Smell of Stress: Identification of Induced Biochemical Pathways Affecting the Volatile Composition and Flavor Quality of Crops

• Published in: Journal of agricultural and food chemistry Vol. 66; no. 14; pp. 3616 - 3618
• Main Author: Wüst, Matthias
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States American Chemical Society 11.04.2018
• Subjects: abiotic stress; biochemical pathways; biosynthesis; crops; flavor; genes; genetic engineering; interdisciplinary research; odor compounds; smell; stress; odor code; flavor quality; odorant; aroma; taste

Recent research has shown that the biosynthesis of several key odorants is controlled by genes whose expression is altered or even induced by biotic or abiotic stress. These new findings provide a roadmap for improvement of flavor quality by the application of moderate, well-controlled stress. This...