Habenariol Explained

Habenariol is a phenolic compound found in the semi-aquatic orchid Habenaria repens.[1] It acts as a feeding deterrent against the freshwater crayfish Procambarus clarkii.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. 10190047. 1999. Johnson. M. K.. A phenolic antioxidant from the freshwater orchid, Habenaria repens. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. Part C, Pharmacology, Toxicology & Endocrinology. 122. 2. 211–4. Alexander. K. E.. Lindquist. N. Loo. G. 10.1016/s0742-8413(98)10109-3.
  2. 10.1016/s0031-9422(98)00340-9. Habenariol, a freshwater feeding deterrent from the aquatic orchid Habenaria repens (Orchidaceae). Phytochemistry. 50. 8. 1333. 1999. Wilson. Dean M. Fenical. William. Hay. Mark. Lindquist. Niels. Bolser. Robin.

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