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 …
that serve multiple functions. Their composition is shaped by environmental, ecological and …
Risk assessment of fungal materials
JG van den Brandhof, HAB Wösten - Fungal biology and biotechnology, 2022 - Springer
Sustainable fungal materials have a high potential to replace non-sustainable materials
such as those used for packaging or as an alternative for leather and textile. The properties …
such as those used for packaging or as an alternative for leather and textile. The properties …
Machine learning prediction of photocatalytic lignin cleavage of C–C bonds based on density functional theory
T Zhang, C Wu, Z Xing, J Zhang, S Wang… - Materials Today …, 2022 - Elsevier
Photocatalytic degradation is a promising method for producing high-value chemicals from
lignin through the cleavage of targeted chemical bonds. In this study, machine learning …
lignin through the cleavage of targeted chemical bonds. In this study, machine learning …
[HTML][HTML] A breath of information: the volatilome
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are small molecular mass substances, which exhibit
low boiling points and high-vapour pressures. They are ubiquitous in nature and produced …
low boiling points and high-vapour pressures. They are ubiquitous in nature and produced …
The defensive function of a pollinator‐attracting floral volatile
D Kessler, J Bing, A Haverkamp… - Functional Ecology, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Benzyl acetone (4‐phenylbutan‐2‐one; BA), the dominant floral fragrance of the
wild tobacco Nicotiana attenuata, is known to attract night‐time pollinators, such as …
wild tobacco Nicotiana attenuata, is known to attract night‐time pollinators, such as …
Plant volatiles and their role in insect olfaction
Plant volatiles are the invisible players in the plant-insect co-evolutionary arms race. They
are involved in various plant-mediated tri-trophic interactions within the ecosystem. Volatiles …
are involved in various plant-mediated tri-trophic interactions within the ecosystem. Volatiles …
Bumblebees negotiate a trade-off between nectar quality and floral biomechanics
How and why pollinators choose which flowers to visit are fundamental, multifaceted
questions in pollination biology, yet most studies of floral traits measure simple relative …
questions in pollination biology, yet most studies of floral traits measure simple relative …
Natural repellents as a method of preventing ant damage to microirrigation systems
L de Pedro, JA Sanchez - Insects, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Ants play an essential role in most agroecosystems. However, these
insects can occasionally be detrimental to agricultural microirrigation equipment by chewing …
insects can occasionally be detrimental to agricultural microirrigation equipment by chewing …
Research Progress on the Species and Diversity of Ants and Their Three Tropisms
H Dong, X Huang, Q Gao, S Li, S Yang, F Chen - Insects, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Ants fulfill an important ecological function, not only serving as one of the
main decomposers but also playing a role in improving soil fertility. Ants may conflict with …
main decomposers but also playing a role in improving soil fertility. Ants may conflict with …
Comparative effects of pollen limitation, floral traits and pollinators on reproductive success of Hedysarum scoparium Fisch. et Mey. in different habitats
M Chen, XY Zhao, XA Zuo, SK Wang, H Qu, Y Ping… - BMC Plant …, 2021 - Springer
Background Reproduction in most flowering plants may be limited because of the decreased
visitation or activity of pollinators in fragmented habitats. Hedysarum scoparium Fisch. et …
visitation or activity of pollinators in fragmented habitats. Hedysarum scoparium Fisch. et …