Universitas Jember
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Asked 30 June 2014
Does anyone know of a source of seeds or fresh plant material of Catharanthus pusillus?
This plant (a tropical weed) reportedly produces high levels of vindoline and catharanthine. (Plant Sci. 2001 Apr;160(5):971-977. Terpenoid indole alkaloid profile changes in Catharanthus pusillus during development. Zárate R, Dirks C, van der Heijden R, Verpoorte R.)
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Available here in Jember, Indonesia.
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V.O.Chidambaram College, Tuticorin
Respected Sir,
This plant is available in Petchiparai, Kanyakumari District Tamil Nadu.
Good Luck
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IBMC - Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular
Try B&T world seeds (http://b-and-t-world-seeds.com/) and Pan American Seed (http://www.panamseed.com/).
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V.O.Chidambaram College, Tuticorin
Respected Sir,
This plant is available in Petchiparai, Kanyakumari District Tamil Nadu.
Good Luck
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