ISSN:
1573-1561
Schlagwort(e):
Acetate esters
;
alcohols
;
aldehydes
;
fatty acid biosynthesis
;
insect pheromones
;
Lepidoptera
;
pheromone biosynthesis
;
spruce budworm
Quelle:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Thema:
Biologie
,
Chemie und Pharmazie
Notizen:
Abstract The sex attractants for many Lepidoptera are long-chain, monounsaturated acetate esters, alcohols, and aldehydes. In vivo metabolic studies and enzyme analysis in vitro have provided evidence that the aldehyde pheromone of the eastern spruce budworm is synthesized de novo via an acetate ester precursor. Interconversion of the functional groups (ester, alcohol, aldehyde) can explain differences in the pheromone blends used by closely related species.
Materialart:
Digitale Medien
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01020560
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