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Pharmacognosy
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Pharmacognosy is the study of crude drugs obtained from medicinal plants, animals, fungi, and other natural sources. The American Society of Pharmacognosy defines pharmacognosy as "the study of the ph
Dioscorides’ Materia Medica, c. 1334 copy in Arabic, describes medicinal features of various plants.
Dioscorides’ Materia Medica, c. 1334 copy in Arabic, describes medicinal features of various plants.
The carotenoids in primrose produce bright red, yellow and orange shades.
The carotenoids in primrose produce bright red, yellow and orange shades.
Bioprospecting
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Bioprospecting is the exploration of natural sources for small molecules, macromolecules and biochemical and genetic information that could be developed into commercially valuable products for the agr
Annonin-based biopesticides, used to protect crops from beetles and other pests, were developed from the plant Annona squamosa.
Annonin-based biopesticides, used to protect crops from beetles and other pests, were developed from the plant Annona squamosa.
The tuberculosis drug streptomycin was discovered from the actinomycete Streptomyces griseus.
The tuberculosis drug streptomycin was discovered from the actinomycete Streptomyces griseus.
Zingiber officinale, an example of a medicinal plant used in multiple cultures
Zingiber officinale, an example of a medicinal plant used in multiple cultures
Voucher deposition allows species identity to be re-evaluated if there are problems re-isolating an active constituent from a biological source.
Voucher deposition allows species identity to be re-evaluated if there are problems re-isolating an active constituent from a biological source.