Taxol yield maximization from Yew Trees

Maximum Taxol yields in Taxus Brevifolia

Purpose

1) Quantitative and qualitative analysis of taxol and taxol derivatives from needles and bark of mature yew trees to determine if phenology, environmental conditions or penetic difference affect taxol production. 2) Cultural treatments (hedging and bran

Topics
Yew Tree yields
Taxol yield maximization from Yew Trees
Currently Active
Yes
Agency
Forest Science OSU & PNW Research Station
Project Type
Research
Research Forest
N/A
Researcher
Vance, Nan
Role
PI
Collaborators
Kelsey, Rick
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Import Unique ID
293
Project ID
293