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Plant Sciences
Qin Peng, Yangyang Zhang, Junjun Fan, Anil Shrestha, Wangxiang Zhang, Guangyu Wang
Summary: Floral scent plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological equilibrium and has significant implications for human well-being. Research on floral scent has seen a rapid increase, particularly in the fields of food science technology, plant sciences, and chemistry. The focus of research has shifted from the exploration of individual pollination ecological functions to the holistic evaluation of floral scent's impact on species diversity and ecosystem stability.
Article
Ecology
Katherine E. E. Eisen, Sotiria Boutsi, John M. M. Halley, Loretta Pace, Hampus Petren, Hanna Thosteman, Magne Friberg
Summary: This study examined variation in honest signals across different populations and mating systems in Arabis alpina. The results suggest that larger flowers generally produce more nectar and corolla area may be correlated with pollen limitation across populations. However, total scent emission is not correlated with nectar production and two specific compounds may act as honest signals in some populations.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Natasha de Manincor, Benjamin Andreu, Bruno Buatois, Hineiti Lou Chao, Nina Hautekeete, Francois Massol, Yves Piquot, Bertrand Schatz, Eric Schmitt, Mathilde Dufay
Summary: Our study compared the floral scents of four generalist plant species along an environmental gradient in six calcareous grasslands, using VOC analysis in both field and greenhouse conditions to explore geographical variation. We found differences in VOC composition among species and populations, with a significant effect of pollinator communities on scent emission, indicating stability in compounds attractive to specific pollinators. Genetic-based geographical variation was observed in some cases, but phenotypic plasticity also played a role, highlighting the importance of studying floral volatiles in natural populations.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Rohit Sasidharan, Robert R. Junker, Elisabeth J. Eilers, Caroline Mueller
Summary: Plants use floral displays to attract mutually beneficial organisms and deter attackers. These displays include attractive or repellent floral volatile organic compounds (FVOCs) that can be detected from a distance. Locally, visitors perceive contact chemicals including nutrients and deterrent or toxic constituents of pollen and nectar. This review examines the composition of FVOCs and non-volatile floral chemicals, such as pollen nutrients and toxins, and their effects on insect detection and behavior. The study finds that florivores can detect more FVOCs than pollinators, and frequently tested FVOCs are often reported as attractive to pollinators and repellent to florivores.
Article
Plant Sciences
Marc Gibernau, Eduardo Gomes Goncalves, Daniela Maria Do Amaral Navarro, Artur Dalia Maia
Summary: This study characterized the floral scent chemistry of nine species of Philodendron in French Guiana, identifying 43 volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The floral blends varied in the number of constituents, but each blend could be summarized into one to four major constituents. The floral scent compositions significantly differed among the species.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ryan M. Patrick, Xing-Qi Huang, Natalia Dudareva, Ying Li
Summary: The study demonstrates the dynamic deposition of histone H3 lysine 9 acetylation in the genome of Petunia hybrida flowers during anthesis as a mechanism to coordinate primary and secondary metabolic networks. It suggests that regulatory mechanisms at the chromatin level play an essential role in activating primary and secondary metabolic pathways to regulate VOC synthesis in petunia flowers.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
N. S. L. Albuquerque, P. Milet-Pinheiro, D. D. Cruz, D. M. A. F. Navarro, I. C. Machado
Summary: The Neotropical orchid genus Sarcoglottis, with approximately 40 species emitting strong floral scents, relies on nectar-seeking orchid bees such as Eulaema atleticana and E. niveofasciata for pollination. The floral scent of Sarcoglottis acaulis signals the presence of nectar, attracting the bees despite not triggering stereotyped scent-gathering behavior. This self-compatible plant depends on pollinators to increase fruit set, with attributes like low nectar amount and steady-state flowering contributing to its high fruit set.
Article
Plant Sciences
L. M. Pansarin, E. R. Pansarin, I. Alves-Dos-Santos, S. P. Teixeira
Summary: The study provides a detailed investigation of the floral anatomy of 32 species of micro Oncidiinae, revealing the relationship between floral morphology and secretory structures with the pollinators attracted to them. Different pollinator groups are associated with distinct secretory flower structures and rewards, affecting the diversification of this subtribe in the Neotropics.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jianjun Li, Xinjie Yu, Qianru Shan, Zhaobin Shi, Junhua Li, Xiting Zhao, Cuifang Chang, Juanjuan Yu
Summary: This study revealed the metabolic mechanisms and molecular basis of floral scents in Lonicera japonica flowers, providing insights into future breeding of quality-improved and more fragrant varieties.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Katherine R. Goodrich, Inesha Ellis, Allison DeHaas, Rebecca Senski, Jade Savage
Summary: This study investigates the pollination strategy of Asimina triloba by mimicking the scent of fermenting substrates. The research finds that the floral scent of A. triloba overlaps with the volatile chemicals of various fermenting substrates, and many insects are active both on the flowers and the substrates. These findings support the hypothesis of floral mimicry of fermenting substrates as a pollination strategy for A. triloba.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PLANT SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Evan T. Hilpman, Jeremiah W. Busch
Summary: The study revealed that floral morphological traits and volatile organic compounds can be used to distinguish between some pollination syndromes and Castilleja species. While pollination syndromes reliably defined by morphological traits, there was significant variation within the hummingbird syndrome among populations and species. Pollination syndrome was not a good predictor of visitors to Castilleja.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Desiree Ayume Lopes Meireles, Aldo Sindulfo Barboza Valdez, Marcela Boroski, Solange Cristina Augusto, Aline Theodoro Toci
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of pollination on the composition of volatile compounds in coffee beans and found that pollination increased the amount of volatile compounds in the beans, especially in certain classes of compounds. The findings highlight the important role of sustainable practices in coffee cultivation.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Review
Microbiology
Eduardo D. Fenner, Thamarys Scapini, Mariana da Costa Diniz, Anderson Giehl, Helen Treichel, Sergio Alvarez-Perez, Sergio L. Alves Jr
Summary: The importance of insects in pollinating angiosperms is well recognized. Recent studies have highlighted the role of yeast in floral nectar as a third participant in this mutualism. Yeasts in nectar produce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can influence insect foraging behavior, attracting them to flowers. In return, insects serve as transporters and provide a safer habitat for yeasts during winter. This ecological relationship has potential biotechnological implications, as nectar-inhabiting yeasts have been found to produce valuable metabolites that have a global market value of approximately USD 15 billion.
