Publisher's Synopsis
This proceedings volume contains an edited version of the scientific program for the 10th International Congress of Essential Oils, Fragrances and Flavors at which leading international scientists presented reviews of their subject specialities and discussed the results of recent studies. A Selection of the Contents: Agricultural/Botanical Division. Catabolism of monoterpenes in essential oil plants (R. Croteau). Steam distillation of the subcutaneous essential oils (E.F.K. Denny). Nomenclature and chemistry of the Kazanlik Damask rose and some potential alternatives from the horticultural trade of North America and Europe (A.O. Tucker, M.J. Maciarello). The current and future role of plant tissue culture in the natural essential oils, fragrances and flavour materials industry (T.W. Stones). A further examination of the variation of Ocimum basilicum L. (B.M. Lawrence). Peppermint oil quality differences and the reasons for them (M.J. Murray et al.). Chemosystematics of Heterotropa (Aristolochiaceae) (H. Komae et al.). Importance of selected volatile compounds to mango (Mangifera indica L.) flavor. A study of narcissus absolute composition (A. Loo, H. Richard).
