WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A Purdue University biochemist and her colleagues have pioneered new methods for increasing production of volatile compounds important for plant defenses and for use in biofuels ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Flowers use volatile compounds called terpenes to communicate with and protect themselves from the outside world. The aromas produced welcome pollinators while warding off pests ...

Enhanced plant defense mechanisms mediated by volatile organic compounds (VOCs) (IMAGE) Tokyo University of Science Caption Plants attacked or infested with pests release VOCs to signal nearby healthy ...

An observational study confirms a prevailing theory that volatile organic compounds emitted by vegetation form atmospheric aerosols which make clouds more reflective. An observational study by Finnish ...

Animals often use highly specific signals to warn their herd about approaching predators. Surprisingly, similar behaviors are also observed among plants. Shedding more light on this phenomenon, ...