Article
Horticulture
Carmine Negro, Rosanna Dimita, Samar Min Allah, Antonio Miceli, Andrea Luvisi, Federica Blando, Luigi De Bellis, Rita Accogli
Summary: The study focused on organic compounds, total phenols, and antioxidant activity of rose-scented geranium flowers, particularly the volatile compounds emitted at different stages of development. It was found that the production of volatile compounds decreases as the flower develops and the emission of volatiles is mainly accomplished by the sepals.
Article
Plant Sciences
Craig Larcenaire, Fumin Wang, Ida Holaskova, Richard Turcotte, Michael Gutensohn, Yong-Lak Park
Summary: This study identified pollinator insects and associated VOCs of black cherry, providing crucial information for pollination and regeneration of the species.
Article
Plant Sciences
Seonghoe Jang, Gynheung An, Hsing-Yi Li
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Seonghoe Jang, Hsing-Yi Li
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Tien Dung Nguyen, Seonghoe Jang, Moon-Soo Soh, Jinwon Lee, Sang Dae Yun, Sung Aeong Oh, Soon Ki Park
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
Fernando Andres, Atsuko Kinoshita, Naveen Kalluri, Virginia Fernandez, Vitor S. Falavigna, Tiago M. D. Cruz, Seonghoe Jang, Yasutaka Chiba, Mitsunori Seo, Tabea Mettler-Altmann, Bruno Huettel, George Coupland
Review
Plant Sciences
Samuel Tilahun Assefa, Eun-Young Yang, Soo-Young Chae, Mihye Song, Jundae Lee, Myeong-Cheoul Cho, Seonghoe Jang
Article
Plant Sciences
Jinwon Lee, Sunok Moon, Seonghoe Jang, Sichul Lee, Gynheung An, Ki-Hong Jung, Soon Ki Park
Review
Plant Sciences
Chang Ho Ahn, Mummadireddy Ramya, Hye Ryun An, Pil Man Park, Yae-Jin Kim, Su Young Lee, Seonghoe Jang
Review
Horticulture
Shan-Li Wang, Hye Ryun An, Chii-Gong Tong, Seonghoe Jang
Summary: Research has extensively studied the floral transition in model plants like Arabidopsis and rice, revealing molecular networks and regulatory mechanisms of flowering genes. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying floral transition in ornamental plants like orchids remain unclear. Recently, potential flowering-related genes have been identified in orchids, and their functions have been studied, including the use of transgenic methods to induce precocious flowering.
HORTICULTURE ENVIRONMENT AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Hee Ju Lee, Jin Hyoung Lee, Seunghwan Wi, Yoonah Jang, Sewoong An, Chang Keun Choi, Seonghoe Jang
Summary: The research reveals that pretreatment with glutamic acid can enhance photosynthetic efficiency, increase antioxidant enzyme activity, and alter gene expression levels in tomato plants under low temperature stress, leading to alleviation of oxidative damage.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Seonghoe Jang, Jwa-Yeong Cho, Gyung-Ran Do, Yeeun Kang, Hsing-Yi Li, Jaeeun Song, Ho-Youn Kim, Beom-Gi Kim, Yue-Ie Hsing
Summary: This study revealed that OsBCL1 and OsBCL2 promote cell elongation in rice by increasing GA biosynthesis, and demonstrated that this cell elongation activity is also effective in the dicot species Arabidopsis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Manjulatha Mekapogu, Jae-A Jung, Oh-Keun Kwon, Myung-Suk Ahn, Hyun-Young Song, Seonghoe Jang
Summary: Fungal diseases pose a major threat to ornamental plants, with chemical control methods being the primary management strategy. Host basal resistance is often deficient in many plants. Conventional and molecular breeding approaches are lagging due to complex genomes and limited gene pools, although genetic engineering offers potential solutions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Yeeun Kang, Suk-Woo Jang, Hee Ju Lee, Derek W. Barchenger, Seonghoe Jang
Summary: The study identified lettuce heat shock protein genes that respond early to heat stress, providing potential candidates for breeding heat-tolerant lettuce cultivars.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hsin-Mei Wang, Chii-Gong Tong, Seonghoe Jang
PLANT SIGNALING & BEHAVIOR
(2017)