Immunochemical localization of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in cryofixed glandular trichomes of Cannabis (Cannabaceae)

American Journal of Botany

Volumn 84, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 336-342

  Kim, Eun Soo ^a   Mahlberg, Paul G ^b  

^a Konkuk University   (South Korea)

^b INDIANA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Cannabaceae; Cannabis; cryofixation; gland; immunochemistry; tetrahydrocannabino l

Indexed keywords

CANNABACEAE; CANNABIS;

EID: 0030946679     PISSN: 00029122     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2307/2446007     Document Type: Article

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