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Tannins—their occurrence and significance
Author(s) -
White Theodore
Publication year - 1957
Publication title -
journal of the science of food and agriculture
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.782
H-Index - 142
eISSN - 1097-0010
pISSN - 0022-5142
DOI - 10.1002/jsfa.2740080702
Subject(s) - tannin , proanthocyanidin , condensed tannin , function (biology) , biology , polyphenol , botany , biochemistry , evolutionary biology , antioxidant
The extent to which tannin extract production is itself an agricultural operation is indicated and the distribution of tannins in the plant kingdom discussed. Present knowledge of the nature of the tannins is summarized and illustrated, by reference to specific extracts. The problem of the biological origin and function of tannins is discussed, particular reference being made to the effect of these substances on viruses. Brief mention is made of the effect of tannins on soils which they may disperse or aggregate to a marked extent.