The interactions of plants with environment and insects are bi-directional and dynamic.
Consequently, a myriad of mechanisms has evolved to engage organisms in different types …

All plants synthesize a suite of several hundred terpenoid compounds with roles that include
phytohormones, protein modification reagents, anti‐oxidants, and more. Different plant …

Plants synthesize an amazing diversity of volatile organic compounds (VOC s) that facilitate
interactions with their environment, from attracting pollinators and seed dispersers to …

Floral volatiles have attracted humans' attention since antiquity and have since then
permeated many aspects of our lives. Indeed, they are heavily used in perfumes, cosmetics …

Because most plants rely on animals for pollination, insights from animal sensory ecology
and behavior are essential for understanding the evolution of flowers. In this review, we …

Mimicry is a classic example of adaptation through natural selection. The traditional focus of
mimicry research has been on defence in animals, but there is now also a highly-developed …

Bees and angiosperms have shared a long and intertwined evolutionary history and their
interactions have resulted in remarkable adaptations. Yet, at a time when the “pollination …

This chapter provides a general survey of the literature of floral fragrance chemistry in
relation to pollinator type and presents a tentative effort to uncover possible associations …

Floral isolation is a form of prepollination reproductive isolation mediated by floral
morphology (morphological isolation) and pollinator behavior (ethological isolation). Here …

Highlights•Linalool (3, 7-dimethyl-1, 6-octadien-3-ol) is a common floral volatile.•The two
enantiomers of linalool have different biosynthetic sources and biological functions.•Insects …