When magnolia trees unfold their large, characteristic blossoms in April, they are among the most striking heralds of spring. Less visible, yet equally fascinating from a […]

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are formed wherever combustion processes are incomplete. They can enter plant-based products through drying and smoking processes, environmental air contamination, or during […]

Glufosinate is a non-selective herbicide widely used in agriculture worldwide. Its high water solubility and pronounced polarity clearly distinguish it analytically from more lipophilic compounds. After […]

The leaves of the white mulberry (Morus alba) have been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for a long time now. They also play an important […]