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Potential of Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds for Crop Protection Against Phytopathogenic Fungi

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Volatiles and Food Security

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Microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs) are produced by a wide range of microorganisms ranging from bacteria and fungi. Earlier experimental results indicated that MVOCs are eco-friendly and can be exploited as agents that improve plant growth, productivity, and disease resistance in agricultural practices. Studies conducted in open fields indicated that MVOCs can effectively contribute to enhanced crop production and protection against diseases. In this review chapter, we have discussed on the diversity of MVOCs and further focused on their potential in exploiting these bioactive molecules in sustainable eco-friendly agriculture for improving plant growth, production, and protection.

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Abbreviations

~:

More than

%:

Percentage

β:

Beta

C:

Carbon

°C:

Degree Celsius

BD:

Butanediol

DMDS:

Dimethyl disulfide

et al.:

Associates

ISR:

Induced systemic resistance

kPa:

Kilopascals

MVOCs:

Microbial volatile organic compounds

PGPF:

Plant growth-promoting fungi

PGPR:

Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria

sp.:

Species (singular)

spp.:

Species (plural)

VOCs:

Volatile organic compounds

VPEs:

Volatile-producing endophytes

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Reddy, B.N., Hindumathi, A. (2017). Potential of Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds for Crop Protection Against Phytopathogenic Fungi. In: Choudhary, D., Sharma, A., Agarwal, P., Varma, A., Tuteja, N. (eds) Volatiles and Food Security. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5553-9_14

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