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Influence of seasonal variation on the phenology and liriodenine content of Annona lutescens (Annonaceae).
Journal of plant research - 1 Jul 2013
Castro-Moreno Marisol, Tinoco-Ojangurén Clara Leonor, Cruz-Ortega Ma Del Rocío, González-Esquinca Alma Rosa
Abstract excerpt
Annona lutescens Saff. (Annonaceae) grows as a native tree in Chiapas, Mexico in Tropical Dry Forest habitat. Like most Annonaceae, it biosynthesizes benzylisoquinoline alkaloids, mostly liriodenine. To determine the influence of seasonal changes in the accumulation of liriodenine, the monthly variation of liriodenine content in roots, stems and leaves of mature and young trees was observed. These parts of young...
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