Green leaf volatiles may work as a less toxic pesticide for farmers

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Jan 29, 2024, 12:40 pm142 pts
Have you ever wondered about that sharp, green note that hits your nose when you mow the lawn or cut flower stems? Those are green leaf volatiles, or GLVs: easily evaporated oils that plants use to communicate with other plants and defend themselves against herbivores or pathogens like bacteria or fungi.

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