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 and environments. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 402-408 |
Journal | Phytochemistry |
Volume | 67 |
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Publication status | Published - 2006 |