Floral Scent Composition of Vanilla phaeantha (Orchidaceae)

Vol 9, 2023 - 167467
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Abstract

This study aimed to characterize the floral fragrance of V. phaeantha to contribute to a better understanding of the pollinator attraction mechanism. The primary chemical subclass of compounds present in the floral scent is composed of monoterpenes, with myrcene and 1,8-cineole being among the major constituents.

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Institutions
  • 1 Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
  • 2 Universidade Federal Fluminense
Track
  • 1. Biodiversity and Natural Products
Keywords
floral fragrances; Volatile organic compounds; Vanilla; pollinator attraction; Orchid