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Identification of Olfactory Volatiles using Gas Chromatography-Multi-unit Recordings (GCMR) in the Insect Antennal Lobe
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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 01:39The Electrophysiology and Volatile Compound Delivery System
- 03:33Electrophysiological Preparation
- 05:22Gas Chromatography with Multi-channel Recording
- 07:43Response to Mimulus lewisii Floral Headspace
- 09:08Conclusion
Olfactory cues mediate many different behaviors in insects, and are often complex mixtures comprised of tens to hundreds of volatile compounds. Using gas chromatography with multi-channel recording in the insect antennal lobe, we describe a method for the identification of bioactive compounds.
Tags
IdentificationOlfactory VolatilesGas Chromatography-multi-unit RecordingsGCMRInsect Antennal LobeSensory StimuliBehavioral ResponsePhysiological ResponseOlfactionInsectsOdor StimuliReproductionHabitat SelectionChemical SensingAgricultureHuman HealthPollinationHerbivoryTransmission Of DiseaseEcological ProcessesHuman Food ResourcesVolatile Identification TechniquesGas Chromatography-coupled Electroantennogram Recording (GC-EAG)Gas Chromatography-coupled Single Sensillum Recordings (GC-SSR)Bioactive CompoundsMulti-channel Electrophysiological Recordings
