Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are significant groups of probiotic organisms in fermented food
and are generally considered safe. LAB regulate soil organic matter and the biochemical …

Globally, between one quarter and one-third of total grains produced each year are lost
during storage mainly through infestation of insect pests. Among the available control …

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are ubiquitous, Gram-positive, probiotic, and facultative aerophilic
microorganisms. They are commonly found in wide range of environments including food …

Chitinases are a group of enzymes that catalyze chitin hydrolysis and are present in all
domains of life. Chitinases belong to different glycosyl hydrolase families with great diversity …

In this study, an immobilized enzyme membrane reactor (EMR) was constructed and applied
into the hydrolysis of chitin for the first time. Chitinase from Streptomyces albolongus ATCC …

The overuse of chemical pesticides for controlling pests poses a threat to both human health
and the environment. So in recent decades, biopesticides have gained traction in the pest …

In order to increase the quality and yield of ornamental plants, especially potted ornamental
plants, it is necessary to enrich the physical properties of the growing medium and to ensure …

Background Phosphorus (P) is one of the nonrenewable resources of critical importance in
agricultural production. P is present in soil in organic and inorganic forms. Phytate …

Alternative or complementary control methods need to be developed to reduce the use of
hazardous chemicals in agriculture. Biological control of fungi by bacteria is an important …

Postharvest fungi significantly reduce the storage life of papaya fruit. Among the fungal cell
wall components, chitin is an important biomolecule that could serve as a biomarker. This …