Effects of Concentration and Temperature of Nutrient Solution on Growth and Camptothecin Accumulation of <i>Ophiorrhiza pumila</i>

The medicinal plant, <i>Ophiorrhiza pumila</i>, naturally grows on the floors of humid inland forests in subtropical areas. It accumulates camptothecin (CPT), which is used as an anti-tumor agent, in all organs. We investigated the optimal hydroponic root-zone environments for growth and...

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Main Authors: Ji-Yoon Lee, Miki Hiyama, Shoko Hikosaka, Eiji Goto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/9/6/793