Themed collection Volatile Natural Products
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Introduction to volatile natural products
Guest editor Stefan Schulz introduces this Natural Products Reports themed issue summarizing recent progress in volatile natural products.
Nat. Prod. Rep., 2023,40, 759-760
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NP90015K
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Chemistry, biosynthesis and biology of floral volatiles: roles in pollination and other functions
Major advances have recently been made in understanding the biosynthesis and emission of floral volatiles, how their emission is shaped by abiotic and biotic factors, and which volatiles are involved in communicating with mutualists and parasites.
Nat. Prod. Rep., 2023,40, 1901-1937
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NP00024A
Analytical methods for the analysis of volatile natural products
Analysis of volatile natural products.
Nat. Prod. Rep., 2023,40, 922-956
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NP00079B
Organic synthesis in the study of terpene-derived oxidation products in the atmosphere
This review highlights examples of synthetic organic chemistry used in the context of studying terpene-derived oxidation products in the atmosphere, with a focus on species produced from biogenic isoprene, pinene and caryophyllene.
Nat. Prod. Rep., 2023,40, 890-921
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NP00064D
Terpene synthases and pathways in animals: enzymology and structural evolution in the biosynthesis of volatile infochemicals
Terpene volatile messengers are widespread among animals. New discoveries have been made about the role and independent evolution of pathways and enzymes in animal terpene biosynthesis, especially in the large group of insects.
Nat. Prod. Rep., 2023,40, 766-793
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NP00076H
Recent advances in the synthesis of insect pheromones: an overview from 2013 to 2022
Pheromones are generally produced by insects in submicrogram amounts which makes it difficult to elucidate their chemical structures. Synthetic approaches are therefore necessary for the unambiguous identification of these natural products.
Nat. Prod. Rep., 2023,40, 866-889
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NP00068G
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Dynamic environmental interactions shaped by vegetative plant volatiles
Vegetative plant volatiles influence their environment, and vice versa. We review these dynamic interactions and identify frameworks that can help to explain volatile emission patterns and their biological functions.
Nat. Prod. Rep., 2023,40, 840-865
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NP00061J
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The volatile chemistry of orchid pollination
Orchids are amongst the most diverse of all plant families, and produce a wide array of volatile compounds for pollinator attraction.
Nat. Prod. Rep., 2023,40, 819-839
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NP00060A
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The scent chemistry of butterflies
Butterflies use structurally highly diverse volatile compounds for communication, in addition to visual signals. These compounds originate from plants or a formed de novo especially by male butterflies that possess specific scent organs.
Nat. Prod. Rep., 2023,40, 794-818
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NP00067A
About this collection
This themed issue, guest edited by Stefan Schulz, aims to increase awareness and highlight the importance of volatile natural products for many systems.