part_of part of part of ferulic acid content TO:0000675 Ferulic acid is an antioxidant which neutralizes free radicals (superoxide, nitric oxide and hydroxyl radical) which could cause oxidative damage of cell membranes and DNA. Ferulic acid helps to prevent damage to cells caused by ultraviolet light. It is found in the leaves and seeds of many plants, but especially in cereals such as brown rice, whole wheat and oats. FERULICACIDCN (related) 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid (related) plant_trait_ontology A metabolite content trait (TO:0000281) which is the amount of ferulic acid (CHEBI:17620) in a plant structure (PO:0009011). antioxidant activity trait phenolic compound content