The Use of X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis Using Synchrotron Radiation to Study the Relationship between Chemical Elements and Phenolic Compounds in the Blue Honeysuckle Plants

Abstract

Macro- and trace elements variation limits in the blue honeysuckle leaves, collected in the geochemically contrasting environments in the Altai Mountains, were determined by X-ray fluorescence analysis using synchrotron radiation, and their relationship with plant secondary metabolism analyzed. In content of main classes of biologically active plant phenols were found in habitats with increased Ca and Sr contents, resulting in decreased soil K/Ca ratio. The same habitats were found to have increased Cu/Zn and Fe/Zn ratios and decreased Fe/Cu and Fe/Ni ratios.