Plant volatiles

Plant volatiles are natural chemicals released into the air by plants, often as a response to stress, injury, or to attract pollinators and helpful insects. These aromatic compounds can serve various functions, such as signaling nearby plants about danger or repelling herbivores. They are responsible for the scents of flowers, herbs, and trees. These volatile organic compounds (VOCs) play crucial roles in ecological interactions and can influence the health and survival of plants by facilitating communication and defense mechanisms within their environment.