Monomeric Ellagitannins in Oaks and Sweetgum

Ellagitannins are plant phenolics characterized by biaryl-coupled gallic acid moieties esterified to a D-glucose core. They are widely distributed through higher plants. In the case of oaks, ellagitannin concentrations in heartwood can reach up to 10% (dry wt. basis). These secondary metabolites are...

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Main Author: Lei, Zhentian
Other Authors: Wood Science and Forest Products
Format: Others
Published: Virginia Tech 2014
Subjects:
Oak
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/27588
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-05082002-094755/

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