F. Kurosaki, A. Nishi
1983
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Quality indicators
Journal
Phytochemistry
Abstract
Abstract 6-Methoxymellein was identified as a common phytoalexin produced by carrot roots irrespective of the species of challenging fungi. It was also shown that cultured carrot cells produced 6-methoxymellein when the culture was inoculated with fungi. This compound has a broad antimicrobial spectrum and inhibits the growth of several fungi, yeasts and bacteria.