Secondary Metabolites (Pterosin F and B) From Pteridium aquilinum

Monica Butnariu

Abstract

Secondary metabolites with active potential of fern are phenolic compounds, ptaquiloside (C20H30O8), pterosins (group of sesquiterpenes and norsesquiterpenes), hydrogen cyanide, and also produces carcinogenic compounds, etc. contains flavonoids, which have antibiotic properties, compounds that may have potential against fungal agents, pests for organic production.

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