Contrary to the classical cell-wall model, pectin metabolism may play a crucial role in cell-
wall integrity, detection of plant pathogens, and defense response. Here we discuss the …

Fleshy fruits become more susceptible to pathogen infection when they ripen; for example,
changes in cell wall properties related to softening make it easier for pathogens to infect …

Postharvest fungal pathogens benefit from the increased host susceptibility that occurs
during fruit ripening. In unripe fruit, pathogens often remain quiescent and unable to cause …

The plant cell wall is dynamically modified during host–pathogen interactions and acts as a
crucial factor controlling plant immunity. In the context of recently revised models of plant …

The protoplast experimental system eis an effective tool for functional genomics and cell
fusion breeding. However, the physiological and molecular mechanisms of protoplast …

As an indispensable polysaccharide, pectin profoundly affects various aspects of plant
growth and development. Pectin acetylesterase (PAE) adjusts the acetylation level of pectin …

Host–pathogen dynamics change considerably during the course of tissue development; for
example, many tissues become more susceptible to necrotrophic pathogens during …

Understanding the changes that occur in seeds during the maturation process is essential to
determine the optimal harvest time and to obtain high quality seeds. In this study …

Research on the histopathological and histochemical responses of the Phytophthora
infestans/Solanum tuberosum pathosystem is limited in the scientific literature. The morpho …

A leprose dos citros é responsável por causar grandes danos à citricultura. Nos troncos e
ramos a doença caracteriza-se por causar lesões corticosas de tonalidade avermelhada …