| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4514253 | Industrial Crops and Products | 2012 | 4 Pages |
The changes in the amount and composition of suberin monomers of Scots pine outer bark, which is grown natively in Turkey, was investigated as a function of growing altitude. Samples were taken from every 100 m to 1300 m which was the highest point of the sampling area. While the total amount of suberin monomers is varied within the range 17.56–47.20 mg/g, there was no correlation between total amount and altitude. Total amount of alkanols of suberin monomers decreased when the altitude increased. Alcohol 24:0 was seen as the dominant constituent and its amount decreased from 100 m to 1300 m. There was not a clear change in the total amount of alkanoic, dioic and hydroxy acids. Acid 1,18-hydroxy-18:1 and acid 1,18-dioic-18:1 were determined as the main compounds in all samples.
► In the study, we have determined the composition and the amount of suberin monomers of Scots pine (P. sylvestris L.) bark. ► We have supplied the samples from 118 m to 1296 m of the same area. ► Dioic and hydroxy acids compose the highest proportion of the monomers in all altitudes.
