Why do plants produce so many terpenoid compounds?

E Pichersky, RA Raguso - New Phytologist, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
All plants synthesize a suite of several hundred terpenoid compounds with roles that include
phytohormones, protein modification reagents, anti‐oxidants, and more. Different plant …

Biosynthesis, function and metabolic engineering of plant volatile organic compounds

N Dudareva, A Klempien, JK Muhlemann… - New …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Plants synthesize an amazing diversity of volatile organic compounds (VOC s) that facilitate
interactions with their environment, from attracting pollinators and seed dispersers to …

Chemistry, biosynthesis and biology of floral volatiles: roles in pollination and other functions

S Dötterl, J Gershenzon - Natural Product Reports, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Covering: 2010 to 2023 Floral volatiles are a chemically diverse group of plant metabolites
that serve multiple functions. Their composition is shaped by environmental, ecological and …

Floral volatiles: from biosynthesis to function

JK Muhlemann, A Klempien… - Plant, cell & …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

Chemistry of floral rewards: intra‐and interspecific variability of nectar and pollen secondary metabolites across taxa

EC Palmer‐Young, IW Farrell, LS Adler… - Ecological …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Floral chemistry mediates plant interactions with pollinators, pathogens, and herbivores, with
major consequences for fitness of both plants and flower visitors. The outcome of such …

Plant terpene specialized metabolism: complex networks or simple linear pathways?

ER Lanier, TB Andersen, B Hamberger - The Plant Journal, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
From the perspectives of pathway evolution, discovery and engineering of plant specialized
metabolism, the nature of the biosynthetic routes represents a critical aspect. Classical …

Little peaks with big effects: establishing the role of minor plant volatiles in plant–insect interactions

A Clavijo Mccormick, J Gershenzon… - Plant, cell & …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Plants emit complex mixtures of volatile organic compounds from floral and vegetative
tissue, especially after herbivore damage, so it is difficult to associate individual compounds …

Herbivore‐induced volatile emission in black poplar: regulation and role in attracting herbivore enemies

A CLAVIJO MCCORMICK, S Irmisch… - Plant, Cell & …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
After herbivory, plants release volatile organic compounds from damaged foliage as well as
from nearby undamaged leaves that attract herbivore enemies. Little is known about what …

Petunia flowers solve the defence/apparency dilemma of pollinator attraction by deploying complex floral blends

D Kessler, C Diezel, DG Clark, TA Colquhoun… - Ecology …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Flowers recruit floral visitors for pollination services by emitting fragrances. These scent
signals can be intercepted by antagonists such as florivores to locate host plants. Hence, as …

CYP76C1 (Cytochrome P450)-mediated linalool metabolism and the formation of volatile and soluble linalool oxides in Arabidopsis flowers: a strategy for defense …

B Boachon, RR Junker, L Miesch, JE Bassard… - The Plant …, 2015 - academic.oup.com
The acyclic monoterpene alcohol linalool is one of the most frequently encountered volatile
compounds in floral scents. Various linalool oxides are usually emitted along with linalool …