Chemical profile differences in endemic parasitic weeds: a study of host-parasite chemical profiles in select mistletoe and eucalypt species

Aaron Preston, Min An, David Watson

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Abstract

Summary Chemical interactions between Australian mistletoe species and their hosts are poorly understood. In this study, the chemical composition of essential oil extracted from two species of mistletoe, from multiple Eucalypt hosts, were examined. Differences in chemical profiles were found between mistletoe species. Variation in host selection incurred minimal deviation in mistletoe chemical composition. Terpenes were the major class of compounds found in each mistletoe species. Further studies into the bioactivity of these compounds are needed to elucidate their role.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication17th conference proceedings
Subtitle of host publicationNew Frontiers in New Zealand: Together we can beat the weeds
EditorsSue M Zdendos
Place of PublicationNew Zealand
PublisherNew Zealand Plant Protection Society (Inc)
Pages373-374
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9780864762399
Publication statusPublished - 2010
EventAustralasian Weeds Conference (AWC) - Christchurch, New Zealand, New Zealand
Duration: 26 Sept 201030 Sept 2010

Conference

ConferenceAustralasian Weeds Conference (AWC)
Country/TerritoryNew Zealand
Period26/09/1030/09/10

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