Intra-Population Variation of Secondary Metabolites in Cistus ladanifer L.

ABSTRACT: In previous studies, secondary metabolites in the leaf exudate of Cistus ladanifer, specifically aglycone flavonoids and diterpenes, were demonstrated to play an ecophysiological role. They protect against ultraviolet radiation, have antiherbivore activity, and are allelopathic agents. Their synthesis in the plant was also found to vary quantitatively and qualitatively in response to various environmental factors. In view of these findings, the present work was designed to clarify whether within a single population there are differences among individuals subject to the same environmental conditions. To this end, we analyzed the leaves of 100 individuals of C. ladanifer. The results showed the existence of intrapopulational variation, since, although all the individuals had the same composi

SUBMITTER: Valares Masa C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6274576 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature