Review: Cracking the plant VOC sensing code and its practical applications
Plant Science Research WeeklyMany studies have demonstrated the importance of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in communication between plants. VOCs emitted by a plant damaged by herbivory promote defenses in nearby plants. It is thought that these compounds may have originated as intra-plant signals, capable of moving long-distances…
Volatile methyl jasmonate from roots triggers host-beneficial soil microbiome biofilms
Plant Science Research WeeklyVolatile molecules released from plant roots (root VOCs, rVOCs) can diffuse over long distances, thereby increasing the sphere of plant influence. However, their influence on complex soil microbial communities (or microbiomes) and ecological implications are poorly understood, mainly due to technical…