半夏（Pinellia pedatisecta Schott）作为中国南方广泛分布的中药材，其块茎已被证实含有多种活性成分，但每年采收季节大量茎叶却被废弃。 与此同时，全球约5000万AD患者正面临现有治疗手段有限的困境，Aβ蛋白沉积和神经纤维缠结作为该病核心病理特征，亟需新型干预策略。

半夏（Pinellia ternata）的连作障碍（CCO）致使其产量和品质急剧下降，而有效的缓解措施缺失严重阻碍了该产业的可持续发展。在这项研究中，研究人员使用了一种微生物菌剂（MA）来缓解半夏的连作障碍。

The full-length cDNA of Pinellia ternata agglutinin (PTA) was cloned from inflorescences using RACE-PCR. Through comparative analysis of PTA gene (pta) and its deduced amino acid sequence with ...

Pinellia is a smallish plant only 8 to 12 inches tall and can grow in a variety of environments as long as the soil is well-drained. In our garden it is growing as a weed in full sun.