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Plants That Contain DMT

DMT is surprisingly common in nature. Here are a few notable examples. 
Justin Cooke Last Updated: December 08, 2021

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CONTENTS
How Common is DMT in Plants?
Plant Families That Contain DMT
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6. Jurema (Mimosa spp.)

18. Osteophloem platyspermum
Why Do Plants Contain DMT?
How to Extract DMT From Plants
How to Prepare Changa From Plants
Summary: What Plants Are High in DMT?
References

D MT (dimethyltryptamine) is one of the strongest psychedelic

substances on Earth. Just a few milligrams is strong enough to blast
your entire consciousness into another dimension — sometimes
referred to as DMT hyperspace.

DMT is surprisingly common in nature. It’s found in various plants, animals, and
even a few species of sea sponges. This psychedelic is even produced in the
human brain (albeit in very low concentrations).

Here, we’ll explore 18 plants that produce notable concentrations of N,N,DMT,

and 5-MeO-DMT. We’ll also cover how to use these plants to extract DMT
yourself and other uses like changa or ayahuasca.

Let’s dig in.

How Common is DMT in Plants?

DMT is surprisingly abundant in the plant kingdom. Hundreds, if not thousands,
of plant species produce DMT in psychoactive doses. Even citrus fruit rinds
contain some DMT [1].

We don’t blast off every time we eat a lemon because our body is good at
breaking DMT down before it’s absorbed. It only becomes psychoactive when we
smoke, snort, or mix it with other plants that prevent the body from breaking it
down (monoamine oxidase inhibitors).

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Most plants produce a combination of N,N,DMT, 5-MeO-DMT, and 5-HO-DMT

(bufotenin). The ratio of these primary sources of DMT will vary depending on
the species, as well as environmental conditions and the time of year the plant
was harvested.

Plant Families That Contain DMT

DMT is more common in certain families or genera of plants than others.

The pea family (Fabaceae) is home to the most ambitious of the DMT-containing
plants. This includes genus’ including Mimosa, Acacia, Petalostylis, Desmodium,
Mucuna, and Lespedeza — just to name a few.

The other most predominant family of herbs that take the time to make DMT is
the nutmeg family (Myristicaceae). Notable DMT-containing members of this
family include Horsfieldia and Virola. Nutmeg itself is psychedelic too, but not
because of its DMT concentration. This herb relies on a psychoactive terpene
called myristicin instead.

Other notable plant genera’ that produce DMT include Phalaris, Delosperma, and
Psychotria.

Let’s cover each of these DMT-containing plants in more detail (along with a few
others).

1. Acacia spp.
The acacia genus contains around 160 different species — most of which are
found in Australia and Africa. They’re members of the pea family (Fabaceae),
which makes them close relatives of other DMT-containing genera including
mimosa and desmanthus.

Acacia trees are a rich plant source of DMT. Dozens of species have been
confirmed to contain a combination of N,N,DMT, 5-MeO-DMT, bufotenin, and
related tryptamine alkaloids
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related tryptamine alkaloids.

Acacia spp.
Some species, such as Acacia berlandieri contain other psychoactive alkaloids
too, including mescaline, amphetamines, and nicotine.

The bark and leaves contain the most DMT, which is used to prepare
formulations such as changa or ayahuasca. Acacia species are also an excellent
source for extracting DMT.

Mexican acacia (Acacia angustifolia) was used by the Aztecs in the form of a
tincture for mild psychoactive effects.

West African acacia (Acacia campylacantha) was fermented in beer to provide

mild to moderate psychoactive effects as well.

In parts of Southeast Asia, the resin of the catechu tree (Acacia catechu) is one of
the primary ingredients in betel quid — a psychoactive mixture made up of
several species of psychoactive plants.

