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The distribution of coumarins and furanocoumarins in #Citrus# species closely matches #Citrus# phylogeny and reflects the organization of biosynthetic pathways

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Dugrand-Judek A., Olry A., Hehn A., Costantino G., Ollitrault P., Froelicher Y., Bourgaud F.
2015

Citrus plants are able to produce defense compounds such as coumarins and furanocoumarins to cope with herbivorous insects and pathogens. In humans, these chemical compounds are strong photosensitizers and can interact with medications, leading to the ¿grapefruit juice effect¿. Removing coumarins and furanocoumarins from food and cosmetics imply additional costs and might alter product quality. ...

Physiologie et biochimie végétales

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