| Literature DB >> 17757544 |
D Schneider, M Boppré, J Zweig, S B Horsley, T W Bell, J Meinwald, K Hansen, E W Diehl.
Abstract
7-Hydroxy-6,7-dihydro-5H-pyrolizine-1-carboxaldehyde is the major volatile component of the scent organs in males of two species of Creatonotos (Lepidoptera, Arctiidae). The biosynthesis of this presumed pheromone depends on the presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in plants that are ingested by the larvae. In addition, these secondary plant substances control the morphogenesis of the scent organs. This morphogenetic effect of an alkaloid has not been observed previously.Entities:
Year: 1982 PMID: 17757544 DOI: 10.1126/science.215.4537.1264
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Science ISSN: 0036-8075 Impact factor: 47.728