volatile oils are present in the leaves.what is the purpose
behind that?

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volatile oils are present in the leaves.what is the purpose behind that?..

Answer / mrs ahmed

Volatile oils are mainly terpenes which are considered as
secondary metabolite. They play a role in the protection of
plants against microbes.
It also plays a role in attracting insect for pollination.

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volatile oils are present in the leaves.what is the purpose behind that?..

Answer / balai

volatile oil has antimicrobialproperty.so it resist the plant from pathogen.

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