The series Molecular Methods of Plant Analysis launches the former 'Modern
Methods' into the 'molecular' era with this volume on "Taste and Aroma".
Analysis of the plant components interacting with these two senses, so important
for the very survival of human beings and, in more recent times, the key to
their enjoyment of life as well, is presented with examples of the use of
molecular approaches. These include DNA microarrays, antisense technology and
RNA gel blot analysis.Some recent advances in plant analysis technology embrace
amongst others the use of electroantennography in the detection of
physiologically important flower volatiles. An introductory chapter explains
what we know about the molecular