FLORAL ODORS AND QUANTITATIVE TAXONOMY OF MAGNOLIA AND LIRIODENDRON
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A quantitative correlation of the species of Magnolia was developed utilizing the composition of the floral odors, indicating that aliphatic hydrocarbons, methyl esters and terpenes comprise the fragrances.
Abstract
Summary The eight species of Magnolia native to the United States are pollinated by a variety of beetles. Flower color as well as floral odors, produced primarily by the androphore, attract the insects. Analysis of the floral odors using gas chromatography and mass spectrometry, indicates that aliphatic hydrocarbons, methyl esters and terpenes comprise the fragrances. A quantitative correlation of the species of Magnolia was developed utilizing the composition of the floral odors.