All constituents
Phenols, phenolic acids, general
Phenols and phenolic acids have wide ranging effects.
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Purines, general
Purines, like alkaloids, are nitrogenous compounds, but are not included among the alkaloids because they are soluble in warm water. Well-known purines are adenine, guanine, thymine and cytosine, the building…
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Saponins, general
Saponins are a major plant defense against bacteria, fungi and yeasts. Saponins are also called soap like substances. This is because, like soap, they can foam and also change the…
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Tannins, general
Tannins probably protect the plant against infections and enemies, such as insects and herbivores.
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