Acacia trees that have been confirmed to contain DMT include:

Acacia acuminata
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Acacia acuminata
Acacia alpina
Acacia angustifolia
Acacia angustissima
Acacia auriculiformis
Acacia baileyana
Acacia berlandieri
Acacia catechu
Acacia caven
Acacia cole
Acacia complanata
Acacia confusa
Acacia confusa
Acacia constricta
Acacia cornigera
Acacia cultriformis
Acacia drepanolobium
Acacia farnesiana
Acacia filiciana
Acacia floribunda
Acacia georginae — contains toxic compounds too avoid this species
Acacia greggii
Acacia harpophylla
Acacia implexa
Acacia karroo
Acacia kempeana
Acacia kettlewelliae
Acacia laeta
Acacia longifolia
Acacia macradenia
Acacia maidenii
Acacia mangium
Acacia melanoxylon

Acacia mellifera
Acacia nilotica
Acacia phlebophylla
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Acacia phlebophylla
Acacia podalyriaefolia
Acacia polyacantha
Acacia retinodes
Acacia rigidula
Acacia roemeriana
Acacia salicina
Acacia schottii
Acacia senegal
Acacia sieberiana
Acacia simplex
Acacia tortilis
Acacia vestita

2. Yopo (Anadenanthera spp.)

Yopo (also called Yopo, Jopo, or Cohoba) is a tropical tree species found
throughout the Amazon and parts of the Caribbean.

The beans of the yopo tree contain relatively high concentrations of bufotenin
(7.4%) and related tryptamine alkaloids, including 5-MeO-DMT (0.04%) and
N,N,DMT (0.16%) [3].

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Anadenanthera spp.
This tree has a long history of use as a psychedelic. The most common form of
administration is to powder the beans and insufflate them through the nose.
Most commonly, someone will blow the snuff through a hollowed out piece of
bamboo directly into another person’s nose. This allows more yopo to enter the
nasal cavity than snorting the powder alone.

The process is painful but produces powerful psychedelic effects. The

experience is short-lived, lasting just a few minutes. Some tribes will combine
the Banisteriopsis caapi (ayahuasca) vine into the mix as well to prolong the
effects.

Related DMT-containing species include Anadenanthera macrocarpa and

Anadenanthera peregrina.

3. Giant River Reed (Arundo donax)

Arundo donax is a species of cane found throughout the Middle East, California,
the Caribbean, and the islands of the West Pacific.

Depending on the region, this plant goes by many common names; just a few
examples include giant cane, elephant grass, carrizo, arundo, Spanish cane,
Colorado river reed and wild cane
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Colorado river reed, and wild cane.

Arundo donax
As the name implies, this reed is very large — stretching itself up to 10 meters
high in optimal conditions. Its fast growth and tolerability to hot climates makes
it an attractive option for carbon sequestration and improving degraded soils. It
also contains high concentrations of isoprene — which is the precursor for
terpenes and synthetic rubbers, and plastics.

The whole plant contains a pharmacy of tryptamines, including N,N,DMT

(0.0057%), 5-MeO-MMT (0.0023%), 5-MeO-NMT, and bufotenine (0.026%).

4. Bundleflower (Desmanthus illinoensis)

Many members of the desmanthus genus contain DMT and related tryptamine
alkaloids. The bundleflower (Desmanthus illinoensis) contains the highest
concentration of N,N,DMT at around 0.34% in the root bark.

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Desmanthus illinoensis
This species can be found throughout the Eastern United States and is
particularly common in Florida, Texas, North Dakota, and Pennsylvania. Other
members of the desmanthus genus can be found in Mexico, Central and South
America, and Australia.

This genus is a member of the Fabaceae family of plants — which includes other
DMT-containing species, including acacia and mimosa.

5. Chagro-Panga (Diplopterys cabrerana)

Diplopterys cabrerana is an Amazonian vine sometimes used as an alternative to
chacruna for making ayahuasca. It contains high concentrations of N,N,DMT
(1.3%), and trace amounts of 5-MeO-DMT and other tryptamine alkaloids,
including bufotenin and methyltryptamine.

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Diplopterys cabrerana
The leaves of the plant also contain trace amounts of beta-carboline — which is a
common MAO inhibitor used to activate the DMT in plants. There isn’t enough
beta-carboline for this plant to be psychoactive on its own without a stronger
MAO inhibitor such as the ayahuasca vine.

