Chemical composition of the inflorescence odor of Malaxis rzedowskiana (Orchidaceae)
Malaxis rzedowskiana R.González (Malaxideae, Orchidaceae) from Mexico produces a pleasant fl oral odor reminiscent of violets in contrast to the unpleasant odors noted for several other members of Malaxideae. Analysis of the fl oral odor of M. rzedowskiana by headspace trapping and thermal desorptio...
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| Format: | article |
| Status: | Published version |
| Publication Date: | 2008 |
| Country: | México |
| Institution: | Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México |
| Repository: | Redalyc-UNAM |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:redalyc.org:42558786026 |
| Online Access: | https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=42558786026 |
| Access Level: | Open access |
| Keyword: | Biología ionone Kaurene Malaxis Orchidaceae Floral fragrance |
| Summary: | Malaxis rzedowskiana R.González (Malaxideae, Orchidaceae) from Mexico produces a pleasant fl oral odor reminiscent of violets in contrast to the unpleasant odors noted for several other members of Malaxideae. Analysis of the fl oral odor of M. rzedowskiana by headspace trapping and thermal desorption-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry revealed the presence of kaurene (76%), (E)-ß-ionone (18%) and (E)-a-ionone (4%) as the main components. This is the fi rst report of a fl oral odor containing a high proportion of kaurene. |
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