In order to ascertain the mechanism of esters forming in aroma of Jasminum sambac (L.),the esterase isozymes of the petal was analyzed by electrophoresis. The results showed that the suitable concentration of separation gel was about 12.6%;10 bands were separated during flower maturing and opening,the activities of ES2,3,4,8 and 9 were strong,while the activities of ES1, 5, 6, 7 and 10 were weak ;ES3 and 4 were closely relative to the esters forming.In addition,t...