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 ...

"We've certainly got a link to poppies through the alkaloid I found." Dr Smith said there had been a "long-standing theory" the jugs had been containers for opium because their shape resembled a ...

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 ...