Domergue, F., Institute of Biological Chemistry, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, United States
Helms, G.L., Department of Chemistry, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, United States
Prusky, D., Dept. Postharvest Sci. Fresh Produce, The Volcani Center, 50250, Bet Dagan, Israel
Browse, J., Institute of Biological Chemistry, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, United States
Helms, G.L., Department of Chemistry, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, United States
Prusky, D., Dept. Postharvest Sci. Fresh Produce, The Volcani Center, 50250, Bet Dagan, Israel
Browse, J., Institute of Biological Chemistry, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, United States
(E,Z,Z)-1-Acetoxy-2-hydroxy-4-oxo-heneicosa-5,12,15-triene was isolated from avocado, Persea americana Mill., idioblast cells. It inhibited spore germination of the fungal pathogen Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Full characterization is also reported for two additional compounds that have been described and partially characterized previously. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd.
