Ever since the first plant secondary metabolites (PSMs) were isolated and identified,
questions about their ecological functions and diversity have been raised. Recent advances …

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

A globally invasive form of the mosquito Aedes aegypti specializes in biting humans, making
it an efficient disease vector. Host-seeking female mosquitoes strongly prefer human odour …

Metabolic capabilities of microorganisms include the production of secondary metabolites
(eg antibiotics). The analysis of microbial volatile organic compounds (mVOCs) is an …

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 …

Olfaction is an essential sensory modality for insects and their olfactory environment is
mostly made up of plant-emitted volatiles. The terrestrial vegetation produces an amazing …

Rapid changes of the biosphere observed in recent years are caused by both small and
large scale drivers, like shifts in temperature, transformations in land-use, or changes in the …

Main conclusion Terpenoids play several physiological and ecological functions in plant life
through direct and indirect plant defenses and also in human society because of their …

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 …

Plants respond to herbivore attack by launching 2 types of defenses: direct defense and
indirect defense. Direct defense includes all plant traits that increase the resistance of host …