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Research Project: Mitigation of Invasive Pest Threats to U.S. Subtropical Agriculture

Location: Subtropical Horticulture Research

Title: Melaleuca alternifolia – essential oil

Author
item VÁZQUEZ, AIMÉ - Oak Ridge Institute For Science And Education (ORISE)
item Tabanca, Nurhayat
item KENDRA, PAUL - Retired ARS Employee

Submitted to: Electronic Publication
Publication Type: Research Notes
Publication Acceptance Date: 3/20/2024
Publication Date: 3/20/2024
Citation: Vázquez, A., Tabanca, N., Kendra, P.E. 2024. Melaleuca alternifolia – essential oil. Electronic Publication. 1-4.

Interpretive Summary: Research Notes only

Technical Abstract: In this protocol, a comparative analysis was conducted on the chemical constituents of tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) essential oil (TTO) sourced from various commercial suppliers, as well as four other Melaleuca spp. oils (M. cajuputi, two chemotypes of M. quinquenervia, and M. ericifolia), using HPTLC.