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Recent studies concerning the biosynthesis, metabolism, and possible functions of steroids other than sterols in plants are reviewed and discussed. These studies embrace the saponins, glycoalkaloids, pregnane derivatives, cardiac glycosides, as well as their aglycones, and the sex hormones.
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