Catabolism of volatile organic compounds influences plant survival.

Autor:	Oikawa PY; Department of Botany and Plant Sciences, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA. Electronic address: patty.oikawa@gmail.com., Lerdau MT
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Trends in plant science [Trends Plant Sci] 2013 Dec; Vol. 18 (12), pp. 695-703. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Sep 20.
DOI:	10.1016/j.tplants.2013.08.011
Abstrakt:	Plants emit a diverse array of phytogenic volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The production and emission of VOCs has been an important area of research for decades. However, recent research has revealed the importance of VOC catabolism by plants and VOC degradation in the atmosphere for plant growth and survival. Specifically, VOC catabolism and degradation have implications for plant C balance, tolerance to environmental stress, plant signaling, and plant-atmosphere interactions. Here we review recent advances in our understanding of VOC catabolism and degradation, propose experiments for investigating VOC catabolism, and suggest ways to incorporate catabolism into VOC emission models. Improving our knowledge of VOC catabolism and degradation is crucial for understanding plant metabolism and predicting plant survival in polluted environments. (Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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