An Update on the Function, Biosynthesis and Regulation of Floral Volatile Terpenoids
Floral volatile terpenoids (FVTs) belong to a group of volatile organic compounds (VOC) that play important roles in attracting pollinators, defending against pathogens and parasites and serving as signals associated with biotic and abiotic stress responses. Although research on FVTs has been increa...
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| author | Zhenglin Qiao Huizhen Hu Senbao Shi Xuemei Yuan Bo Yan Longqing Chen |
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| description | Floral volatile terpenoids (FVTs) belong to a group of volatile organic compounds (VOC) that play important roles in attracting pollinators, defending against pathogens and parasites and serving as signals associated with biotic and abiotic stress responses. Although research on FVTs has been increasing, a systematic generalization is lacking. Among flowering plants used mainly for ornamental purposes, a systematic study on the production of FVTs in flowers with characteristic aromas is still limited. This paper reviews the biological functions and biosynthesis of FVTs, which may contribute a foundational aspect for future research. We highlight regulatory mechanisms that control the production of FVTs in ornamental flowers and the intersection of biosynthetic pathways that produce flower fragrance and color. Additionally, we summarize the opportunities and challenges facing FVT research in the whole genome and -omics eras and the possible research directions that will provide a foundation for further innovation and utilization of flowering ornamental plants and their germplasm resources. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e30f4888bfcc43a088a6679a841a38712023-11-22T23:33:52ZengMDPI AGHorticulturae2311-75242021-11-0171145110.3390/horticulturae7110451An Update on the Function, Biosynthesis and Regulation of Floral Volatile TerpenoidsZhenglin Qiao0Huizhen Hu1Senbao Shi2Xuemei Yuan3Bo Yan4Longqing Chen5Yunnan Province Engineering Research Center for Functional Flower Resources and Industrialization, College of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Sciences, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, ChinaYunnan Province Engineering Research Center for Functional Flower Resources and Industrialization, College of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Sciences, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, ChinaYunnan Province Engineering Research Center for Functional Flower Resources and Industrialization, College of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Sciences, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, ChinaYunnan Province Engineering Research Center for Functional Flower Resources and Industrialization, College of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Sciences, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, ChinaYunnan Province Engineering Research Center for Functional Flower Resources and Industrialization, College of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Sciences, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, ChinaYunnan Province Engineering Research Center for Functional Flower Resources and Industrialization, College of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Sciences, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming 650224, ChinaFloral volatile terpenoids (FVTs) belong to a group of volatile organic compounds (VOC) that play important roles in attracting pollinators, defending against pathogens and parasites and serving as signals associated with biotic and abiotic stress responses. Although research on FVTs has been increasing, a systematic generalization is lacking. Among flowering plants used mainly for ornamental purposes, a systematic study on the production of FVTs in flowers with characteristic aromas is still limited. This paper reviews the biological functions and biosynthesis of FVTs, which may contribute a foundational aspect for future research. We highlight regulatory mechanisms that control the production of FVTs in ornamental flowers and the intersection of biosynthetic pathways that produce flower fragrance and color. Additionally, we summarize the opportunities and challenges facing FVT research in the whole genome and -omics eras and the possible research directions that will provide a foundation for further innovation and utilization of flowering ornamental plants and their germplasm resources.https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/7/11/451floral volatile terpenoidsfunctionbiosynthesisregulation |
| spellingShingle | Zhenglin Qiao Huizhen Hu Senbao Shi Xuemei Yuan Bo Yan Longqing Chen An Update on the Function, Biosynthesis and Regulation of Floral Volatile Terpenoids Horticulturae floral volatile terpenoids function biosynthesis regulation |
| title | An Update on the Function, Biosynthesis and Regulation of Floral Volatile Terpenoids |
| title_full | An Update on the Function, Biosynthesis and Regulation of Floral Volatile Terpenoids |
| title_fullStr | An Update on the Function, Biosynthesis and Regulation of Floral Volatile Terpenoids |
| title_full_unstemmed | An Update on the Function, Biosynthesis and Regulation of Floral Volatile Terpenoids |
| title_short | An Update on the Function, Biosynthesis and Regulation of Floral Volatile Terpenoids |
| title_sort | update on the function biosynthesis and regulation of floral volatile terpenoids |
| topic | floral volatile terpenoids function biosynthesis regulation |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/7/11/451 |
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