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Previous research identified the presence of unique semivolatile compounds in alfalfa weevil (Hypera postica Gyllenhal) (AW) -resistantMedicago accessions. These compounds may impart repellency to AW in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.). The objective of our study was to analyze within- and between-population variation for four of these unique semivolatile compounds across eglandular and glandular-hairedMedicago accessions. SevenMedicago accessions were evaluated under greenhouse conditions in an experiment arranged as randomized complete blocks with four replicates. Volatile compounds were extracted via supercritical fluid extraction and then quantitatively analyzed for levels of 2,7-dimethyl, 2,6-octadienol;cis-geraniol; 1,(E)-8,(Z)-10-tetradecatriene; and 1-hepten-3-ol. Significant difference (P<0.05) among entries were observed for 2,7-dimethyl,2,6-octadienol;cis-geraniol; 1, and (E)-8,(Z)-10-tetradecatriene. These compounds were found only in glandularhaired accessions. There were no significant differences in levels of 1-hepten-3-ol. Our findings demonstrate that the genetic incorporation of 2,7-dimethyl, 2,6-octadienol;cis-geraniol; 1, and (E)-8,(Z)-10-tetradecatriene into cultivated alfalfa will require interspecific crossing. Alfalfa weevil behavioral tests using these compounds must be conducted prior to such crosses in order to ascertain the efficacy of repellency by these compounds.
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Core, R.J., Henning, J.A., Gardea-Torresdey, J. et al. Quantitative comparison of volatile compounds among sevenMedicago spp. accessions. J Chem Ecol 22, 1621–1627 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02272402
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