Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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Same plant species, different chemistry: Why chemotype labels matter

Plants of the same species can differ considerably in their chemical composition, affecting their smell, taste and even toxicity. A new study shows that the term "chemotype" has not been used consistently.

Same plant species, different chemistry: Why chemotype labels matter
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Plants of the same species can differ considerably in their chemical composition, affecting their smell, taste and even toxicity. A new study shows that the term "chemotype" has not been used consistently.

Originally published at Phys.org

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