Diversity and functions of fungal VOCs with special reference to the multiple bioactivities of the mushroom alcohol

Authors: YIN, GUOHUA - Qilu Institute Of Technology; Moore, Geromy; BENNETT, JOAN - Rutgers University

Submitted to: Mycology
Publication Type: Literature Review
Publication Acceptance Date: 1/9/2025
Publication Date: 2/2/2025
Citation: Yin, G., Moore, G.G., Bennett, J.W. 2025. Diversity and functions of fungal VOCs with special reference to the multiple bioactivities of the mushroom alcohol. Mycology. https://doi.org/10.1080/21501203.2025.2453717.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/21501203.2025.2453717

Interpretive Summary: Approximately 300 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have been identified from fungi. We reviewed the published literature from studies involving one particular VOC, the mushroom alcohol known as 1-octen-3-ol, highlighting its importance to humans, insects, plants, as well as fungi themselves. This particular VOC has been shown to impact the fruit fly, a model organism for toxicity and development systems, and holds promise for benefiting future studies of the bioactive properties of 1-octen-3-ol.

Technical Abstract: Approximately 300 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have been identified from fungi. We reviewed the published literature from studies involving one particular VOC, the mushroom alcohol known as 1-octen-3-ol, highlighting its importance to humans, insects, plants, as well as fungi themselves. This particular VOC has been shown to impact the fruit fly, a model organism for toxicity and development systems, and holds promise for benefiting future studies of the bioactive properties of 1-octen-3-ol.