Essential Oils: Chemistry and Biology, and Their Interplay

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue of the journal Plants delves into the intricate world of essential oils, exploring their chemistry, biological significance, and the dynamic interplay between these aspects. Highlighting the vast diversity of essential oils, contributors present a mosaic of plant-derived compounds, each with its unique chemical profile and biological activity.

Cutting-edge analytical techniques take center stage, unveiling the intricate compositions of essential oils and elucidating their complex interactions within ecosystems. Researchers delve into the volatilome, unraveling the volatile organic compounds that constitute essential oils and exploring their role in plant communication and defense mechanisms.

Chemotaxonomy emerges as a vital tool, leveraging the chemical fingerprints of essential oils to classify and understand plant relationships and paving the way for enhanced botanical classifications and phylogenetic studies.

This Special Issue underscores the paramount importance of essential oils in various domains, from traditional medicine to modern pharmacology and beyond. Their ecological role takes prominence, with discussions on their impact on plant–insect interactions, biodiversity maintenance, and ecosystem resilience.

Through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative research, this Special Issue sheds light on the multifaceted nature of essential oils, offering valuable insights into their chemistry, biology, and ecological significance. It serves as a comprehensive resource for scholars and practitioners alike, fostering a deeper understanding of these natural wonders and their myriad applications in science and society.

Prof. Dr. Niko Radulović
Guest Editor

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• essential oils
• diversity
• analytical techniques
• volatilome
• chemotaxonomy
• ecological role
• biological activity