Sites of synthesis,biochemistry and functional role of plant volatiles |
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| Authors: | ME Maffei |
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| Institution: | Plant Physiology Unit, Department of Plant Biology, Innovation Centre, University of Turin, Via Quarello 11/A, 10135 Turin, Italy |
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| Abstract: | All plants are able to emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and the content and composition of these molecules show both genotypic variation and phenotypic plasticity. VOCs are involved in plant–plant interactions and for the attraction of pollinating and predatory insects. The biochemistry and molecular biology of plant VOCs is vast and complex, including several biochemical pathways and hundreds of genes. In this review the site of synthesis, the biosynthesis and the functional role of VOCs are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | Chemical defense Molecular biology Physiology Plant secretory structures Terpenes Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) |
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