Phytochemical study of Fallopia dentatoalata gave seventeen compounds, two sterols (8 and 10), three anthraquinones (5, 16 and 17), one chromone (13), two stilbenes (3 and 4), two amides (11 and 12), six flavonoids (1, 2, 6, 7, 14 and 15) and one fatty acid (9). Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopic methods and in comparison with the reported data. Compound 11 was obtained from genus Fallopia

Seventeen known compounds were isolated from the 95% alcohol extract of the aerial parts of Chloranthus henryi Hemsl. var. hupehensis (Pamp.) K. F. Wu, including five lindenane sesquiterpenoid dimers (1–5) and twelve eudesmane sesquiterpenoids (6–17). In the present research, compounds 3 sarcaglabrin C, 6 neolitacumone C, 7 ent-Atractylenolide III and 8 dehydrocarissone were reported from the Chloranthus

Lavandula stoechas L. (Lamiaceae) is an attractive shrub native to the Mediterranean regions used for ornamental, melliferous, aromatic and medicinal purposes. Furthermore, this species presents an increasing interest in cosmetics, perfumery and pharmaceutical industries. The variability of qualitative and quantitative metabolic traits among nine wild germplasms representing the distribution area of

Phytochemical investigation of the aerial part of Peganum multisectum led to the isolation of thirteen compounds, including seven alkaloids (1–5, 7 and 12), two sterols (6 and 10), one phenylpropanoid (8), one lignanoid (11), one megastigman (9), and one phenol (13). Their structures were identified by spectroscopic methods like UV, IR, MS and NMR, and in comparison with the published data in the references

Fruit color is thought to be an adaptation to different animal pollinators, the fruits of Kadsura coccinea present diverse colors but the metabolic mechanism of the differences in color still needs further clarification. Here, we performed ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry based on targeted metabolome analysis of the fruits of two K. coccinea cultivars, ‘Dahong No. 1’

Origanum vulgare L. belonging to the Lamiaceae family, commonly known as oregano, is one of the most traded and consumed medicinal plants worldwide. It is a rich natural source of specialized metabolites including essential oils. The present study is the first comprehensive account of the essential oil profile of wild O. vulgare subsp. viride plants in Iran. Twenty native populations from four provinces

Phenolic acids (PAs) are potential antifungal agents of stored grain cereals. Previous studies have mostly focused on the action of single compounds, consequently providing limited information on their effect as mixtures. We tested the hypothesis that higher phytochemical diversity and concentration of phenolic acids provide better defense against pathogenic fungi of cereals. Five maize seed-borne

Background and aim There is currently a significant taxonomic confusion in the genus Zanthoxylum which has a wide application in Kenyan herbal medicine. The significance of proper identification/classification of medicinal plants is key in connecting the ethnobotanical uses with the existing chemical and biological knowledge. This study aims at solving the challenges encountered in the classification

Phytochemical research of Pteris multifida Poir. led to the isolation of fifteen compounds, including six flavonoids (1–6) and nine sesquiterpenoids (7–15). Their structures were characterized by NMR, MS, ORD and CD data. Compounds kaempferol 3-O-α-L-rhamnoside-7-O-β-D-glucoside (1), myricetin 3-O-β-D-glucoside (2), kaempferol 3-O-β-D-glucoside (4), luteolin-7-O-β-D-rutinoside (5), quercetin-3-O-α-L-rhamnopyranoside

Phytochemical investigation of the whole plant of Euphorbia peplus Linn. led to the isolation of previously uncharacterized jatrophane type diterpenoid euphopepluanone L (1), along with seven known compounds, including three diterpenes (2–4), three bisnorsesquiterpenes (5–7), and a monoterpene (8). Their chemical structures were established based on extensive spectroscopic analysis. Compounds 3 (20-deoxyingenol)

Phytochemical investigation on the rhizomes of Polygonatum nodosum Hua resulted in the isolation of thirteen saponins, which could be subdivided into eleven spirostanol saponins (1–5, 7–11 and 13) and two triterpenoid saponins (6 and 12). Structure elucidation of these isolates was performed based on MS, CD, 1D and 2D NMR data. All compounds (1–13) were first reported from P. nodosumthis, and compound

Medicinal and herbal plants are increasingly cultivated on commercial scale all around the world, to satisfy the large demand for natural remedies associated with plant bioactive compounds. Moringa oleifera Lam. is one of these attractive plant species, being cultivated across the world, with most of the production in Africa and Asia. However, it is increasingly reported that the composition and concentration

Phytochemical investigation from the roots of Anemone vitifolia Buch.-Ham. led to the isolation of eight compounds, including one triterpenoid saponin, two sugars, one coumarin, one amide, one saturated alkane, one olefin and one fatty acid. The structures of these metabolites were elucidated by spectroscopic data and comparisons with the data available in the literature. Among them, compound 7 ((6Z

Clusia criuva belongs to the Clusiaceae family and it is endemic to the rupestrian fields in Chapada Diamantina National Park (Brazil). Phytochemical investigation of C. criuva trunks led to the isolation of five triterpenoids [winchic acid (1), betulinic acid (2), lupeol (3), friedelin (4), and friedelinol (5)], four steroids [lanosterol (6), stigmasterol (7), β-sitosterol (8), and sitostenone (9)]

