Effects of Fusarium solani and F. oxysporum Infection on the Metabolism of Ginsenosides in American Ginseng Roots

American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L.) is a highly valuable herb widely used for medicinal treatments. Its pharmacologically important compounds are the ginsenosides, which are secondary metabolites in American ginseng root. The concentrations of ginsenoside in roots can be changed by fungal infe...

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Main Authors: Xiaolin Jiao, Xiaohong Lu, Amanda Juan Chen, Yi Luo, Jianjun J. Hao, Weiwei Gao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-06-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/6/10535