Chlorophyl biodegradation product from Hamamelis virginiana autumnal leaves

Abstract

The biodegradation of bioorganic solid waste involves several million tons of senescent plant leaves every autumn. Chemical evidence about bioorganic matter contained in the senescent leaves remains undetermined. The biodegradation of senescent leaves comprises a series of biodegradation transitions that bring about changes in leaf texture, metabolic changes and colour. Leaves turn yellow as a result of chlorophyll biodegradation. Chlorophyll biodegradation products, in the autumnal leaves of Hamamelis virginiana, Hamamelidaceae, were investigated. Here is a report on one chlorophyll biodegradation product isolated from yellow Hamamelis virginiana, Hamamelidaceae autumnal leaves. The structure of the isolated chlorophyl biodegradation product was elucidated by spectroscopic and spectrometric data. The isolated chlorophyl biodegradation product was an UNCC (Urobilinogenic Non - fluorescent Chlorophyll Catabolite).