Twenty-two compounds were isolated from the 70% EtOH–H2O extract of Pulsatilla cernua (Thunb.) Bercht. ex J. Presl roots, and their structures were determined based on 1H NMR, 13C NMR and MS spectroscopic data, including (+)-pinoresinol (1), matairesinol (2), 4-ethoxycinnamic acid (3), p-hydroxy ethyl cinnamate (4), 3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)-2(E)-propenoic acid (5), methyl 4-hydroxycinnamate (6), radicol

Field studies have tested the effectiveness of nitrification inhibitors in reducing grassland soil nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions. However, the magnitude of the effects on N2O emission rates across global grasslands remains unclear owing to its spatial heterogeneity. In this study, we synthesized 40 datasets from 23 published studies. The meta-analysis revealed that effect size of nitrification inhibitors

Saccocalyx satureioides Coss. & Dur. is an endemic Algerian plant species growing in pre-desert area. The aerial parts are commonly used in the folk medicine. The fingerprint of the aerial part of S. satureioides essential oil (EO) collected periodically at different growing stages was established by GC and GC/MS analyses. Besides, the seasonal variations of the EO components were also investigated

Fifteen compounds were obtained from Polygonatum prattii Baker, which could be divided into four steroids, nine flavonoids, one lignanoid and one acidamide. The chemotaxonomic significance of P. prattii and the some other species among Asparagaceae was also discussed. As a result, Polygonatum may have close relationships with Liriope, Disporopsis, Ophiopogon and Aspidistra. Additionally, homoisoflavanones

Coral bleaching is caused by complete or partial loss of coral endosymbionts in response to increased sea surface temperature and solar radiation. A thermal stress leads to formation of reactive oxygen species resulting in a disturbance of coral cell membranes. Lipids are an essential component of cell membranes. The lipidome of the hard coral Acropora cerealis and its alteration under thermal stress

The genus Mikania (Compositae, tribe Eupatorieae) encompasses about 430 species mainly distributed in Neotropical region. More than 200 species of this genus occur in Brazil, highlighting the species widely used in folk medicine M. glomerata and M. laevigata. Nevertheless, the chemical composition of several Mikania species found in Brazil has not been studied yet. Thus, we performed the HPLC-ESI-MS/MS

Phytochemical investigation of Stenotaenia macrocarpa Freyn & Sint. (Apiaceae) led to the isolation of ten known compounds: eight flavonoids (1–8) and two furanocoumarins (9–10). The chemical structures of the compounds were elucidated based on 1D and 2D NMR and MS spectra, as well as comparison with the relevant literature data. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first detailed phytochemical

Floral scent has been suggested to be a key factor both in the diversification of the angiosperms, and the evolution and intra-specific differentiation of plants. In this study, we determined the ploidy and nuclear DNA content of B. macrostachya plants from 14 different populations across Yunnan using flow cytometry. The components of the floral scent were also identified using gas chromatography and

Floral scent is a highly complex and variable floral characteristic that is involved in pollinator attraction. One possible cause for variation in floral scent can be sexual identity of the flower. Here, we examine the floral scent bouquet of a synchronously dichogamous shrub, Canella winterana (L.) Gaertn.We used dynamic headspace extraction and gas chromatography – mass spectroscopy, followed by

Compounds from wild edible mushrooms has been reported to exert biological activities and contribute to the different flavors of mushrooms in our diet. Wild edible Boletus mushrooms are popular in Southwest China. In this study, we performed ultra-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-ESI-MS/MS) based on widely targeted metabolomics analysis to identify

In 2017, Gang Liu and colleagues published a paper in this journal in which they described the first mitochondrial genome of Japanese Sparrowhawk Accipiter gularis (Aves, Accipitriformes). The paper included two phylogenies (one based on full mitogenomes, the other on mitochondrial 12S/16S rRNA sequences) that placed this species among the goshawks and sparrowhawks (genus Accipiter). These phylogenies

The phytochemical study on ten populations of Salvia multicaulis Vahl. revealed that their essential oil qualitative profiles contained a significant amount of monoterpene hydrocarbons, which were the most abundant compounds. Besides, α-Pinene was the major constituent in all studied populations' essential oils. Significant correlations were observed between edaphic parameters and some major essential

In this study, we report the inter-organ, the sexual and the seasonal variability, of saponins contained in the common Mediterranean starfish Echinaster (Echinaster) sepositus. Saponins were extracted from five distinct body components namely the stomach, the pyloric caeca, the gonads, the oral body wall and aboral body wall. Of both sexes (males and females) collected at different seasons, the saponins

Phytochemical study on Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser has yielded ten indole alkaloids, neolarmarckine A-E (1–5), cadamine (6), 3β-isodihydrocadambine (7), angustine (8) and naulafine (9) and harmane (10). The structural elucidation of all the compounds were conducted based on the thorough analysis of spectroscopic data and comparison with reported data. The chemotaxonomic significance of all

Our studies report the isolation of seventeen compounds (1–17), which include three phenolic acids (12–14), seven flavonoids (3, 6, 8, 11, 15–17), four secolignans (1, 2, 5 and 9), one tetrahydrofuran lignin (10) and two alkaloids (4 and 7). These compounds have been obtained from the Peperomia tetraphylla using chromatographic methods. Their structures were confirmed based on spectroscopic methods