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. 2023 Dec 31;18(1):2227440.
doi: 10.1080/15592324.2023.2227440. Epub 2023 Jun 27.

Role of Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds in Promoting Plant Growth and Disease Resistance in Horticultural Production

Chonlada Srikamwang  1   2 , Nuttacha Eva Onsa  1   3 , Piyachat Sunanta  3   4 , Jiraporn Sangta  1   2 , Christopher P Chanway  5 , Sarinthip Thanakkasaranee  6   7   8 , Sarana Rose Sommano  1   3   8
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Role of Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds in Promoting Plant Growth and Disease Resistance in Horticultural Production

Chonlada Srikamwang et al. Plant Signal Behav. .

Abstract

Microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs) are a diverse group of volatile organic compounds that microorganisms may produce and release into the environment. These compounds have both positive and negative effects on plants, as they have been shown to be effective at mitigating stresses and functioning as immune stimulants. Furthermore, MVOCs modulate plant growth and systemic plant resistance, while also serving as attractants or repellents for insects and other stressors that pose threats to plants. Considering the economic value of strawberries as one of the most popular and consumed fruits worldwide, harnessing the benefits of MVOCs becomes particularly significant. MVOCs offer cost-effective and efficient solutions for disease control and pest management in horticultural production, as they can be utilized at low concentrations. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the current knowledge on microorganisms that contribute to the production of beneficial volatile organic compounds for enhancing disease resistance in fruit products, with a specific emphasis on broad horticultural production. The review also identifies research gaps and highlights the functions of MVOCs in horticulture, along with the different types of MVOCs that impact plant disease resistance in strawberry production. By offering a novel perspective on the application and utilization of volatile organic compounds in sustainable horticulture, this review presents an innovative approach to maximizing the efficiency of horticultural production through the use of natural products.

Keywords: Fruit quality; MVOCs; Metabolite production; Pest control; Plant disease resistance.

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Metapopulation networks of microorganisms and plant communication and interactions mediated by microbial volatile organic compounds.
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Sources and diversity of MVOCs and Interaction between bacteria fungi protists and plant (Adapted from Peñuelas, Asensio, Tholl, Wenke, Rosenkranz, Piechulla and Schnitzler.
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Applications of MVOCs during pre- and post-harvest and transportation of strawberries.
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