ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Pheromone biosynthesis regulation
;
deuterium labeling
;
brain factor
;
neurohormone
;
(Z)-11-hexadecenyl acetate
;
Mamestra brassicae
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The de novo biosynthesis of (Z)-11-hexadecenyl acetate, the most abundant pheromone component inM. brassicae, starting from acetate via palmitic acid, requires the presence of a pheromone-biosynthesis-activating neurohormone. Moreover, the conversion of palmitic acid to (Z)-11-hexadecenyl acetate is strongly dependent on the presence of the neurohormone. However, no significant dependence was found for the conversion of (Z)-11-hexadecenoic acid to (Z)-11-hexadecenyl acetate. This indicates that the neurohormonal control of pheromone biosynthesis inM. brassicae occurs at the level of palmitic acid.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01974588
