Monoterpenes are a class of plant-derived secondary metabolites composed of two isoprene units. They and their structurally modified derivatives encompass acyclic, monocyclic and bicyclic frameworks ...

This study was led by Prof. Keding Lu and Prof. Yuanhang Zhang from Peking University. They conducted a field campaign in Taizhou, Eastern China from May to June in 2018. They observed elevated levels ...

Plant scientists have identified two new genes and two new enzymes in tomato plants. Those findings led them to discover that the plants were making monoterpenes, compounds that help give tomato ...

Perilla frutescens, a versatile medicinal and edible plant, has been widely cultivated across Asia. The plant's leaves are rich in essential oils and are commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine ...

Worldwide, plants emit about 100 million tons of monoterpenes into the atmosphere each year. These volatile organic molecules include many fragrances such as the molecule pinene -- known for its pine ...