This herb is a popular ingredient in homemade changa as well as for DIY DMT
extraction.

6. Jurema (Mimosa spp.)

Mimosa is a large genus of plants in the Fabaceae family. There are more than
400 species in this genus, many of which contain notable quantities of DMT.

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Mimosa spp.
By far, the most common species used for making ayahuasca or extracting DMT
are Mimosa hostilis and Mimosa pudica. The root bark of Mimosa hostilis
(formerly Mimosa tenuiflora) contains roughly 1.7% N,N,DMT by dried weight.
The stem bark also contains DMT, but in much lower concentrations (0.3%).

This plant is one of the most common sources used for DIY DMT extraction
because of its widespread availability, high level of safety, and rapid growth.

DMT-containing species of mimosa:

Mimosa hostilis
Mimosa pudica
Mimosa ophthalmocentra
Mimosa scabrella
Mimosa verrucosa

7. Chacruna (Psychotria viridis)

Chacruna is a member of the coffee family (Rubiaceae). It can be found
throughout the Amazon rainforest and is also cultivated by local farmers for its

use in ayahuasca.

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Any DMT containing plant can be used in combination with the ayahuasca vine
to make the ayahuasca brew — by chacruna is by far the most common species
used.

Psychotria viridis
The leaves of chacruna contain anywhere from 0.1% to 0.6% N,N,DMT by dried
weight.

A closely related species found primarily in Ecuador is Psychotria

carthaginensis — which is also used as a source of DMT when making ayahuasca.

8. Epeña (Virola spp.)

Virola is a genus of trees related to nutmeg (Myristica fragrans). The leaves, bark,
roots, and flowers of this tree contain varying amounts of N,N,DMT, and 5-MeO-
DMT.

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Virola spp.
The powdered resin of virola species is insufflated as an entheogen by various
indigenous Amazonian tribes — such as the Yanomami. It’s used in a similar
context to yopo and is sometimes used as an alternative for making ayahuasca.

Virola species that contain DMT:

Virola calophylla
Virola carinata
Virola divergens
Virola elongata
Virola melinonii
Virola multinervia
Virola pavonis
Virola peruviana
Virola rufula
Virola sebifera
Virola theiodora
Virola venosa

9. Bulbous Canary Grass (Phalaris aquatica)

Phalaris is a species of grass found on every continent except Antarctica. This
genus is incredibly diverse — found in virtually any landscape. Phalaris aquatica
prefers marshy wetlands and is an invasive species in many parts of the world
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prefers marshy wetlands and is an invasive species in many parts of the world.

Various species of phalaris contain tryptamine alkaloids such as N,N-DMT (0.1%),

5-MeO-DMT (0.2%), and bufotenin (0.005%).

Phalaris aquatica
Animals that graze on phalaris plants with especially high concentrations of
alkaloids develop a condition called “phalaris staggers” — which causes the
animal to experience tremors, loss of coordination, and potentially death.

This species is not considered a safe alternative to other DMT-containing plants

for the purpose of making ayahuasca or extracting DMT.

Other phalaris species that contain DMT:

Phalaris arundinacea (0.12%)

Phalaris tuberosa (0.02% )

10. Common Reed (Phragmites australis)

This wetland species of reed grows up to 6 meters tall and can spread laterally
nearly 5 meters per year. It’s tolerant to droughts, brackish water, and high
temperatures These characteristics allow the common reed to flourish in just
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temperatures. These characteristics allow the common reed to flourish in just
about any wetland bogs it manages to sink its roots into.

While this plant can be invasive and notoriously hard to eliminate from wetlands
or bogs, it has many uses. It’s commonly used as a roofing material, it’s a solid
source of cellulose, it can be eaten as food, the hollow stems are used as eco-
friendly drinking straws, and the plant can be used in phytoremediation for
cleaning contaminated water basins.

