Elizabeth Martinez¹, Ana K. Escalera-Ordaz¹, Francisco J. Espinosa-García², Yolanda M. García-Rodríguez², Rafael Ariza-Flores³, Javier Ponce-Saavedra⁴, Patricio Apáez-Barrios⁵, Héctor Guillén-Andrade^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.12, pp. 4155-4171, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.073438 - 29 December 2025

Abstract Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) play an important role in plant survival and adaptation. They contribute to defense against pests and pathogens, tolerance to abiotic stress, and the mediation of essential ecological interactions such as pollination and attraction of dispersal agents. The complex mixture of VOCs produced by an organism, known as volatilome, varies across species, populations, and individuals, making VOCs a major factor in crop diversification and adaptation. In this context, characterizing the volatilome of crop genotypes can provide insight into their ecological associations and potential relationships with agronomic traits. In this study, the volatilome… More >

Idongesit Sunday Ambrose¹, Sunday Edet Etuk², Okechukwu Ebuka Agbasi^3,*, Ijah Ioryue Silas⁴, Unyime Udoette Saturday⁵, Eyo Edet Orok⁶

Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 335-350, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.064552 - 13 June 2025

Abstract Road construction and traffic congestion are increasingly recognized as major contributors to environmental and public health challenges in urban Nigeria, particularly in Rivers State. Despite growing urbanization, a gap remains in localized data on the combined effects of air and noise pollution in hydrocarbon-polluted environments. This study addresses that gap by conducting a preliminary environmental health assessment focused on the Port Harcourt Ring Road project. Air quality and noise levels were monitored in situ at 20 strategically selected locations, with five control points included for baseline comparison. Digital portable meters were used to measure concentrations of… More >

Taghreed Alsufyani^1,*, Noura J. Alotaibi², Nour Houda M’sakni¹, Mona A. Almalki¹, Eman M. Alghamdi³

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1523-1542, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.050351 - 30 July 2024

Abstract This study simplifies the complex relationship among grapevine plants, aphids, ladybirds, and ants, which is essential for effective pest management and ecological balance. This study investigated the impact of aphid attacks and the presence of ants and ladybirds on the volatile compounds profile released into the chemosphere of the community consisting of the common vine Vitis vinifera, the aphid Aphis illinoisensis, the ladybird Coccinella undecimpunctata-and the ant Tapinoma magnum. This study aims to analyze the volatile compounds emitted by the grapevine and surrounding insects in response to these intricate interactions. The extraction of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) was carried… More >