Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds: Applications and Future Prospects
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- 1Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, INDIA.
- 2Animal Biochemistry Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana, INDIA.
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Vikas Kumar
Department of Biotechnology, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, INDIA.
Received: 07-10-2021; Accepted: 20-11-2021.
Volume 10, Issue 3 · pp. 533-538 · 2022 · DOI: 10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.71
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Microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs) are organic compounds having low molecular mass (less than 300 Da) and high vapor pressure due to low boiling point. Microorganisms produce a plethora of volatile compounds that can play a very crucial role in intra- and inter-kingdom interactions. Many volatile organic compounds (VOCs) secreted by microbes associated with soil and plants have been described to be involved in microbial communications. A considerable body of opinion indicates that MVOCs have potential to be utilized as a beneficial and good sustainable approach for diverse areas including agriculture, industrial and health sector. They can induce plant defense systems and inhibit the development of diverse plant pathogens.
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Kumar, V., Singh, M., Devi, A., Rani, K., Kumar, A., Kumar, S., Sharma, P., & Sharma, A. K. (2022). Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds: Applications and Future Prospects. Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences, 10(3), 533-538. https://doi.org/10.5530/ajbls.2021.10.71
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