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J Chem Ecol

Title:		Improved preparation of (E)-beta-farnesene and its activity with economically important aphids
Author(s):		Dawson GW; Griffiths DC; Pickett JA; Smith MC; Woodcock CM;
Address:		"Rothamsted Experimental Station, AL5, 2JQ, Harpenden, Herts., UK"
Journal Title:		J Chem Ecol
Year:		1982
Volume:		8
Issue:		8
Page Number:		1111 - 1117
DOI:		10.1007/BF00986981
ISSN/ISBN:		0098-0331 (Print) 0098-0331 (Linking)
Abstract:		"(E)-beta-Farnesene, the major component of the alarm pheromone of many aphids, is prepared in 65% yield by passing commercial nerolidol through an evacuated column of alumina, treated with pyridine, at 200 degrees C. The product is stored without air and applied to aphids as vapor at low speed (ca. 230 mm/sec) in air or nitrogen. The response of eight economically important aphid species was assessed in the laboratory; over 90% ofMyzus persicae responded in a large scale trial"
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Notes:		"PubMed-not-MEDLINEDawson, G W Griffiths, D C Pickett, J A Smith, M C Woodcock, C M eng 1982/08/01 J Chem Ecol. 1982 Aug; 8(8):1111-7. doi: 10.1007/BF00986981"