Abstract Background and Aims Boron (B) toxicity triggers the formation of reactive oxygen
species in plant tissues. However, there is still a lack of knowledge as to how B toxicity …

Phytophthora capsici is the most destructive pathogen of vegetables that represents a
serious threat to chilli pepper plants. We discussed the control of P. capsici through …

Fatty acid structure affects cellular activities through changes in membrane lipid composition
and the generation of a diversity of bioactive derivatives. Eicosapolyenoic acids are …

Considering the economic importance of the tomato and its nutritional benefits to human
health, a study was made of how two different environmental factors (temperature and …

Acyl-CoA esters are the activated form of fatty acids and play important roles in lipid
metabolism and the regulation of cell functions. They are bound and transported by …

Ascorbate oxidases (AAOs) are apoplastic enzymes of the multi-copper oxidase family and
have a significant role in redox homeostasis. Herein, we identified 14 TaAAO genes …

Sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is widely recognized among the vegetables with high
content of ascorbic acid (AsA). However, the metabolic pathways involved in the …

The induction of defense compounds with arachidonic acid (AA) in avocado roots was
analyzed in 6-month-old avocado seedlings. One organic extract was obtained 24 h after AA …

ABSTRACT A new approach for pulse labelling of plants using the short‐lived positron
emitting radioisotope carbon‐11 (half‐life: 20.4 min) as 11CO2 is reported together with its …

The production and commercialization of natural antioxidants is gaining increasing
importance due to their wide range of biological effects and applications. In vitro cell culture …