Essays about: "green odors"

Found 2 essays containing the words green odors.

1. 1. Odor sensitivity in CD-1 mice for "green" odors

   University essay from Molekylär genetik

   Author : Sathish kumar Murali; [2011]
   Keywords : CD-1 mice; ―green‖ odors; Odor sensitivity and detection threshold values;

   Abstract : ―Green‖ odors comprise a group of eight structurally related aliphatic alkenals and alkenols which are characteristic for the odor of a wide variety of plant materials. Using an automated olfactometer, the olfactory detection thresholds for ―green‖ odors were determined in six CD-1 mice and compared with that of spider monkeys and human subjects. READ MORE

3. 2. Olfactory sensitivity of spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi) for "green odors"

   University essay from Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

   Author : Pia Katrine Løtvedt; [2011]
   Keywords : Ateles geoffroyi; green odors ; olfaction; olfactory detection thresholds; spider monkeys;

   Abstract : Primates have traditionally been viewed as having a poorly developed sense of smell. However, in recent years, studies have shown that at least some primate species use olfaction in a number of behaviors, and that they have a high olfactory sensitivity for various chemical classes of odorants. READ MORE