| Abstract: | A number of mosses from widely different families have been studied by cross polarization solid state 13C NMR spectroscopy. Although polysaccharide-type materials dominate the NMR spectra, significant amounts of aromatic carbons are observed in some mosses. Some of this material can be removed by ultrasonic bath treatment, and is lignin derived, probably from impurities from fine root material from associated higher plants. However other material is truly moss-derived and appears to be from 1,3,5-hydroxybenzene structures. This is inconsistent with lignin as being a component of mosses, and suggests a tannin or hydroxybenzofuran polymer is responsible for moss rigidity. ?? 1989. |
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| ProdID: | 70016015 |
| Citation Author: | Wilson, M. A.; Sawyer, J.; Hatcher, P. G.; Lerch, III, H. E. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Phytochemistry |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | 1,3,5-Hydroxybenzene structures in mosses; 1989; Article; Journal; Phytochemistry; Wilson, M. A.; Sawyer, J.; Hatcher, P. G.; Lerch, III, H. E. |
| Citation Start Page: | 1395 |
| Citation Volume: | 28 |
| Citation Year: | 1989 |
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| Text: | 1,3,5-Hydroxybenzene structures in mosses; 1989; Article; Journal; Phytochemistry; Wilson, M. A.; Sawyer, J.; Hatcher, P. G.; Lerch, III, H. E. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Sun, 1 Jan 1989 00:00 -0600 |
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