| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10581758 | Biochemical Systematics and Ecology | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The analysis of volatile oil content of Myrceugenia cucullata, a treelet from southern Brazilian montane forests, was investigated. Two markedly distinct chemotypes were identified. One of them is dominated by (E)-nerolidol and the other by (â)-α- and (â)-β-pinenes. Field observations showed a distinct ecological behaviour of plants with distinct chemical compositions, and a closer morphological analysis hints to a possible separation of them. The diverse oil composition is discussed and the possibility of specific segregation of the chemotypes is commented.
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Authors
Renata P. Limberger, Marcos Sobral, Amélia T. Henriques,