Fluorescence emission based spectral signatures from endogenous flurophores from Lantana camara

Lantana camara is a noxious and invasive weed from family
Verbenaceae, native to tropical America, but now widespread in many
countries. However, there has been little research on its autofluorescence
producing flurophores that play very crucial biological
role inside the cells. In the present study, the fluorescence based
spectral fingerprint analysis of leave extract was studied in Lantana
camara. A peculiar pattern of fingerprints were observed, indicating
accumulation of metabolites and enzymes in cells. Further, as per the
excitation λ, different fingerprints were detected. Based on these
findings possible role of spectral fingerprints in correlation with
accumulation pattern of metabolites was discussed.