Abstract
Peptides have emerged as key regulators in various physiological processes, including
growth, development, stress, and defense responses within plants as well as ecological
interactions of plants with microbes and animals. Understanding and harnessing plant
peptides can lead to the development of innovative strategies for crop improvement,
increasing agricultural productivity, and enhancing resilience to environmental challenges
such as drought, pests, and diseases. Moreover, some plant peptides have shown promise
in human health applications, with potential therapeutic benefits as ingredients in
herbal medicines as well as novel drug leads. The exploration of plant peptides is
essential for unraveling the mysteries of plant biology and advancing peptide drug
discovery. This short personal commentary provides a very brief overview about the
field of plant-derived peptides and a personal word of motivation to increase the
number of scientists in pharmacognosy working with
these fascinating biomolecules.
Key words
Peptide - peptidomics - drug discovery
