volatile oils are present in the leaves.what is the purpose
behind that?
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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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Answer / balai
volatile oil has antimicrobialproperty.so it resist the plant from pathogen.
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