ISSN:
1365-3040
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract. The alkaloids of reed canarygrass respond to changes in soil moisture and nitrogen fertility. Gramine and hordenine levels increased under field conditions of moisture deprivation and this effect was enchanced when nitrogen fertilizer was applied. The level of 5-methoxy-N-methyltryptamine was affected mainly by the nitrogen amendment. Exceptional alkaloid levels in reed canarygrass are interpreted in relation to climatic and plant osmotic parameters. Improved TLC fluorescence scanning procedures are presented for quantifying reed canarygrass alkaloids.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3040.1979.tb00089.x
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