β-Ocimene, a Key Floral and Foliar Volatile Involved in Multiple Interactions between Plants and Other Organisms

β-Ocimene is a very common plant volatile released in important amounts from the leaves and flowers of many plant species. This acyclic monoterpene can play several biological functions in plants, by potentially affecting floral visitors and also by mediating defensive responses to herbivory. The ub...

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Main Authors: Gerard Farré-Armengol, Iolanda Filella, Joan Llusià, Josep Peñuelas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-07-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/22/7/1148