Fatty acids of Pinus elliottii tissues

Abstract

The total fatty constituents of slash pine (Pinus elliottii) tissue cultures, seeds and seedlings were examined by GLC and MS. Qualitatively, the fatty acid composition of these tissues was very similar to that reported for other pine species. The fatty acid contents of the tissue cultures resembled that of the seedling tissues. In addition to the fatty acids common to botanical materials, Δ5-C18 and -C20 nonmethy lene-interrupted polyunsaturated acids were present in low relative abundances. The branched-chain C17 acid reported for several other Pinus species was confirmed as the anteiso isomer. © 1973.