Recognition and repair of damaged tissue are an integral part of life. The failure of cells and
tissues to appropriately respond to damage can lead to severe dysfunction and disease …

Botrytis cinerea is a polyphagous necrotrophic fungus and is the causal agent of grey mold
diseases in more than 1400 different hosts. This fungus causes serious economic losses in …

Capsicum is the genus where a number of species and varieties have pungent features due
to the exclusive content of capsaicinoids such as capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin. In this …

The concept of “Sweet Immunity” postulates that sugar metabolism and signaling influence
plant immune networks. In this study, we tested the potential of commercially available inulin …

Background The complex systemic responses of tree species to fight pathogen infection
necessitate attention due to the potential for yield protection in forestry. Results In this paper …

Ethylene, an important hormone in plant growth, development and response to
environmental stimuli, is rapidly induced by mechanical injury or wounding. Although …

The effects and mechanisms of salicylic acid (SA) on defense response to Colletotrichum
gloeosporioides from mango fruits were investigated by in vitro and in vivo test. In vitro …

Sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum) is an important crop cultivated worldwide, with Argentina
being one of the major producers in South America. The fruit is susceptible to several fungal …

Key message Genes associated with plant mechanical stimulation were found in strawberry
genome. A soft mechanical stimulation (SMS) induces molecular and biochemical changes …

Many holoparasitic plants are well‐known for their negative impacts on crops, yet the
underlying mechanisms behind the interaction between holoparasitic plants and their hosts …