Compound Group

BVOCs and Functional Characteristics

Typical BVOCs

Precursors

(derived from)

Functional Characteristics

Isoprenoids

Isoprene

IDP

Tolerance to sunlight- induced heating

Monoterpenes

β-Ocimene, β-Myrcene, α-/β-Pinene, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol

GDP

Herbivore-induced signal

Attractant to pollinator,

fragrance

Sesquiterpenes

β-Caryophyllene,

β-Farnesene,

Farnesol, Nerolidol

FDP

Herbivore-induced signal

Anti-microbial activity

Homoterpenes

TMTT DMNT

(E, E)-Geranyl- linalool (E)-Nerolidol

Herbivore-induced signal