Derived from the poppy plant, the psychotropic narcotic has fascinated people for 5,000 years. For better and for worse.

This study identified distinct genetic subpopulations within the opium poppy germplasm, revealing a rich diversity in alkaloid profiles, particularly morphine, which is the dominant alkaloid in ...

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Poppy seeds, derived from the opium poppy plant (Papaver somniferum), are commonly used in various food products. However, their consumption can lead to the presence of opiate alkaloids ...

FIGURE 1. Quinolizidine alkaloid biosynthetic pathway: all QAs are derived from lysine. Enzymes involved in the pathway are L/ODC, copper amine oxidase (CuAO), and two acyltransferases ...

The ruling states the Controlled Dangerous Substances Act "does not distinguish between seeds that have different levels of ...

The global plant-based API market is expected to experience robust growth, with a projected value of USD 30,084.8 million in ...

All charges have been dropped against a Tulsa couple who were accused of selling poppy seeds online to a woman who died.

One product that the British could access in large quantities was opium grown in territories under their colonial control. The British response to address the trade imbalance was to flood the ...

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