Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
secondary metabolites, endophytes of Cornus Sericea
College
Life Sciences
Department
Plant and Wildlife Sciences
Abstract
All civilizations have used plants and their byproducts to effectively grow and cultivate crops, as well as manage and treat many ailments. Even today, approximately 25% of prescribed medications are constituted by plants. Many of the active metabolites are produced in such small quantities that mass production by using the plant is unreasonable. However, the endophytes found within plants tend to produce the same metabolites. These fungi and bacteria commonly produce secondary metabolites possessing antibacterial, antifungal or other medicinal properties. By looking to historical medicinal plants, novel endophytes and metabolites have been discovered and integrated into agriculture and medicine. One such plant, Cornus Sericea, has been traditionally used by Native Americans for its relief from colds, fevers and rashes, as well as its analgesic properties. Despite these indicators, endophytes of C. Sericea have not been previously studied.
Recommended Citation
Sullivan, Madsen and Geary, Brad
(2016)
"Examination and Classification of Secondary Metabolites from Endophytes of Cornus Sericea,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2016:
Iss.
1, Article 189.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2016/iss1/189