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The litter of five deciduous tree species released more than 70 volatile organic compounds, a mixture very different from the essential oils distilled from autumn leaves collected on the trees; the authors suggest most come from the microorganisms decomposing the litter.
A qualitative analysis of litter emissions; the microbial origin is the authors' suggestion, and the study does not describe smell.EXTERNAL RECORD