POLYSACCHARIDE COMPLEX OF POTENTILLA ALBA L. INTRODUCED IN THE NORTHEN CAUCASUS

Abstract

We report a study of the polysaccharide complex isolated from the subterranean elements (roots and rhizomes) of Potentilla alba L. (Rosaceae) introduced in the Northern Caucasus. The method of sequential fractional isolation of polysaccharides is used for isolating polysaccharide complexes. The research activities result in isolation of the polysaccharides from the roots and rhizomes of the introduced plant and their fractionation for the first time. It is found that the plant output of the carbohydrate complex is equal to 9%. The method of paper chromatography is used to determine their qualitative monosaccharide composition. The dominant component of the polysaccharide complex is hemicellulose B.