Journal: Journal of chemical ecology / Publication Year: 2008 / Source: 2008 v.34 no.6 / Subject: endophytes

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Author:: Steinebrunner, Fabrizio; Schiestl, Florian P.; Leuchtmann, Adrian
Source:: Journal of chemical ecology 2008 v.34 no.6 pp. 772-782
ISSN:: 0098-0331
Subject:: Epichloe; endophytes; volatile compounds; races; interspecific variation; grasses; insect attractants; host plants; phylogeny; Anthomyiidae; odors; pollinating insects; fungi
Abstract:: ... Odor is a key trait for pollinator attraction in flowering plants, and many studies have investigated odor evolution in the light of pollinator selection by emphasizing the importance of the plant phylogenetic history. By contrast, little is known on the evolution of odors in fungus-insect interactions. In this study, profiles of three volatile compounds that are emitted by grass-inhabiting Epichl ...
DOI:: 10.1007/s10886-008-9476-5
PubMed:: 18463800
: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10886-008-9476-5