Carotenoid pigments in the fungus of Coltsfoot (Coleosporium tussilaginis)

Authors

  • Gavrila NEAMTU University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Mănăștur St., 400372 Cluj-Napoca (RO)
  • Gh. ILLYES University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Mănăștur St., 400372 Cluj-Napoca (RO)
  • Maria OTOIU University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Mănăștur St., 400372 Cluj-Napoca (RO)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15835/nbha131171

Keywords:

Coleosporium tussilaginis, g- and b-carotene, Tussilago farfara

Abstract

Investigations were carried out on the carotenoid pigments in the fruiting bodies of the parasitic fungus Coleosporium tussilaginis (Pers.) Kleb., harvested in autumn from the lower mide of the leaves of coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara L.). The fructification of this fungus held only g-carotene and m-carotene. There were found no ranthophylls, epoxides; neither carboxyl nor carboxyl groups. The content of g-carotene was of 22 mg/100 g D.M. and that of b-carotene of 15 mg/100 g D.M. The content of both carotenoids was 10-12 times higher in camparison with their content in carrots. The fructification bodies of Coleosporium tussilaginis represents an important natural source of g- and b-carotene.

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Published

1983-08-05

How to Cite

NEAMTU, G., ILLYES, G., & OTOIU, M. (1983). Carotenoid pigments in the fungus of Coltsfoot (Coleosporium tussilaginis). Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 13(1), 45–49. https://doi.org/10.15835/nbha131171

Issue

Vol. 13 (1983)

Section

Research Articles
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DOI: 10.15835/nbha131171

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Copyright (c) 1983 Gavrila NEAMTU, Gh. ILLYES, Maria OTOIU

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