Biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) are metabolites emitted by living plants that
have a fundamental ecological role since they influence atmospheric chemistry, plant …

Debate still continues around the definition of generalism and specialism in nature. To
some, generalism is equated solely with polyphagy, but this cannot be readily divorced from …

This study developed an edible antimicrobial coating using a blend of konjac glucomannan
(KGM) and low acyl gellan gum (LAG) hydrogel to incorporate thymol nanoparticles (TKL) …

Plants from Asteraceae family are widely used for their therapeutic effects in the treatment of
gastrointestinal diseases, but the consequences of excessive intake still need to be studied …

Traditionally, arctic Finnish Angelica (Angelica archangelica L.), marsh Labrador tea
(Rhododendron tomentosum, syn. Ledum palustre) and common tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) …

Caterpillar feeding immediately triggers the release of volatile compounds stored in the
leaves of cotton plants. Additionally, after 1 d of herbivory, the leaves release other newly …

Cultivated plants of Gossypium hirsutum Cav.(cotton) consistently emit low levels of volatile
organic compounds, primarily mono-and sesquiterpenoids, which are produced and stored …

Bean common mosaic virus (BCMV), bean common mosaic necrosis virus (BCMNV), and
cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) are important pathogens of common bean (Phaseolus …

Some plant species express an extraordinarily high intraspecific diversity in phytochemicals
(= chemodiversity). As discussed for biodiversity, higher chemodiversity may provide better …

Chemodiversity, the diversity of specialised (secondary) metabolites, plays a crucial role in
mediating interactions between plants and animals, including insect herbivores and …