화학공학소재연구정보센터
Bioresource Technology, Vol.70, No.3, 303-304, 1999
A preliminary investigation of some Maruthamalai forest plants for phytochemical compounds
Twenty five plant species from the Maruthamalai hills, Coimbatore, were screened for the presence of phytoconstituents. Among 25 plants, 19 gave positive tests for flavonoids, 23 for alkaloids, 20 for saponins, 25 for tannins, 22 for steroids and terpenoids, 23 for phenolic compounds, and tests indicated the presence of rotenoids in all the plants.