Plant metabolite analysis (IMAGE) Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology Caption Pamela Medina van Berkum analyzes the metabolies of plant populations using a mass spectrometer. Credit Karin Groten Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. Adaptations must be shared under the same terms. License CC BY-SA Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.