| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7770522 | Biochemical Systematics and Ecology | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We investigated the essential oils of leaves of Betula pendula, Betula pubescens, Betula humilis and Betula nana. ⺠The essential oil composition of B. humilis and B. nana leaves was analysed for the first time. ⺠The bicyclic sesquiterpenoids were found in all birch species as the main group of compounds. ⺠B. nana contained less bicyclic sesquiterpenoids and more aliphatic compounds than other birches. ⺠We conclude that the findings could be used in chemosystematics of birch species.
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Authors
Anne Orav, Elmar Arak, Tatjana Boikova, Ain Raal,