Microbial volatiles mediate bacterial evolutionary dynamics

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Many microorganisms produce and respond to a range of structurally and functionally diverse volatiles. Microbial volatiles originate from a broad range of biosynthetic pathways and therefore display highly diverse structural and functional variations [ 1 ]. Volatile compounds are not only emitted into the gas phase but they can also be released in the water phase and play an important role in long-distance microbial interactions in both aquatic and terrestrial environments. As microbial volatiles can diffuse rapidly in both gas and water phases, they mediate swift chemical interactions and are the first compounds to reach a target organism [ 2 ]. The ability of microorganisms to release and respond to volatile compounds has been overlooked for a long time, but the knowledge gained in recent years shows that volatile-mediated interactions range from mutualism to competition.

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