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Chemical Diversity of Mediterranean Seagrasses Volatilome
Summary
Researchers profiled the volatile organic compounds produced by Mediterranean seagrass species, characterizing the chemical diversity of their volatilomes across species and seasons. Seagrass volatiles may play roles in ecosystem signaling and could serve as indicators of plant health.
These results highlight the potential of BVOCs' emission from seagrass ecosystems and reveal species-specific chemical markers.
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