBA) > (IAA) > (IBA) > (NAA). A direct correlation exists between the amount of adventitious root produced and the quantity of alizarin and purpurin. The pH of 5.7 is found to be optimal for the induction of adventitious roots. The formation of adventitious roots was notably high at pH 5.7 but slightly decreased at pH 5.8 in MS medium supplemented with all combinations of PGRs. Due to the high biomass production, alizarin, and purpurin content, the MS medium with IAA + IBA + NAA (1.5 + 0.5 + 0.75 mg/L) at pH 5.7 was selected for further experiments [Figure 1D].

3.2. Effect of SA and L-Phe on Alizarin and Purpurin Production

The high content of total AQs was observed in MS medium containing 40 μM SA + 100 μM L-Phe, 40 μM SA + 50 μM L-Phe (46.59 mg/g), and 20 μM SA + 100 μM L-Phe (44.66 mg/g) [Table 2]. Notably, the total AQ amounts increased with the elevation of L-Phe concentration from 50 μM to 100 μM. The most substantial production of total AQs was observed in MS medium with 40 μM SA and 100 μM L-Phe [Figure 1E].

Table 2: Influence of SA and L-Phe on the quantity of alizarin and purpurin in adventitious roots of R. cordifolia.

Auxin type	Application		Total AQs (mg/g)*	Alizarin (mg/g)*	Purpurin (mg/g)*
Auxin type	SA (μM/L)	L-Phe (μM/L)	Total AQs (mg/g)*	Alizarin (mg/g)*	Purpurin (mg/g)*
IAA + IBA + NAA (1.5 + 0.5 + 0.75)	Control (Without SA and L - Phe)		40.50 ± 0.43^e	8.55 ± 0.29^e	9.41 ± 0.37^d
	20	-	42.38 ± 0.35^d	9.38 ± 0.38^d	10.65 ± 0.40^c
	40	-	42.60 ± 0.22^d	9.67 ± 0.34^d	11.59 ± 0.38^b
	-	50	43.77 ± 0.30^c	10.59 ± 0.37^c	11.96 ± 0.05^b
	-	100	43.94 ± 0.11^c	10.56 ± 0.37^c	12.80 ± 0.17^a
	20	50	44.62 ± 0.40^b	10.92 ± 0.08^c	12.59 ± 0.36^a
	20	100	44.66 ± 0.45^b	11.95 ± 0.06^b	12.63 ± 0.37^a
	40	50	44.92 ± 0.23^b	12.47 ± 0.40^a	12.74 ± 0.41^a
	40	100	46.59 ± 0.41^a	12.63 ± 0.33^a	12.98 ± 0.05^a

*Means followed by different letters within a column are significantly different at (p ≤ 0.05).

According to HPLC analysis, variations in the levels of alizarin and purpurin were observed depending on the concentrations of SA and L-Phe. Combinations of SA and L-Phe exhibited greater effectiveness compared to individual applications. Particularly noteworthy was the highest alizarin quantity (12.63 mg/g) detected in the medium containing 40 μM SA + 100 μM L-Phe, indicating an approximately fifty percent increase compared to the control (8.55 mg/g). With increasing concentrations of SA and L-Phe up to 40 μM, there was a corresponding rise in alizarin content in the roots. A similar pattern was observed in the accumulation of purpurin, with the maximum amount (12.98 mg/g) achieved from combinations of 40 μM SA + 100 μM L-Phe.

3.3. Effect of Elicitors, Precursors, and Inhibitors on AQ Production

The effects of three elicitors (YE, XY, PE) and a precursor (α-KGA) were examined by adding them at different concentrations (10, 20, 30 mg/L) into a medium containing IAA, IBA, and NAA (1.5 + 0.5 + 0.75 mg/L). Alizarin and purpurin production levels were evaluated after a 30-day incubation period [Table 3].

Table 3: Effect of elicitors and precursor on the production of alizarin and purpurin in the adventitious roots of R. cordifolia.

