UV-B Induced Changes in the Secondary Metabolites of Morus alba L. Leaves

UV-B Induced Changes in the Secondary Metabolites of Morus alba L. Leaves

Ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiation is harmful to plants and human beings. Many secondary metabolites, like flavonoids, alkaloids, and lignin, are UV-B absorbing compounds, which can protect the genetic material of plants. Furthermore, they are active components of herbal drugs. UV-B radiation can activa...

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Main Authors: Da-Wei Zhang, Jing-Kui Tian, Run-Ze Chen, Lei Cui, Hong-Wei Fu, Lin Zhang, Ming-Yao Sun, Xi-Da Gu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-04-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
UV radiation
chalcomoracin
moracin N
Diels-Alder type adducts
mulberry leaves
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/15/5/2980/

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