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Title:		Trans-2-hexenal: mating stimulant for polyphemus moths
Author(s):		Riddiford LM;
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Journal Title:		Science
Year:		1967
Volume:		158
Issue:		3797
Page Number:		139 - 141
DOI:		10.1126/science.158.3797.139
ISSN/ISBN:		0036-8075 (Print) 0036-8075 (Linking)
Abstract:		"The volatile compound from oak leaves which stimulates the female polyphemus moth to release her sex pheromone has been isolated and identified as trans-2-hexenal. Although leaves of other food plants contain trans-2-hexenal, they also release masking odors which block the activity of the hexenal"
Keywords:		"Aldehydes/*analysis/*physiology Alkenes Animals Behavior, Animal Chromatography Infrared Rays Insecta/*physiology Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Pheromones/*physiology Sexual Behavior Solubility Spectrum Analysis Trees/*analysis;"
Notes:		"MedlineRiddiford, L M eng 1967/10/06 Science. 1967 Oct 6; 158(3797):139-41. doi: 10.1126/science.158.3797.139"