Effect of monoterpenes on lipid oxidation in maize

Planta. 2004 Jun;219(2):303-9. doi: 10.1007/s00425-004-1216-7. Epub 2004 Feb 17.

Abstract

The monoterpenes 1,8-cineole, thymol, geraniol, menthol and camphor strongly inhibited the root growth of Zea mays L. seedlings. They induced an oxidative stress as measured by the production of malondialdehyde, conjugated dienes and peroxides. This oxidative stress depended on the length of the exposure and on the monoterpene applied. The total fatty acid content was measured and fatty acid composition was analyzed. Unsaturated fatty acids increased in the treated samples. The alcoholic and non-alcoholic monoterpenes appeared to have different modes of action.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acyclic Monoterpenes
  • Camphor / pharmacology
  • Cyclohexanols / pharmacology
  • Eucalyptol
  • Fatty Acids / analysis
  • Fatty Acids / metabolism
  • Lipid Peroxidation / drug effects
  • Menthol / pharmacology
  • Monoterpenes / pharmacology
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Oxidative Stress
  • Plant Roots / drug effects*
  • Plant Roots / growth & development
  • Plant Roots / metabolism
  • Terpenes / pharmacology
  • Thymol / pharmacology
  • Zea mays / drug effects
  • Zea mays / metabolism*

Substances

  • Acyclic Monoterpenes
  • Cyclohexanols
  • Fatty Acids
  • Monoterpenes
  • Terpenes
  • Menthol
  • Thymol
  • Camphor
  • geraniol
  • Eucalyptol