Abstract
Long-chain n-alkyl compounds are major components of epicuticular waxes from the leaves of vascular plants. These compounds include n-alkanes, n-alkanols, n-alkanoic acids, and wax esters and are associated with cuticle, a multilayered structure on the exterior of leaves and fruits. Cuticle has multiple functions that include a primary role protecting against moisture loss. It also provides exterior strength and stiffness and these properties can vary with composition and environmental conditions, such as temperature and humidity.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Treatise on Geochemistry |
| Subtitle of host publication | Second Edition |
| Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
| Pages | 395-416 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| Volume | 12 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780080983004 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 1 2013 |
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- Environmental Science(all)
- Earth and Planetary Sciences(all)
- Chemistry(all)
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Biomarkers for Terrestrial Plants and Climate. / Freeman, Katherine Haines; Pancost, R. D.
Treatise on Geochemistry: Second Edition. Vol. 12 Elsevier Inc., 2013. p. 395-416.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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T1 - Biomarkers for Terrestrial Plants and Climate
AU - Freeman, Katherine Haines
AU - Pancost, R. D.
PY - 2013/11/1
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N2 - Long-chain n-alkyl compounds are major components of epicuticular waxes from the leaves of vascular plants. These compounds include n-alkanes, n-alkanols, n-alkanoic acids, and wax esters and are associated with cuticle, a multilayered structure on the exterior of leaves and fruits. Cuticle has multiple functions that include a primary role protecting against moisture loss. It also provides exterior strength and stiffness and these properties can vary with composition and environmental conditions, such as temperature and humidity.
AB - Long-chain n-alkyl compounds are major components of epicuticular waxes from the leaves of vascular plants. These compounds include n-alkanes, n-alkanols, n-alkanoic acids, and wax esters and are associated with cuticle, a multilayered structure on the exterior of leaves and fruits. Cuticle has multiple functions that include a primary role protecting against moisture loss. It also provides exterior strength and stiffness and these properties can vary with composition and environmental conditions, such as temperature and humidity.
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