Electronic-nose (e-nose) instruments, derived from numerous types of aroma-sensor
technologies, have been developed for a diversity of applications in the broad fields of …

The chemical composition of inflorescence odours of 80 species of Amorphophallus
(Araceae) were determined by headspace-thermal desorption GC-MS. When compared to …

Floral fragrance is one of the most important characteristics of ornamental plants and plays a
pivotal role in plant lifespan such as pollinator attraction, pest repelling, and protection …

In food technology applications, electronic noses have been used on the on-line control of
different processes. In this study, assessment of shelf life of fresh pork meat that had been …

Some plant lineages, such as Araceae and Orchidaceae, have independently evolved
deceptive flowers. These exploit the insect's perception and deceive the insects into …

Flowers are stereotypically viewed as symbols of beauty which have inspired poets for
centuries. To the layperson, flowers are usually associated with bright colors and sweet …

The corpse plant (Amorphophallus titanum) is so named because it produces a pungent,
foul odor when flowering. Little is known about how the emitted volatiles change throughout …

Floral scent is important in plant reproduction and also has aesthetic implications. However,
the accurate determination of aroma is presently limited by the available collection and …

The sensory quality of orchid flowers has a major impact on consumer preference. It has
been noticed that orchid blossoms with different genetic backgrounds exhibit differences in …

Background Banana juice is becoming a popular beverage in Japan and the number of soft-
drink stands or shops that take great care and pride in the quality of their products has been …