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Narcissus and Daffodil

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260 M. Kreh<br />

relation to the qualitative <strong>and</strong> quantitative composition of the other alkaloids<br />

extracted.<br />

Galanthamine content of the bulb<br />

Figure 9.2 shows the content of galanthamine in the bulb of <strong>Narcissus</strong> ‘Carlton’.<br />

Galanthamine content decreased slightly over the first few samples (in November).<br />

Three months after planting, galanthamine content increased over about four<br />

Figure 9.2 Galanthamine content of bulbs of <strong>Narcissus</strong> ‘Carlton’ over one year. Upper<br />

curve calculated on a dry weight basis; lower curve calculated on a fresh<br />

weight basis.

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