Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5162839 Organic Geochemistry 2011 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Macrospores and microspores of Azolla caroliniana contain p-coumaric acid and ferulic acid-based sporopollenin. ► Contrary to common opinion, leaves and roots of A. caroliniana do not contain lignin. ► The polyphenolic component(s) of A. caroliniana resemble(s) that/those of higher plant condensed tannins.
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