Monoterpenes in Plants

Authors

  • Marcela Dvořáková Institute of Experimental Botany, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague | Department of Organic and Nuclear Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague
  • Irena Valterová Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague
  • Tomáš Vaněk Institute of Experimental Botany, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague

Keywords:

monoterpenes, plants, emissions, insects

Abstract

The article deals with the role of monoterpenes in the environment and their biosynthesis in plants. Monoterpenes play a significant role in plant defence and communication with the environment, especially with insect pests and pollinators. They are also considered bioactive compounds due to a great impact on human health. Monoterpenes show antimicrobial and antifungal properties and may also prevent cancer.

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Published

2011-11-15

How to Cite

Dvořáková, M., Valterová, I., & Vaněk, T. (2011). Monoterpenes in Plants. Chemické Listy, 105(11), 839–845. Retrieved from http://blog.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/1026

Issue

Vol. 105 No. 11 (2011)

Section

Articles

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