Molly Tucker

Research assistant

  • Department of Biology
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I am interested in evaluating the relative importance of volatile organic compounds released by the plants in the Oxford Botanic Gardens glasshouses upon health and wellbeing outcomes. Early research suggests that biogenic VOCs, including pinene and limonene, make us feel physiologically and psychologically more relaxed. There are gaps in our knowledge, as to whether these biogenic volatile organic compounds induce relaxation within urban green spaces.

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Green Space Aromas: Their Effects On Wellbeing

What impact does our sense of smell have on health and well being?

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Human health and wellbeing

Exploring, understanding, and determining those aspects of nature which directly contribute to improvements in physical and mental health and wellbeing.

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The role of volatile organic compounds in physical and mental wellbeing outcomes

Determining the mechanism through which volatile organic compounds released by plants can influence our physical and mental wellbeing.

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Publications LCNR supported Human health and wellbeing

Smelling Wellness: Associations Between Botanic Garden Scentscapes and Human Health Gains

Molly Rose Tucker, William Kay, Kieran Storer, Anya Lindström Battle, Katherine Willis

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2026)

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Publications LCNR supported Human health and wellbeing

A walk in the park – Identifying healthy greenspaces using scents

William T. Kay, Anya Lindström Battle, Mahal Humberstone, Molly Tucker, Kieran E. Storer, Geoffrey Kite, Katherine Willis

Plants, People, Planet (2026)

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