Alkane distribution in epicuticular wax of some evergreen Ericaceae
- 1 July 1981
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Canadian Science Publishing in Canadian Journal of Botany
- Vol. 59 (7) , 1189-1191
- https://doi.org/10.1139/b81-162
Abstract
Patterns of alkane distribution in the epicuticular wax were determined for seven evergreen species of Ericaceae from western Oregon. Hentriacontane was the major alkane in most species. Total wax hydrocarbons were lowest in plants collected on the coast.Keywords
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