Title | Secondary chemistry of the leaf surface of Flourensia cernua |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 1994 |
Authors | Estell RE, Havstad K, Fredrickson E.L., Gardea-Torresdey J.L. |
Journal | Biochemical Systematics and Ecology |
Volume | 22 |
Pagination | 73-77 |
Date Published | 1994 |
Keywords | epicuticular waxes, Flourensia cernua, leaf surface chemistry, monoterpenoids, sesquiterpenoids |
Abstract | Epicuticular wax accounted for 9.2% fo the dry weight of whole Flourensia cernua (tarbush) leaves. Leaf surface extracts of tarbush were analyzed for mono- and sesquieterpenoids with gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. Camphene, # mycrene, 3-carene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, borneol, cis jasmone, # caryphyllene, caryophyllene oxide and globulol were consistently present in tarbush. Concentrations of several unidentififed compunds were estimated. A great deal of plant to plant variability was detected in leaf surface mono= and sesquietepenoid concentration. Infomation obtained on surface chemistry might be exploited to enhance use of tarbush as a forage for domestic herbivores. |
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DOI | 10.1016/0305-1978(94)90116-3 |