2-Phenylethanol in the leaves of Bursera velutina Bullock (Burseraceae)

Authors

  • Koji Noge University of Arizona
  • D. Lawrence Venable University of Arizona
  • Judith X. Becerra University of Arizona

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21829/abm97.2011.245

Keywords:

Burseraceae, Bursera velutina, 2-phenylethanol, Mexico, terpenes

Abstract

The volatile composition of the leaves of Bursera velutina Bullock (Burseraceae) was determined by a gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer (GC–MS). The major component found was 2-phenylethanol (29.5%). This is the first report of 2-phenylethanol in the leaves of a species of the genus Bursera. In addition, B. velutina also produces monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, diterpenes and alkanes, making it a species with one of the most complex chemical compositions in the genus. This diverse and unique blend of compounds may play an important role in plant defense against its herbivores.

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Author Biographies

Koji Noge,

University of Arizona

Department of Entomology

D. Lawrence Venable,

University of Arizona

Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Judith X. Becerra,

University of Arizona

Department of Biosphere 2

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2011-10-01

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Noge, K., Venable, D. L., & Becerra, J. X. (2011). 2-Phenylethanol in the leaves of Bursera velutina Bullock (Burseraceae). Acta Botanica Mexicana, (97), 9–16. https://doi.org/10.21829/abm97.2011.245
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