Flavone compounds in male and female asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) plants |
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| Authors: | Timothy C R Prickett John R L Walker |
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| Abstract: | Biochemical differences between male and female asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L) plants have been investigated. A compound termed ‘male sex factor’ (MSF) was found only in male shoots during flowering whereas a closely related ‘sex-like factor’ (SLF) occurred in plants of both sexes. SLF was tentatively identified as 4′-hydroxy-5: 7-dimethoxyflavone (5: 7-dimethoxy-apigenin). The possible role of MSF in asparagus breeding and cultivation is considered. |
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| Keywords: | Asparagus officinalis male sex factor flavone 5: 7-dimethoxy-apigenin 4′ -hydroxy-5: 7-dimethoxyflavone |
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