Heredity and Regulation of a Potential Commercial Crop: Perilla frutescens.

Perilla frutescens, also known as perilla, is an annual herbaceous plant that is primarily found in East Asian countries such as China, Japan, and Korea. It has been introduced for cultivation in Europe and North America. Perilla has multiple uses as oilseeds, herbal medicine, vegetables, and flowers, and it is rich in nutritional value and medicinal properties. Recent research has focused on the genomic analysis, ploidy evolution, metabolic regulation, and genetic diversity of perilla, as well as its potential for breeding and cultivation. The study of perilla's genetic heredity and quality breeding has led to the development of varieties with higher oil content and specific traits. However, the changing environment and regional variations pose challenges to perilla's growth and development. Facility cultivation and the use of chitosan oligosaccharide lactate have been explored as methods to improve perilla yield and quality. Overall, perilla frutescens shows great potential as a valuable medicinal and food plant. [Extracted from the article]