G. A. White, A. Starratt
Nov 1, 1967
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Botany
Abstract
A new phytotoxic compound, zinniol, C15H22O4, was isolated from cultures of the pathogenic fungus Alternaria zinniae. The toxin causes severe shrivelling of plant stems, browning of leaf veins, and chlorosis of surrounding leaf tissue. Zinniol inhibits seed germination and shows weak activity against fungi and bacteria.