Auxin Type (mg/L)	SA & L-Phe (µM/L)	Elicitors/ Precursors	Concentration (mg/L)	Total AQs (mg/g)*	Alizarin (mg/g)*	Purpurin (mg/g)*
IAA + IBA + NAA (1.5 + 0.5 + 0.75)	40+100	Control	0	46.59 ± 0.41ⁱ	12.63 ± 0.33^f	12.98 ± 0.05^d
		Yeast extract	10	47.71 ± 0.27^h	12.53 ± 0.39^f	13.59 ± 0.40^d
			20	49.83 ± 0.22^f	13.75 ± 0.31^d	13.64 ± 0.48^d
			30	48.48 ± 0.36^g	13.14 ± 0.20^e	13.43 ± 0.46^d
		Xylan	10	48.55 ± 0.35^g	13.81 ± 0.34^d	13.66 ± 0.32^d
			20	51.33 ± 0.86^d	14.51 ± 0.43^c	15.54 ± 0.32^b
			30	51.08 ± 0.59^de	14.30 ± 0.36^cd	15.94 ± 0.63^b
		Pectin	10	48.65 ± 0.41^g	14.55 ± 0.32^c	14.49 ± 0.35^c
			20	52.48 ± 0.41^c	14.71 ± 0.80^c	14.70 ± 0.41^c
			30	50.67 ± 0.31^e	15.44 ± 0.46^b	15.47 ± 0.39^b
		α-ketoglutaric acid	10	52.66 ± 0.32^c	14.63 ± 0.44^c	14.67 ± 0.34^c
			20	58.43 ± 0.73^b	14.24 ± 0.37^cd	15.58 ± 0.47^b
			30	64.65 ± 0.34^a	17.59 ± 0.38^a	19.61 ± 0.29^a

*Means followed by different letters within a column are significantly different at (p ≤ 0.05).

The control group consisted of adventitious roots cultured in an MS liquid medium fortified with IAA, IBA, and NAA (1.5 + 0.5 + 0.75 mg/L). Adding elicitors and precursors to the culture medium resulted in a notable influence on AQ accumulation. Adding XY, PE, and α-KGA led to notable improvements in biomass and AQ accumulation compared to the control group. Specifically, the inclusion of α-KGA at a concentration of 30 mg/L resulted in the highest production of total AQ (64.65 mg/g), alizarin (17.59 mg/g), and purpurin (19.61 mg/g) when compared with the effects of other elicitors and precursors [Figure 1F]. The optimal culture conditions for maximizing the synthesis of AQs, alizarin, and purpurin are illustrated in Figure 2.

Figure 2: Protocol for enhanced production of Alizarin and Purpurin.

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4. DISCUSSION

The multifaceted biological properties of AQ derivatives, encompassing antimicrobial, antileukemia, and antitumor activities, unfold a complex scientific panorama [24]. Adventitious root culture presents intricate challenges as an avant-garde avenue for secondary metabolite production [25]. These cultures, characterized by rapid growth and reliable metabolic productivity, serve as genuine hubs for biomass production. The selection of MS medium, known for its nutrient richness, introduces us to the idiosyncrasies of various plant species, each exhibiting unique preferences for medium strength [26].

Despite numerous biotechnological attempts to produce AQ through the hairy root cultures of R. cordifolia [27] and Rubia akane [28-30], the effects of different combinations of auxins, elicitors, and precursors remain largely unexplored.

IBA, a common auxin used to promote adventitious root development in plant tissue culture [31-34], was effective in the current work. Notably, a low concentration of auxins alone proved sufficient for root development. The research indicates that the combination of IAA + IBA + NAA (1.5 + 0.5 + 0.75 mg/L) emerged as the optimal PGR for achieving the highest adventitious root induction and growth compared to media without PGR [Figure 1C; Table 1 and Supplementary Table 1]. In this context, the pivotal role of pericycle cells in root primordia formation is significant [35].

In adventitious root culture, the choice of medium composition plays a pivotal role, with MS medium being notable for its relatively high nutrient concentration. The optimal strength of MS medium varies widely across plant species, adding a layer of complexity to the establishment of standardized protocols. This study employed a full-strength MS medium to induce adventitious roots, revealing an intriguing interplay between nutrient strength, auxin concentrations, and plant responses. It is noteworthy that optimal MS medium strength can differ significantly among plant species. Rajesh et al. [36] and Lee and Paek [37] demonstrated the highest adventitious root biomass and bioactive compound production in Podophyllum hexandrum and Eleutherococcus koreanum, respectively, when utilizing 0.5× MS medium. Conversely, Cui et al. [38] reported variable responses in Hypericum perforatum, with adventitious root growth being enhanced at both 0.5× and 1× MS, while total phenolics increased specifically in 0.25× and 0.5× MS medium.

