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Herbivore-induced Blueberry Volatiles and Intra-plant Signaling

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Current insights into plant volatile organic compound biosynthesis.

Lin Chen¹, Pan Liao²

¹Department of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China; Institute of Systems Medicine and Health Sciences, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China.

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Plant volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have ecological roles and medicinal value. Recent research advances gene discovery for VOC biosynthesis, particularly for benzenoids/phenylpropanoids and monoterpenes.

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Area of Science:

Plant biochemistry and molecular biology
Natural product biosynthesis
Chemical ecology

Background:

Plant-derived volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are crucial for ecological interactions like pollination and defense.
Many VOCs, especially monoterpenoids, possess significant economic, medicinal, flavor, and aroma properties.
Advancements in omics technologies facilitate the discovery of genes involved in VOC biosynthesis.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent progress in the biosynthesis of plant-derived VOCs.
To focus on advances in benzenoids/phenylpropanoids and monoterpenes.
To discuss gene discovery approaches and future research directions.

Main Methods:

Review of recent literature on plant VOC biosynthesis.
Highlighting key enzyme discoveries, such as benzaldehyde synthase in petunia.
Discussing bifunctional enzymes like RcG/FPPS1 in roses for cytosolic geranyl diphosphate production.

Main Results:

Elucidation of the benzaldehyde biosynthetic pathway via peroxisomal benzaldehyde synthase.
Identification of a bifunctional enzyme (RcG/FPPS1) involved in cytosolic geranyl diphosphate production in roses.
Progress in understanding canonical and non-canonical monoterpene formation pathways.

Conclusions:

Significant strides have been made in identifying genes and pathways for plant VOC biosynthesis.
Key enzymes and pathways for benzenoids and monoterpenes are increasingly understood.
Further research is needed to address open questions and explore future perspectives in VOC biosynthesis and gene discovery.