ISSN:
1432-2048
Keywords:
Female
;
Flowers
;
Male
;
Meiosis
;
Sterols
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Sterols of male and female flowers of Cucumis sativus L. were similar in composition. The principal compound was 24ξ-ethyl-5α-cholesta-7,22-dien-3β-ol. Five other 5α-Δ7 were detected: 24ξ-methyl-7-ene, 24ξ-ethyl-7-ene, 24-ethyl-7,24(28)Z-diene, 24ξ-ethyl-7,25-diene and 24ξ-ethyl-7,22,25-triene. Small amounts of Δ5 (cholesterol, 24ξ-methylcholesterol and 24ξ-ethylcholesterol) were detected. The possible significance of these sterols is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00384959
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