Enhanced plant defense mechanisms mediated by volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (IMAGE)

Tokyo University of Science

Enhanced plant defense mechanisms mediated by volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

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Plants attacked or infested with pests release VOCs to signal nearby healthy plants. This triggers the neighboring plants to increase and improve their defense mechanisms against pests and pathogens.

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Gen-ichiro Arimura from TUS, Japan

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