Plants have developed a complex defense system against diverse pests and pathogens.
Once pathogens overcome mechanical barriers to infection, plant receptors initiate signaling …

Insect pests and pathogens (fungi, bacteria and viruses) are responsible for severe crop
losses. Insects feed directly on the plant tissues, while the pathogens lead to damage or …

To meet the demands for food of the expanding world population, there is need of new ways
for protecting plant crops against predators and pathogens while avoiding the use of …

Amylase/trypsin-inhibitors (ATIs) comprise about 2–4% of the total wheat grain proteins and
may contribute to natural defense against pests and pathogens. However, they are currently …

The role of wheat, and particularly of gluten protein, in our diet has recently been scrutinized.
This article provides a summary of the main pathologies related to wheat in the human body …

Proteins that inhibit α-amylases have been isolated from plants and microorganisms. These
inhibitors can have natural roles in the control of endogenous α-amylase activity or in …

Alpha-amylases are major digestive enzymes that act in the first step of maltopolysaccharide
digestion. In insects, these enzymes have long been studied for applied as well as purely …

Simple Summary Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd) is a highly polyphagous and destructive pest,
which attacks a wide range of economically important crops throughout the world. The …

α-Amylases are ubiquitous proteins which play an important role in the carbohydrate
metabolism of microorganisms, animals and plants. Living organisms use protein inhibitors …

Starch in pasta is slowly digested, which is nutritionally advantageous because it reduces
post-prandial glycemia, a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. We examine the role of …