Phenolic Secondary Metabolites in <i>Aldrovanda vesiculosa</i> L. (Droseraceae).

ABSTRACT: Background: Aldrovanda vesiculosa L. is a small aquatic plant that produces snap traps for capturing zooplankton prey. Aldrovanda belongs to the family Droseraceae, which is well known for the production of secondary metabolites (especially naphthoquinones). However, compared to other species in this family (Drosera and Dionaea), A. vesiculosa has been very poorly studied in terms of metabolites. The Aim: To fill this gap in knowledge, we investigated what secondary metabolites are present in the shoots of these plants. A hypothesis was tested stating that there are more metabolites in the younger (apical) parts of the shoots, which protect them from herbivores. Methods: Shoots of A. vesiculosa were collected, and the plant material w

SUBMITTER: Wojciak M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12472234 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature