NMR-based metabolomic profiling of Peganum harmala L. reveals dynamic variations between different growth stages.

ABSTRACT: Xerophytes play an active role in preventing soil denudation and desertification in arid and semi-arid areas. Peganum harmala L. (Zygophyllaceae family), a seasonally growing, poisonous and drought-tolerant plant, is widely distributed in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and used as a traditional herbal medicine as well as, in winter, a fodder source. Previous research has focused on the pharmacological activity of isolated compounds and stress responses to growth environments. However, the metabolic profile of P. harmala and variations in its metabolites, including medicinally active and stress resistance components, have not been illustrated during different growth stages. Here, we collected plant samples in May, August, October and December. We determined the metabolic

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6083650 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature