ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Scolytus multistriatus
;
bioassay
;
aggregating pheromone
;
isomers
;
enantiomers
;
4-methyl-3-heptanol
;
α-multistriatin
;
α-cubebene
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Laboratory bioassays (two methods) and field tests demonstrated synergistic action of the three components [(−)-4-methyl-3-heptanol (I); (−)-2,4-dimethyl-5-ethyl-6,8-dioxabicylo[3.2.1]octane (α-multistriatin) (II); and (−)-α-cubebene (III)] of the pheromone bouquet ofScolytus multistriatus. Individually and in pairs the components were slightly attractive; I+II was clearly the most active doublet. Indirect evidence indicates that only one of the four enantiomers of I is active. Of the α, β, γ and δ isomers of II, only the α is active. With the addition of compound I, slightly attractive extract from mated females became nearly as active as extract from virgin females.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00988129
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