The plant volatilome: methods of analysis

Methods Mol Biol. 2012:918:289-310. doi: 10.1007/978-1-61779-995-2_15.

Abstract

Analysis of plant volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and essential oils (EOs, collectively called the plant volatilome) is an invaluable technique in plant biology, as it provides the qualitative and quantitative composition of bioactive compounds. From a physiological standpoint, the plant volatilome is involved in some critical processes, namely plant-plant interactions, the signaling between symbiotic organisms, the attraction of pollinating insects, a range of biological activities in mammals, and as an endless source of novel drugs and drug leads. This chapter analyses and discusses the most advanced methods of analysis of the plant volatilome.

MeSH terms

  • Adsorption
  • Chemistry Techniques, Analytical / instrumentation
  • Chemistry Techniques, Analytical / methods*
  • Electronic Nose
  • Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
  • Nanostructures / chemistry
  • Plants / chemistry*
  • Polymers / chemistry
  • Solid Phase Microextraction
  • Temperature
  • Volatile Organic Compounds / analysis*
  • Volatile Organic Compounds / chemistry
  • Volatile Organic Compounds / isolation & purification

Substances

  • Polymers
  • Volatile Organic Compounds