Transglutaminases are a family of enzymes (EC 2.3. 2.13), widely distributed in various
organs, tissues, and body fluids, that catalyze the formation of a covalent bond between a …

Phytophthora cinnamomi is one of the most devastating plant pathogens in the world. It
infects close to 5000 species of plants, including many of importance in agriculture, forestry …

The Phytophthora genus is composed, mainly, of plant pathogens. This genus belongs to
the Oomycete class, also known as “pseudo-fungi”, within the Chromista Kingdom …

Lipases belong to the family of serine hydrolases, which in turn include various esterase
enzymes (EC 3.1. 1.1). They are involved in the cleavage of triacylglycerols to free fatty acids …

Oomycetes form a phylogenetically distinct group of eukaryotic microorganisms that include
some of the most notorious pathogens of plants and animals. Through the deployment of a …

Hop (Humulus lupulus L.) leaves are rich in nutrients, particularly nitrogen (N). After harvest,
they can be recycled through composting for use as a soil amendment. In this study, we …

Phytophthora cinnamomi is classified as one of the most devastating plant pathogens in the
world. It has a destructive effect on more than 5000 horticultural and forestry species in the …

On the north regions of Portugal and Spain, the Castanea sativa Mill. culture is extremely
important. The biggest productivity and yield break occurs due to the ink disease, the causal …

Ink disease is considered one of the most significant causes contributing to the decline of
chestnut orchards. The reduced yield of Castanea sativa Mill can be attributed to two main …

The soil-borne oomycete Phytophthora cinnamomi is a highly destructive Phytophthora
species associated with the decline of forest. This pathogen secretes a novel class of …