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Biol Rev Camb Philos Soc

Title:		Algal volatiles - the overlooked chemical language of aquatic primary producers
Author(s):		Saha M; Fink P;
Address:		"Marine Ecology and Biodiversity, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Prospect Place, The Hoe, Plymouth, PL1 3DH, UK. Department River Ecology, Helmholtz Centre of Environmental Research - UFZ, Bruckstrasse 3a, 39114, Magdeburg, Germany. Department Aquatic Ecosystem Analysis and Management, Helmholtz Centre of Environmental Research - UFZ, Bruckstrasse 3a, 39114, Magdeburg, Germany"
Journal Title:		Biol Rev Camb Philos Soc
Year:		2022
Volume:		20220801
Issue:		6
Page Number:		2162 - 2173
DOI:		10.1111/brv.12887
ISSN/ISBN:		1469-185X (Electronic) 0006-3231 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Volatiles are important 'infochemicals' that play a crucial role in structuring life on our planet, fulfilling diverse functions in natural and artificial systems. Algae contribute significant quantities to the global budget of volatiles, but the ecological roles of aquatic volatiles are not well understood. In this review, we discuss the current knowledge of volatile compounds from freshwater and marine microalgae and marine macroalgae, with a focus on their ecological roles. We highlight the multiple reported functions of biogenic volatiles, ranging from intraspecific communication for reproduction, intra-bloom signalling and antioxidant functions, to various interspecific signal exchanges that may allow herbivores to locate them and function in defence against competitors and predators. Beyond reviewing our current understanding, we specifically highlight major knowledge gaps and emerging questions for algal volatile research. These novel perspectives have the potential to improve our understanding of aquatic ecosystems and thus need to be addressed in future research. Filling these gaps and addressing these questions will facilitate humanity's efforts to exploit aquatic volatiles in various applications"
Keywords:		*Ecosystem Plants Fresh Water Herbivory *Microalgae algae biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) chemical cues chemical ecology cyanobacteria freshwater infochemicals marine;
Notes:		"MedlineSaha, Mahasweta Fink, Patrick eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Review England 2022/08/02 Biol Rev Camb Philos Soc. 2022 Dec; 97(6):2162-2173. doi: 10.1111/brv.12887. Epub 2022 Aug 1"