Essential fatty acids and phenolic acids from extracts and leachates of southern cattail (Typha domingensis P.)

    Authors

    M. T. Gallardo-Williams; C. L. Geiger; J. A. Pidala;D. F. Martin

    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Phytochemistry

    Keywords

    Typha domingensis; Typhaceae; cattail; phytotoxins; fatty acids; phenolics; AQUATIC PLANTS; LATIFOLIA; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Plant Sciences

    Abstract

    We have been able to isolate several phytotoxic compounds from aqueous extracts and leachates of cattails (Typha domingensis) using activated charcoal as an absorbant, followed by successive extraction with organic solvents, analysis by GC/MS, and structural elucidation by NMR spectroscopy when possible. The phytotoxins were identified as essential fatty acids (linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid) and phenolic compounds of known phytotoxic activity (caffeic acid from the aqueous extracts; caffeic, p-coumaric, and gallic acid from the leachates). Both extracts and the phytotoxins in the extracts have the potential of inhibiting the growth and chlorophyll production of several ecologically relevant species. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

    Journal Title

    Phytochemistry

    Volume

    59

    Issue/Number

    3

    Publication Date

    1-1-2002

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    305

    Last Page

    308

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000173992400008

    ISSN

    0031-9422

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