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@article{182926,
        author = {Sadguna.V},
        title = {Exploring the Multifaceted Applications of Pueraria tuberosa Roxb.: From Traditional Medicine to Modern Biotechnology},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {4125-4132},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=182926},
        abstract = {Pueraria tuberosa Roxb. (Indian Kudzu), a perennial leguminous climber from the Fabaceae family, has garnered significant attention due to its diverse pharmacological, ecological, and biotechnological applications. Traditionally utilized in Ayurvedic medicine for its rejuvenating properties, P. tuberosa exhibits a rich profile of secondary metabolites, notably isoflavonoids like puerarin, which contribute to its therapeutic effects in treating cardiovascular disorders, hypertension, diabetes, oxidative stress, and certain types of cancers.
Despite its traditional importance, scientific exploration of P. tuberosa remains limited, especially in the context of standardized propagation and conservation. The plant shows restricted regeneration via seed and tuber, necessitating the development of effective in vitro propagation methods. Tissue culture techniques such as callus induction, somatic embryogenesis, multiple shoot regeneration, and suspension cultures have been explored to address propagation challenges and enhance secondary metabolite production. Optimization of media components and growth regulators like BAP, NAA, TDZ, and 2,4-D has shown promising outcomes in micropropagation and metabolic enhancement.
        Recent studies also highlight the plant’s potent antimicrobial activity against various bacterial and fungal pathogens, demonstrating its potential in combating multidrug-resistant microbes. Biochemical analyses have revealed significant alpha-amylase and peroxidase activity, indicating roles in both plant physiology and potential industrial enzyme applications.
This review critically compiles the current knowledge on the morphological traits, phytochemistry, medicinal relevance, tissue culture advancements, and antimicrobial and biochemical attributes of P. tuberosa. It also identifies key research gaps, particularly in large-scale propagation, metabolic engineering, and the molecular basis of its pharmacological actions. Given its therapeutic promise and ecological adaptability, P. tuberosa represents a valuable but underutilized resource in modern botanical and biotechnological research, warranting deeper scientific attention for its sustainable utilization and conservation.},
        keywords = {Pueraria tuberosa, Indian Kudzu, Tissue culture, Isoflavonoids, Medicinal plants, antimicrobial activity, Somatic embryogenesis, Alpha-amylase, Peroxidase, In vitro regeneration.},
        month = {July},
        }