These divergent results suggest that the relationship between nutrient strength, adventitious root growth, and bioactive compound production is intricate and species-specific. Some studies have reported that the suppression of adventitious root growth and bioactive compound production under high nutrient strength may be attributed to osmotic stress or lipid peroxidation, intensifying water scarcity and toxicity [26]. Conversely, our investigation indicates that elevated nutrient strength enhances adventitious root induction. This disparity underscores the complexity of the factors influencing adventitious root culture outcomes, including auxin concentrations [Table 1 and Supplementary Table 1], plant species, and genotypes. Further investigation is required to understand the intricate relationship among these variables and uncover the mechanisms that regulate the ideal nutrient conditions for improved induction of adventitious roots and the production of bioactive compounds.

The increase in AQ levels resulting from the application of SA and L-Phe underscores their roles as signaling molecules, coordinating the synthesis of secondary metabolites. When recognized by plant receptors, elicitors such as SA and L-Phe activate a variety of effectors, including ion channels, NADPH oxidases, protein kinases, G proteins, and second messenger molecules like hydrogen jasmonic acid, peroxide, SA, and internal calcium release. This complex signaling cascade ultimately triggers upregulation of relevant genes, thereby stimulating the enhanced accumulation of secondary metabolites [39].

Plants respond quickly to abiotic stress by producing SA, activating the plant’s defense mechanism [40, 41]. The environmental and internal factors influencing the chorismate/succinyl benzoic acid biosynthesis pathway in the madder plant impact the synthesis of AQs [42].

Our research findings demonstrated that applying SA and L-Phe resulted in substantial alterations in accumulating secondary metabolites in madder adventitious roots. Interestingly, compared to the application of SA alone and the combination of SA and L-Phe, the presence of L-Phe alone led to a greater generation of bioactive substances [43]. These findings align with Mobin et al.’s (44) observations, who reported an elevated root growth index in Echinacea purpurea when L-Phe was added to root cultures at various concentrations. However, the effects of increased L-Phe concentrations on other plant species, such as strawberry and Larrea divaricata, exhibited variations, including suppressed cell growth and no discernible effect on root formation [45, 46]. These discrepancies may be attributed to variations in L-Phe concentrations, genotypes, and culture types [44, 47].

Notably, SA has been reported to inhibit cell proliferation in Salvia miltiorrhiza [48] and root growth in Bacopa monnieri [49]. However, our investigation indicates that SA favors the synthesis of bioactive substances in R. cordifolia [Table 2].

Consistent with our results, methyl jasmonate and SA significantly elevated anthraquinone accumulation in both transgenic and non-transgenic calluses of R. cordifolia [50]. L-Phe was found to enhance the root development of madder (Rubia tinctorum), while the effect of SA on root development parameters varied depending on its concentration. Interestingly, L-Phe did not notably impact the overall AQ content, encompassing both alizarin and purpurin. In contrast, SA led to an enhancement of AQs, with 20 µM SA proving the most optimal, resulting in the highest levels of total AQ, alizarin, and purpurin [43]. These findings highlight SA’s complex and context-dependent effects, emphasizing its dual role as a growth inhibitor and a promoter of secondary metabolite synthesis in R. cordifolia.

The influence of SA on plant growth has been multifaceted, as evidenced by its varying effects on Stemona plant root cultures. In the first week of culturing, root cultures were increased with 0.1 and 0.5 mM of SA, while a decrease occurred with 0.3 and 1.0 mM of SA. However, by the second week, root growth was reduced across all SA dosages [51]. The dynamic response underscores the complexity of SA’s impact on growth, emphasizing the role of several influencing factors, including SA concentration, culture type, genotype, culture duration, and the presence of elicitors [44, 46, 52].

Elicitors and precursors offer a strategic approach to augmenting the production of secondary metabolites, thereby enhancing their economic viability. Elicitors activate specific genes, triggering the biosynthesis of diverse chemical groups constituting secondary plant products [53, 54]. In our study, α-ketoglutaric acid (α-KGA) emerged as a pivotal factor influencing alizarin and purpurin production in R. cordifolia [Table 3]. α-Ketoglutaric acid is a significant intermediary in the Krebs cycle, which is crucial for cellular respiration and energy generation. It also serves as a precursor in the biosynthetic pathways leading to anthraquinone synthesis. The addition of α-ketoglutaric acid may accelerate the flux via metabolic pathways that lead to synthesizing secondary metabolites, including anthraquinones like alizarin and purpurin [55]. The isochorismate/O-succinyl benzoate route facilitated the conversion of carbon skeletons from shikimic acid and α-KGA into the A and B rings of AQ). Concurrently, core terpenoid blocks produced by the 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate (MEP) pathway, specifically isopentenyl diphosphate and dimethyl allyl diphosphate, served as the source for the C ring [56]. Guo et al. [57] indicated that incorporating α-KGA into the medium speeds up the utilization of acetyl CoA, thereby affecting the metabolic flow of the MEP pathway.

