ISSN:
1573-4927
Keywords:
Perilla frutescens
;
chemotype
;
geranial
;
breeding
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract A novel chemotype (C type) having a lemon-like odor segregated out in the F2 progeny of a cross between PK and PL chemotypes ofPerilla frutescens. Chemical analysis of C-type plants revealed that geranial was the major component of essential oils in the leaves. Genetic analysis suggested that geranial is accumulated by individuals homozygous for two pairs of recessive, polymeric genes,fr 1 andfr 2, which are incapable of converting geranial into perillene.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00554619