Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5767077 | Plant Diversity | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Glandular trichomes of plants produce a wide variety of secondary metabolites which are considered as major defensive chemicals. The capitate glandular trichomes of Oenothera glazioviana (Onagraceae) were collected with laser microdissection and analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The volatile compound 4-hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one (1) was identified. We found that compound 1 displays antimicrobial, insecticidal, and phytotoxic activities. These results suggest that compound 1 might function as a defensive compound in the capitate glandular trichomes of O. glazioviana against pathogens, insect herbivores, and presumably competitive plants as well.
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Authors
Yanyun Tan, Desen Li, Juan Hua, Shihong Luo, Yan Liu, Shenghong Li,