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Alkaloid and Phenolic Compounds of Rafflesia hasseltii Suringar and its host Tetrastigma leucostaphylum (Dennst.) Alston ex Mabb. in Bukit Tigapuluh National Park, Riau: A Preliminary Study

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: Two alkaloid compounds (nicotine and caffeine) together with three phenolic compounds (catechin, proanthocyanidin and phenolic acid) were firstly detected in Rafflesia hasseltii and its host, Tetrastigma leucostaphylum in Bukit Tigapuluh National Park, Riau. The content of all compounds is higher in R. hasseltii than its host.© 2008 Jurusan Biologi FMIPA UNS SurakartaKey words: Rafflesia hasseltii, Tetrastigma leucostaphylum, alkaloids, phenolic compounds, HPLC.

Source: Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity

DOI: 10.13057/biodiv/d090105

Authors: NERY SOFIYANTI, NINIK NIHAYATUL WAHIBAH, DEDEK PURWANTO, EDY SYAHPUTRA, KAMARUDIN MAT SALLEH

Institutions: National University of Malaysia, Riau University

Language: English

Topic: Phytochemistry and Biological Activities

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $320

Funders: Louisiana State University, Khon Kaen University, Institut Pertanian Bogor, Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi