M. Takasugi, Y. Yachida, M. Anetai
Jan 5, 1975
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Chemistry Letters
Abstract
A nematicidal constituent, present at least at 35 ppm, was isolated from the roots of asparagus and identified as asparagusic acid, which has also been reported to exist in the edible part of the plant. The acid was toxic to several plant parasitic nematodes and would be a major factor in resistance of asparagus.