Terpene Uses in Plant Physiology and Growth Optimization

 Alpha-Pinene:

• Humidity Aid
• Anti-Fungal
• Allelopathic
• Antioxidant
• Insect Repellent (noted for its potential insect-repelling properties)
• Protection Against Pathogens (known for its potential to protect plants against certain pathogens

Limonene:

• UV Aid
• Anti-Bacterial
• Allelopathic
• Antioxidant
• Insect Repellent (particularly beneficial in warm climates with high insect activity)
• Potential Protection Against Fungal Pathogens (especially in warm and humid conditions)
• Contribution to Coping with Cold Stress (in colder climates)

Myrcene:

• Calming Presence
• Growth Regulation
• Flowering Transition Facilitator
• Circadian Rhythm Response
• Metabolic Stress Response
• Antioxidant
• Allelopathic

Beta-Caryophyllene (BCP):

• Enhances Growth Regulation (via auxin signaling)
• Anti-Bacterial (Natural Preservative)
• May Reduce Stress Responses (with potential analgesic effects)
• Optimizes Resource Allocation
• Promotes Growth Processes
• Improves Developmental Programs
• Allelopathic
• Antioxidant

Phytol:

• Photosynthetic Support
• Antioxidant Properties
• Structural Component of Chlorophyll
• Anti-Microbial Potential
• Regulation of Plant Growth
• Metabolic Modulation

Geraniol:

• Floral Aroma
• Potential Humidity Aid
• Anti-Fungal Properties
• Allelopathic Effects
• Antioxidant Activity
• Insect Repellent (noted for potential insect-repelling properties)
• Potential Protection Against Pathogens
• Stress Response Modulation

Nerol:

• Sweet, Floral, Citrusy Aroma
• UV Protection
• Anti-Bacterial Properties
• Allelopathic Effects
• Antioxidant Activity
• Insect Repellent (beneficial in warm climates with high insect activity)
• Potential Protection Against Fungal Pathogens
• Contribution to Coping with Cold Stress (in colder climates)