Phragmites australis
All parts of this plant contain modest concentrations of N,N,DMT, 5-MeO-DMT,
and bufotenin.

This reed is sometimes mistaken for other DMT-containing grasses and reeds,
such as Arundo donax and Phalaris aquatica.

11. Delosperma spp.

Delosperma is a genus of drought-resistant succulents with brightly colored,

long-lasting flowers. They’re found abundantly in South Africa and are a popular
garden variety in other hot arid parts of the world
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garden variety in other hot, arid parts of the world.

The leaves of delosperma contain both N,N,DMT and 5-MeO-DMT, which shift
throughout the year. N,N,DMT content is higher in plants harvested in the
winter, while 5-MeO-DMT concentrations are highest in the summer.

Delosperma spp.
Species of delosperma that contain DMT:

Delosperma acuminatum
Delosperma cooperi
Delosperma ecklonis
Delosperma esterhuyseniae
Delosperma hallii
Delosperma harazianum
Delosperma hirtum
Delosperma lydenbergense
Delosperma nubigenum
Delosperma pageanum

Delosperma pergamentaceum
Delosperma tradescantioides

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12. Desmodium spp.

Desmodium is a genus consisting of about 25 species in the Fabaceae (pea)
family. This family is notorious for its DMT-rich species, including acacia and
mimosa.

There are several species of desmodium that contain DMT, including D.

caudatum. D. gangeticum, D. gyrans, and others. Several DMT-containing
desmodium species have been moved to other taxonomic groupings, such as
Phyllodium pulchellum, which contains N,N,DMT, 5-MeO-DMT, and bufotenin.

Desmodium spp.
Some research suggests the species, Desmodium gangeticum has the highest
concentration of DMT of the genus — with around 0.057% N,N,DMT by dried
weight. The roots and leaves are used to extract DMT, but only plants that are
two years old or older contain any detectable concentrations of DMT.

Species of desmodium that contain DMT:

Desmodium caudatum
Desmodium gangeticum
Desmodium gyrans
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Desmodium gyrans
Desmodium pulchellum
Desmodium racemosum
Desmodium triflorum

13. Shrubby Bushclover (Lespedeza bicolor)

Lespedeza bicolor is a small shrub found throughout Asia. It’s often used as an
ornamental garden variety. It’s fast-growing but doesn’t overcrowd neighboring
plants.

This is a common herb in the Eastern United States, where it was used to
regenerate land destroyed by mining or other industrial activities.

Lespedeza bicolor
Unsurprisingly, this herb is another DMT-containing member of the Fabaceae
(pea) family. The leaves and root bark of the plant contain both N,N,DMT and 5-
MeO-DMT (concentrations unknown).

14. Butterfly Bush (Petalostylis cassioides)

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flowers. It’s a member of the Fabaceae family that contains around 0.5%
tryptamine alkaloids by dried weight in the seeds and leaves.

Petalostylis cassioides
The only study available examining the DMT levels of this plant (from the 1970s)
suggests it contains several tryptamine alkaloids, including tryptamine, N,N-
dimethyltryptamine, N-methyltryptamine, and tetrahydroharman.

The seeds are reported to have a “tryptamine smell” when crushed open. 

15. Velvet Bean (Mucuna pruriens)

Velvet bean is a popular nootropic supplement for its high L-Dopa and 5-HTP
concentrations. L-Dopa is a precursor for dopamine and 5 HTP is a precursor for
serotonin — two key neurotransmitters in the human brain.

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Mucuna pruriens
More recently, research has discovered Mucuna pruriens also contains modest
amounts of N,N,DMT, bufotenin, 5-MeO-DMT, and nicotine.

There isn’t enough DMT in this plant to be worth using it for extraction. The
leaves and seeds contain somewhere in the ballpark of 3 micrograms per gram.
This means that for a single 5 mg dose of DMT, you’d need nearly 2 kg of leaves —
which simply isn’t practical.

