Green Leaf Volatile : New Research Plant Plant Communication
Researchers from Japan have conducted groundbreaking research on plant-plant communication through volatile organic compounds (VOCs) called Green Leaf Volatile (GLV).
- Using real-time fluorescence imaging, they visualized how plants take up VOCs released by damaged neighbours, leading to calcium-dependent defence responses against potential threats.
- The research also revealed that guard cells, responsible for stomatal function, play a crucial role in VOC perception.
- GLVs are common constituents of herbivore-infested plant volatiles. GLVs play an important role in plant defence.
- This discovery enhances understanding of the intricate communication network among plants for timely defence responses.
- The findings showcase nature’s remarkable adaptations and have broader implications beyond plant science
