ReviewMicrobial biotechnology2026
Harnessing Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds for Crop Protection: Scientific Discovery, Bridging Ecological Function and On-Farm Application.
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
- Exploring the antifungal activity of the wheat microbiome.Biochemical Society transactions · 2026Review
- Toward Sustainable Crop Production in a Changing Climate: Microbiomes, Pathogens, Biostimulants and Biocontrol Innovations.Microbial biotechnology · 2026Review
- Microbial volatile organic compounds in plant defense: mechanisms, signaling networks, and agricultural applications.World journal of microbiology & biotechnology · 2026Review
- WC1/WC2-Sre1 Transcriptional Cascade Controls Predation and Chlamydospore Formation in the Nematode-Trapping Fungus Arthrobotrys flagrans.Microbial biotechnology · 2026Article
- A Biotechnological Approach to Enzyme-Based Fertilisers: Immobilisation of Acid Phosphatases.Microbial biotechnology · 2026Article
- Rethinking microbial biopesticide development and uptake.World journal of microbiology & biotechnology · 2026Review
- Harnessing Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds for Crop Protection: Scientific Discovery, Bridging Ecological Function and On-Farm Application.Microbial biotechnology · 2026Review
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Abstract
Microbial volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are integral to microbial ecological communication. Their potential as tools for sustainable crop protection is increasingly recognised, yet practical implementation remains limited. There are numerous in vitro lab-based studies focussed on screening single strains of soil or plant-associated microbes for their ability to produce VOCs and demonstrate their potential to inhibit plant pathogens or pests. Most of these, however, lack any validation in planta or in the field after petri dish experiments. This extends to a lack of understanding on whether the same VOCs are produced in vitro as in planta. How do we shift this focus and move from exciting lab-based discoveries to practical, scalable crop protection solutions for farmers? This opinion piece explores the current state of research on microbial VOCs for crop protection, translational challenges in deploying them on-farm, and highlights areas where learnings from the ecological roles of microbial VOCs can be leveraged towards field application.
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