ISSN:
1423-0445
Keywords:
variation
;
volatile oil
;
germacrone
;
β-elemenone
;
dihydrochalcone
;
Myricaceae
;
Myrica gale
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary The leaf gland volatile oils of ten sweet gale plants from a Scottish population were extracted in early summer. The results differed notably from reports of other populations in respect of the sesquiterpenes, β-elemenone and germacrone, which were major components of the volatile oil. Three dihydrochalcones were also detected in the volatile oil. Variation within the population existed, particularly with respect to the relative importance of germacrone. Five plants were resampled in late summer and exhibited a marked reduction in β-elemenone, a lesser reduction in germacrone and changes in the proportions of some monoterpenes.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01261456
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