Our investigation significantly impacted AQ production in adventitious root cultures by determining the distinct effects of elicitors and precursors [Table 3]. Comparable findings were reported in the adventitious roots of Morinda citrifolia L. [58]. Simultaneously, the co-application of elicitors inhibited both adventitious roots and AQ production in M. citrifolia [59]. The in vitro multiplication of adventitious roots unveils a promising avenue, serving as a reservoir for the cultivation of pharmaceutically significant AQ constituents, which underscores the potential of optimizing culture conditions to enhance the yield of valuable secondary metabolites with economic applications.

5. CONCLUSIONS

In conclusion, this study highlights the significance of tailoring auxin combinations to optimize adventitious root culture for enhanced secondary metabolite production, particularly AQs. The research investigates the complexities of adventitious root cultures of R. cordifolia, shedding light on the complex relationships between auxin concentration, pH, and the efficacy of various elicitors and precursors in influencing AQ production. Optimal adventitious root yield was achieved by cultivating nodal explants in MS media supplemented with IAA + IBA + NAA (1.5 + 0.5 + 0.75 mg/L), with an initial inoculum density of 1 g and a pH value of 5.7. Subsequent assessments revealed that the precursor α-ketoglutaric acid exhibited superior efficacy in enhancing AQ, alizarin, and purpurin production compared to alternative elicitors and precursors. The highest observed levels of AQ (64.65 mg/g), alizarin (17.59 mg/g), and purpurin (19.61 mg/g) were attained under cultivation conditions featuring a 30 mg/L concentration of α-ketoglutaric acid. The result highlights the remarkable potential of α-ketoglutaric acid as a modulator for enhancing AQ production.

In summary, this study demonstrates the capacity of adventitious root cultures of R. cordifolia to produce valuable AQs and elucidates the crucial factors influencing the production of alizarin and purpurin. Beyond the laboratory, the optimized culture conditions proposed in this study hold promise for practical applications, offering environmentally friendly alternatives to producing natural dyes across diverse industries. These findings contribute to the ongoing development of cell culture techniques for sustainable and eco-conscious practices in natural dye production.

6. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The authors BSS, NS, and CC gratefully acknowledge Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, for its support. The author MHGB acknowledges Jamal Mohamed College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, for its support. The author GM thankful to Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, for its support.

7. AUTHOR CONTRIBUTIONS

All authors made substantial contributions to conception and design, acquisition of data, or analysis and interpretation of data; took part in drafting the article or revising it critically for important intellectual content; agreed to submit to the current journal; gave final approval of the version to be published; and agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work. All the authors are eligible to be an author as per the international committee of medical journal editors (ICMJE) requirements/guidelines.

8. FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND SPONSORSHIP

The study was supported by Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai.

9. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

The authors report no financial or any other conflicts of interest in this work.

10. ETHICAL APPROVALS

This study does not involve experiments on animals or human subjects.

11. DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT

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Sivamaruthi B S [PubMed] [Google Scholar ]

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1. INTRODUCTION

2. MATERIALS AND METHODS

2.1. Plant Material

2.2. Adventitious Root Formation

2.3. Impact of L-Phenylalanine and Salicylic Acid on Alizarin and Purpurin Production

2.4. Effect of Elicitors and Precursors on Alizarin and Purpurin Production

2.5. Adventitious Root Biomass Determination

2.6. Root Growth Parameters

2.7. Extraction and Quantification of Anthraquinones (AQ)

2.8. HPLC Analysis for the Detection of Alizarin and Purpurin

2.9. Statistical Analysis and Experimental Design

3. RESULTS

3.1. Effect of Auxins and pH on the Development of Adventitious Roots and the Accumulation of Total Anthraquinones, and Alizarin and Purpurin

3.2. Effect of SA and L-Phe on Alizarin and Purpurin Production

3.3. Effect of Elicitors, Precursors, and Inhibitors on AQ Production

4. DISCUSSION

5. CONCLUSIONS

6. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

7. AUTHOR CONTRIBUTIONS

8. FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND SPONSORSHIP

9. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

10. ETHICAL APPROVALS

11. DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT

12. SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL

13. USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)-ASSISTED TECHNOLOGY

14. PUBLISHER’S NOTE

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