Journal of Pharmacognosy & Natural Products

Department of Medicine, University of Burundi, Bujumbura, Burundi

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Chemical Ecology Unraveling Nature's Secrets for Natural Product Discovery
  Author(s): Leena Castanheiro*
  
  Chemical ecology is a multidisciplinary field that explores the chemical interactions between organisms and their environment. It delves into the chemical signals that shape ecological interactions, driving processes such as communication, defense and competition among organisms. Within this intricate web of interactions lies a treasure trove of natural compounds with potential applications in medicine, agriculture and industry. Chemical ecology focuses on the chemical compounds produced by organisms and their roles in ecological interactions. These compounds can serve various functions, including communication, defense against predators, attraction of mates and competition for resources. For example, pheromones are chemical signals used by organisms to communicate with members of the same species, playing crucial roles in mating, territory marking and aggregat.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2472-0992.2024.10.283

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