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Taiwania (Taiwania cryptomerioides Hayata), native to Taiwan, is one of the most economically important tree species grown there. In this article we summarize the current results of phytochemistry and bioactivity of Taiwania extracts, including antifungal, antitermite, antibacterial, and antimite activities as well as cytotoxicity against three tumor cells. The resources of Taiwania are also addressed.
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Received: January 23, 2002 / Accepted: March 8, 2002
Acknowledgment The authors thank the National Science Council of R.O.C. for financial support (NSC-90-2313-B-002-344).
Correspondence to:S.-T. Chang
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Chang, ST., Wang, SY. & Kuo, YH. Resources and bioactive substances from Taiwania (Taiwania cryptomerioides). J Wood Sci 49, 0001–0004 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s100860300000
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s100860300000