Identification of alkyl substituted 2h-furo[2,3-c]pyran-2-ones as germination stimulants present in smoke

G.R. Flematti; E.L. Ghisalberti; K.W. Dixon; R.D. Trengove

doi:10.1021/jf9028128

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Identification of alkyl substituted 2h-furo[2,3-c]pyran-2-ones as germination stimulants present in smoke

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Identification of alkyl substituted 2h-furo[2,3-c]pyran-2-ones as germination stimulants present in smoke

G.R. Flematti, E.L. Ghisalberti, K.W. Dixon and R.D. Trengove

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Vol.57(20), pp.9475-9480

2009

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/jf9028128

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Abstract

The butenolide, 3-methyl-2H-furo[2,3-c]pyran-2-one (1), is a major compound in smoke responsible for promoting the seed germination of a wide range of plant species. We now report the structure of five alkyl substituted variants of 1 that are also present in smoke. The concentrations of these analogues, as well as that of 1, in a typical smoke-water solution have been determined using highperformance liquid chromatography (HPLC) purification followed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis. The analogue, 3,5-dimethyl-2H-furo[2,3-c]pyran-2-one (3), was identified at levels that indicate that it is a contributor to the overall germination-promoting activity of crude smoke extracts.

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Title: Identification of alkyl substituted 2h-furo[2,3-c]pyran-2-ones as germination stimulants present in smoke
Authors/Creators: G.R. Flematti (Author/Creator) - School of Molecular Sciences
E.L. Ghisalberti (Author/Creator) - School of Molecular Sciences
K.W. Dixon (Author/Creator) - Plant (United States)
R.D. Trengove (Author/Creator)
Publication Details: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Vol.57(20), pp.9475-9480
Publisher: American Chemical Society
Identifiers: 991005541046307891
Copyright: American Chemical Society
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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