Table V.
Relative frequencies (% molar) of the main dimers (Fig. 5) released by thioacidolysis of 6-month-old control and 70SOMT-3 poplars
| Line | Dimer Type
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-5 | 4-O-5 | β-5 | β-β SS | β-1 | α,β-Diether | |
| % molar | ||||||
| Control | 9.6 | 10 | 23.5 | 21.5 | 35.4 | Tra |
| 70SOMT-3 | 26.3 | 6.1 | 36.5 | Tr | 22.9 | 8.2 |
| ASOMT10B | 19.8 | 9.5 | 34.2 | 10.8 | 25.7 | Ndb |
| Pine | 33 | 6.5 | 30 | – | 28 | – |
Data obtained for the antisense COMT down-regulated poplar line (ASOMT10B, 1 year old) and for mature pine wood samples are given for comparison. The total for pine dimers does not reach 100% due to minor dimers not included in the table.
a
Tr, Trace amount.
b
Nd, Not determined.