Geraniol contributes to the floral scent of tea (Camellia sinensis) and is abundant in tea plants, yet its biosynthesis and role in stress responses remain unclear.

IN an earlier paper1 we reported the identification of geraniol as a predominant component of the scent which is produced by the Nassanoff organ of the honey bee. Field tests by Free2 and ...

Geraniol deters female moths from laying eggs on eggplant crops. Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is the third most consumed solanaceous vegetable in India after potato and tomato.

When inhibitors blocked the plant’s ability to express this enzyme, it decreased geraniol levels. [Related: How to preserve flowers in 4 easy ways ] The enzyme was found to create two chemical ...