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  • Soil microbiology
  • Plant pathology
  • Biochemistry

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  • Microbial volatile organic compounds (mVOCs) mediate soil microbial interactions.
  • Evidence suggests mVOCs may suppress plant-pathogenic soil fungi.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evidence for mVOCs in suppressing soil-borne plant pathogens.
  • To discuss factors influencing mVOC production and activity in soils.

Main Methods:

  • Literature screening on mVOCs and pathogen suppression.
  • Discussion of biotic and abiotic factors affecting mVOCs.
  • Consideration of soil community ecology and environmental conditions.

Main Results:

  • mVOCs contribute to pathogen suppression in soil atmospheres.
  • Soil moisture, microbial diversity, and community assembly influence mVOC production.
  • Lab findings on mVOCs are not always directly applicable to complex soil environments.

Conclusions:

  • Integrated lab and field studies are needed to understand mVOC dynamics in soils.
  • Knowledge of mVOC chemistry and behavior is crucial for sustainable pathogen control.
  • mVOCs offer potential for developing eco-friendly strategies against soil-borne pathogens.