16. Pendarah (Horsfieldia superba)

This plant is a member of the nutmeg family (Myristicaceae) native to Sumatra,
Malaysia, and Singapore. It has a long history of use as a herbal medicine for
managing chronic pain but is currently listed as critically endangered due to
habitat loss in this rapidly developing region of the world.

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Horsfieldia superba
The bark contains 5-MeO-DMT, beta-carboline (an MAO inhibitor), and an
alkaloid with analgesic effects called horsfiline.

17. Iryanthera ulei

Iryanthera ulei is a tall tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It’s a member of the
Myristicaceae family, which contains several other DMT-containing genera of
plants as well — including Virola, Osteophloem, and Horsfieldia.

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Iryanthera ulei
There isn’t much information on this plant or how it’s used. We don’t have any
data specifying the specific concentrations of DMT in the plant, but there are
reports that it contains both 5-MeO-DMT and N,N,DMT in notable
concentrations.

18. Osteophloem platyspermum

Osteophloem platyspermum is the only listed species in the genus. It’s a species of
tree found primarily in Panama.

There’s very little information available about this species of plant, and virtually
no formal studies. The only data we have available about the DMT concentrations
of this plant come from a field study published by Harvard University back in
1980.

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Osteophloem platyspermum
The report suggests Osteophloem platyspermum contains both N,N,DMT and 5-
MeO-DMT in unspecified concentrations.

Why Do Plants Contain DMT?

While this is up for debate, the general consensus among scientists is that plants
produce DMT to protect themselves from insects and animals.

Several studies have shown that plants containing high concentrations of

tryptamine alkaloids (including DMT) are preyed on less often than plants that
don’t produce these compounds [4,5,6].

DMT, serotonin, and other tryptamines are toxic to many species of insects and
interfere with feeding, reproduction, and immune function. These compounds
can also negatively affect mammals that may seek to feed on these plants —
especially in high concentrations.

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A good example of this is the phalaris staggers that cause grazing animals to lose
their ability to coordinate movement after eating large amounts of Phalaris grass.

There are species of sea sponges that produce a type of DMT called 5-Bromo-
DMT (Spongebob DMT) as a way to repel barnacles and other mollusks from
growing on the surface and clogging the creatures airway.

The Colorado River toad (Bufo alvarius) uses a similar method to avoid being
eaten. It secretes a venom on its back that contains high concentrations of 5-
MeO-DMT. In this case, the venom uses a few tricks to repel predators. It tastes
horrible, it can make animals nauseous for several hours, and the DMT blasts
them into DMT hyperspace for about 30 minutes while the toad hops away to
safety.

Animals that have eaten DMT-containing plants or animals and survived are
unlikely to make the same mistake again.

How to Extract DMT From Plants

The easiest way to obtain DMT short of buying it is to extract it from plants.

The process isn’t overly complex but does require a few steps to first extract the
DMT, and then separate it from other elements in the extract.

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Most people use either Mimosa hostilis or Viridis psychotria because of their high
DMT concentrations and widespread availability. You can order these herbs in
bulk online at a good price and use this as the starting point for extracting and
later concentrating DMT.

The simplest method for extracting DMT from plants is to use a combination of
vinegar, water, sodium hydroxide (lye), and naphtha gas.

The simplified process for extracting DMT from plants is as follows:

1. Mix plant material with vinegar and water

2. Add sodium hydroxide to increase the pH
3. Add naphtha to separate the DMT portion
4. Place the solution in the fridge to separate the DMT
5. Filter and dry the freebase DMT powder
In order to separate the DMT from the rest of the compounds in the extract, we
need to use both polar and nonpolar solvents. The first solvent (polar) pulls the
DMT along with a variety of other phytochemicals from the plant material.

Next, naphtha (or another non-polar solvent) is mixed in. The DMT will diffuse
from the watery base into the naphtha, which then separates into two layers.

Separate the top layer (the naphtha and DMT layer) and place it in the fridge. The
DMT freebase will start to fall out of solution as the liquid cools. You can then
filter these white DMT crystals out of the liquid and allow the rest of the naphtha
to evaporate.

