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Identification of phyto-oestrogens in berseem clover (Trifolium alexandrinum)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

M. Shemesh ,
N. Ayalon  and
H. R. Lindner
M. Shemesh
Affiliation:
Departments of Biochemistry and Reproduction, Kimron Veterinary Institute, Beit Dagan
N. Ayalon
Affiliation:
Departments of Biochemistry and Reproduction, Kimron Veterinary Institute, Beit Dagan
H. R. Lindner
Affiliation:
Department of Hormone Research, The Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel
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Summary

The oestrogenic isoflavones genistein, biochanin-A and formononetin, as well as the coumestan derivative coumestrol, were identified by thin-layer, paper and gas chromatography in berseem clover (Trifolium alexandrinum) grown in Israel. Under the conditions studied, the concentration of these oestrogens in the berseem clover (total < 0·01% in the dry matter) was considerably lower than those found in clover species known to be associated with infertility in ruminants.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 87 , Issue 3 , December 1976 , pp. 467 - 469
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1976

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