I think that the extraction methods being used are very close if not the same for any extract, of various alkaloids. I would like to see if through companion gardening we could develop the extracts we currently have.
The theory goes as follows. Create a plant with incredibly sticky pectin. Then begin cultivating various plants which have various alkaloids in them, which target particular, or defend against, types of predators. The pectin would be used as an organically grown glue to hold together anything the cultivators want to combine. This allows various mixes to be tested to determine which procures the most effective combination of alkaloids.
Begin research for a new plant, which produces something close to the desired “resin” which can be easily modified. Then test DNA modification on the plant so it natively produces the specialized pectin polymers. Afterwards, introduce various, desired companion plants to control glue adhesiveness. Ultimately, creating a glue which binds to positive or negative charged molecules indiscriminately to incorporate them into a protective casing for the pollen tubes.
In addition to column chromatography, various membranes should be developed to allow specific alkaloids to cross while preventing all others. This should be used to hold back any sort of flooding and allow already prepared alkaloids inside. Once inside, column chromatography could be used to characterize positive or negative nature of alkaloids. Once characterized, acid to base extraction will be used to isolate the compound. Once isolated, compounds can be tested with others to understand various mixtures and their potency.
