Targeted metabolite profiling provides a functional link among eucalypt taxonomy, physiology and evolution

Andrew Merchant, Andreas Richter, Marianne Popp, Mark A. Adams

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    Abstract

    Adaptation to aridity is considered a major factor in the evolution of the genus Eucalyptus. For the first time, targeted metabolite profiling has uncovered a quantitative yet discrete phytochemical link with eucalypt taxonomy. The distribution of cyclitols among Eucalyptus species, and a range of other Australian tree genera, support their proposed functions in plant tissues and provide putative links with the acclimation of trees to arid environments. Œ 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)402-408
    Number of pages7
    JournalPhytochemistry
    Volume67
    Issue number4
    Publication statusPublished - 2006

    Austrian Fields of Science 2012

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