We discovered that the midwinter monoterpenoid (volatile or essential oils) content of A. tridentata is under genetic control. We base this conclusion on the results of our study which demonstrated that some accessions of A. tridentata, grown under uniform conditions, contained significantly higher levels of monoterpenoids than others. The relationship between monoterpenoids, digestion, and palatability has not yet been conclusively demonstrated. If monoterpenoids interfere with digestion or have a negative impact on palatability, breeding and selection schemes can be developed to capitalize on the significant variation that exists among accessions of A. tridentata. Superior strains of A. tridentata could then be developed for use on mule deer winter ranges. This material was digitized as part of a cooperative project between the Society for Range Management and the University of Arizona Libraries. The Journal of Range Management archives are made available by the Society for Range Management and the University of Arizona Libraries. Contact lbry-journals@email.arizona.edu for further information. Migrated from OJS platform August 2020
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