IRIDOIDS OF GARRYA ELLIPTICA AS PLANT GROWTH INHIBITORS

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0031-9422(00)80374-X

Extracts from catkins of Garrya elliptica inhibit the growth of wheat embryos.The components responsible for this activity have been identified as the iridoids geniposide and geniposidic acid together with their aglucones.Key Word Index - Garrya elliptica; Garryaceae; iridoids; aglucones; genipin; geniposide; geniposide acid; plant growth inhibitors.