Emission and Function of Plant-Originated Volatile Organic Compounds
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Physiology and Metabolism".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 18 October 2024 | Viewed by 181
Special Issue Editor
Interests: volatile organic compound emission; proton-transfer-reaction mass spectrometry (PTR-MS); proton-transfer-reaction time-of-flight mass spectrometry (PTR-TOF-MS); plant abiotic stress; plant biotic stress; gas-exchange chamber; photosynthesis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are inviting contributions that advance our understanding of the diverse world of plant-originated volatile organic compounds. Plants emit a rich array of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) that play pivotal roles in ecological interactions, atmospheric chemistry, and plant physiology. This Special Issue aims to compile cutting-edge research that explores the emission mechanisms, ecological functions, and chemical diversity of VOCs.
Researchers are encouraged to submit papers on a broad spectrum of topics related to VOCs, including but not limited to the following:
- Emission Mechanisms: Investigating the biosynthesis, regulation, and release of VOCs, as well as the environmental factors influencing emissions;
- Ecological Interactions: Exploring the roles of VOCs in plant–herbivore, plant–pollinator, and plant–microbe interactions (soil, phyllosphere, etc.) and their impacts on community dynamics;
- Atmospheric Chemistry: Assessing the contribution of VOCs to atmospheric processes, such as aerosol formation and ozone production, and their implications for air quality and climate;
- Chemical Diversity: Characterizing the chemical diversity of VOCs across plant species and understanding the underlying genetic and biochemical mechanisms;
- Applied Perspectives: Investigating the potential applications of VOCs in agriculture, pest management, and pharmaceuticals.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and methodological papers that advance our knowledge of VOCs, thus promoting interdisciplinary collaboration in this rapidly evolving field.
Dr. Miguel Portillo-Estrada
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- abiotic stress
- atmospheric chemistry
- biosynthesis
- chemical diversity
- ecological interactions
- plant communication
- plant–herbivore interactions
- plant–microbe interactions
- volatile organic compounds