How to Prepare Changa From Plants

Changa is the smokable form of ayahuasca. It’s made from a combination of
ayahuasca vine (or another MAO inhibitor) and a DMT-containing plant.

Changa is no joke — the experience it produces is short-lived but powerful.

Never use changa alone, and be conservative with your dose the first couple of
times you use it Have a trip sitter with you while you use it and avoid combining
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times you use it. Have a trip sitter with you while you use it, and avoid combining
it with any other drugs or medications.

Learn more about responsible psychedelic use.

Just about any of the plants listed here can be used for changa, but the most
common options include:

Acacia Tree (Acacia obtusifolia or others)

Chaliponga (Diplopterys cabrerana)
Chacruna (Psychotria viridis)
Reed canary grass (Phalaris brachystachys)
Yopo (Anadenanthera peregrina)
Cebil (Anadenanthera colubrine)
Mimosa (Mimosa hostilis)
Flavor enhancers are also used, such as peppermint, lavender, damiana, or blue
lotus flower. Mullein, raspberry leaf, or tobacco are sometimes added to reduce
the harshness on the back of the throat.

To make changa, simply mix your ingredients together. Here’s a simple recipe
to get you started:

1. Ayahuasca vine — 2 parts

2. Mimosa hostilis — 2 parts
3. Mullein — 2 parts
4. Peppermint — 1 part
The DMT content is the limiting factor when it comes to changa. You’ll likely
need to smoke a fair bit of this herbal mix to feel the effects of DMT. Most people
will use concentrated DMT made from one of these plants instead. You can
sprinkle about 25% of the total weight of the mixture and stir thoroughly.

Summary: What Plants Are High in DMT?

There’s a surprising number of plants in the wild that produce DMT or related
tryptamine alkaloids. Most plants use DMT as a defensive mechanism.
Tryptamine alkaloids interfere with the hormone systems of insects that may
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Tryptamine alkaloids interfere with the hormone systems of insects that may
seek to feed on the plant — causing them to lose the ability to navigate around
the plant, reproduce, or eat.

It’s highly likely that many other plants make DMT as well. Most of them just
haven’t been tested for it or contain DMT in concentrations too low to be worth
exploring further.

There are even animals, insects, and a few species of sea sponges that produce
DMT.

So far, the plant with the highest DMT concentration known is Mimosa hostilis,
but Mimosa pudica and Psychotria viridis aren’t far behind.

References
1. Servillo, L., Giovane, A., Balestrieri, M. L., Cautela, D., & Castaldo, D. (2012). N-
Methylated tryptamine derivatives in Citrus genus plants: identification of N,
N, N-trimethyltryptamine in bergamot. Journal of agricultural and food
chemistry, 60(37), 9512-9518.
2. Carbonaro, T. M., & Gatch, M. B. (2016). Neuropharmacology of N, N-
dimethyltryptamine. Brain research bulletin, 126, 74-88.
3. Ott, J. (2001). Pharmepena-psychonautics: human intranasal, sublingual and
oral pharmacology of 5-methoxy-N, N-dimethyl-tryptamine. Journal of
psychoactive drugs, 33(4), 403-407.
4. Gill, R. I., Ellis, B. E., & Isman, M. B. (2003). Tryptamine-induced resistance in
tryptophan decarboxylase transgenic poplar and tobacco plants against their
specific herbivores. Journal of chemical ecology, 29(4), 779-793.
5. Huang, Q., Li, L., Zheng, M., Chen, F., Long, H., Deng, G., … & Zhang, H. (2018).
The tryptophan decarboxylase 1 gene from Aegilops variabilis No. 1 regulate
the resistance against cereal cyst nematode by altering the downstream
secondary metabolite contents rather than auxin synthesis. Frontiers in plant
science, 9, 1297.
6. Thomas, J. C., Deanna, C. A., Nessler, C., Brown, J. K., & Bohnert, H. J. (1995).
Tryptophan Decarboxylase, Reproduction of the Tryptamine, and Whitefly.
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