Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5177431 | Phytochemistry Letters | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Phytomelatonin levels of leaves and fruits of wild perennial species were tested. ⺠The tested species are known to be eaten by herbivores and frugivores. ⺠Considerable level of phytomelatonin was found in the leaves of all tested species. ⺠Phytomelatonin was found in seeds and pulp of fleshy fruits of different families. ⺠Edible phytomelatonin may affect the circadian rhythm of herbivores and frugivores.
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Authors
Ram Zohar, Ido Izhaki, Avi Koplovich, Rachel Ben-Shlomo,