STRUCTURAL IDENTIFICATION OF THE BIOACTIVE COMPONENTS OF THE SAMOAN FISH POISON PLANT BARRINGTONIA ASIATICA

Authors

Robert A. Burton, Brigham Young University
Dr. Noel L. Owen, Brigham Young University

Keywords

structural identification, bioactive components, Samoan fish poison plant, Barringtonia asiatica

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Chemical Engineering

Abstract

The seed of the Futu tree, Barringtonia asiatica, has been used by inhabitants of the Pacific islands for many years as a highly toxic fish poison.1 These ethnobotanical studies were responsible for the initiation of this investigation.

Recommended Citation

Burton, Robert A. and Owen, Dr. Noel L. (2013) "STRUCTURAL IDENTIFICATION OF THE BIOACTIVE COMPONENTS OF THE SAMOAN FISH POISON PLANT BARRINGTONIA ASIATICA," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2563.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2563