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  • Plant metabolomics
  • Analytical chemistry
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) revolutionized primary plant metabolite studies.
  • Plant metabolomes are complex, requiring advanced analytical techniques for comprehensive analysis.
  • GC-MS offers excellent separation and identification capabilities for diverse plant compounds.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review critical aspects of the GC-MS workflow for plant metabolomics.
  • To discuss the strengths and limitations of GC-MS in plant metabolite analysis.
  • To highlight advancements and solutions for challenges in GC-MS-based plant studies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of analytical platform selection, sample preparation, and data processing in GC-MS.
  • Discussion of targeted and non-targeted metabolomic approaches using GC-MS.
  • Emphasis on derivatization protocols, stability, and mass spectral interpretation for metabolite analysis.

Main Results:

  • GC-MS excels in separating isomeric compounds within complex plant metabolomes due to its high chromatographic resolution.
  • Reliable derivatization protocols enable robust qualitative and quantitative analysis of semi- and non-volatile plant metabolites.
  • Key progress has been made in GC-MS approaches, but artifacts during derivatization necessitate careful validation.

Conclusions:

  • GC-MS remains a powerful tool for plant metabolomics, offering sensitive identification and quantification.
  • Addressing challenges, particularly derivatization artifacts, through careful validation is crucial for reliable results.
  • Continued advancements in GC-MS workflows enhance its utility for studying plant metabolism.