ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Solanum tuberosum
;
trans-2-hexen-1-ol
;
1-hexanol
;
cis-3-hexen-1-ol
;
trans-2-hexenal
;
biosynthesis
;
host plant selection
;
olfactory orientation
;
Leptinotarsa decemlineata
;
Colorado beetle
;
Coleoptera
;
Chrysomelidae
;
potato
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract The volatile compounds ofSolanum tuberosum L., a host plant of the Colorado beetle,Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say, were isolated by successive vacuum steam distillation, freeze concentration, and extraction. The main components aretrans-2-hexen-1-ol, 1-hexanol,cis-3-hexen-1-ol,trans-2-hexenal, and linalool. The distribution of these compounds in a variety of plant families and their biosyntheses are reviewed. These leaf volatiles constitute a general green leaf volatile complex, being active in the olfactory orientation of the Colorado beetle and as such are probably of importance to various phytophagous insects.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00987684
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