Use Case 2: Investigating Microbe-Induced VOC Emissions in a Plant–Pathogen Interaction
- The researcher obtains a well-characterized microbial strain (lyophilized), suspected to play a role in modulating plant VOC emissions.
- The plant and microorganism are co-incubated under controlled environmental conditions. Capture the plant’s volatilome under microbial stress.
The use case describes a scientific experimental workflow aimed at investigating volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions induced by microbial interactions in plant-pathogen relationships. This workflow consists of two sequentially composed scientific services:
1. Microbial Supply by CECT:
– The researcher obtains a well-characterized microbial strain (lyophilized), which is presumed to influence the modulation of VOC emissions in plants.
2. VOC-SCREEN Assay at HMGU:
– The plant and the microbial strain are co-incubated under controlled environmental conditions.
– The plant’s volatilome (complete set of VOCs emitted) is captured and analyzed under microbial stress conditions.
This use case highlights how different specialized scientific services can be combined effectively to understand complex biological interactions.
