Plant–microbe interaction: aboveground to belowground, from the good to the bad

K Nadarajah, NSN Abdul Rahman - International Journal of Molecular …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Soil health and fertility issues are constantly addressed in the agricultural industry. Through
the continuous and prolonged use of chemical heavy agricultural systems, most agricultural …

The triple jags of dietary fibers in cereals: How biotechnology is longing for high fiber grains

E Botticella, DV Savatin, F Sestili - Frontiers in Plant Science, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Cereals represent an important source of beneficial compounds for human health, such as
macro-and micronutrients, vitamins, and bioactive molecules. Generally, the consumption of …

Assessment of literacy to biotechnological solutions for environmental sustainability in Portugal

M Figueiredo, A Dias, J Neves, H Vicente - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
In today's world, the importance of preserving the environment has become increasingly
evident. As a result, more sustainable solutions and techniques are being developed to …

Oligogalacturonide application increases resistance to Fusarium head blight in durum wheat

V Bigini, F Sillo, S Giulietti, D Pontiggia… - Journal of …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Fusariosis causes substantial yield losses in the wheat crop worldwide and compromises
food safety because of the presence of toxins associated with the fungal disease. Among the …

Susceptibility Is New Resistance: Wheat Susceptibility Genes and Exploitation in Resistance Breeding

M Li, Z Yang, C Chang - Agriculture, 2022 - mdpi.com
Adapted pathogens and pests seriously threaten global wheat production. During pathogen
and pest infections, wheat susceptibility (S) genes are exploited to support the compatibility …

Fine Mapping and Candidate Gene Analysis of Pm36, a Wild Emmer-Derived Powdery Mildew Resistance Locus in Durum Wheat

D Nigro, A Blanco, L Piarulli, MA Signorile… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Powdery mildew (PM) is an economically important foliar disease of cultivated cereals
worldwide. The cultivation of disease-resistant varieties is considered the most efficient …

CRISPR towards a sustainable agriculture

F Camerlengo, A Frittelli, R Pagliarello - Encyclopedia, 2022 - mdpi.com
Definition Climate change and the need to feed an increasing population undermines food
production and safety, representing the reasons behind the development of a new …

Agricultural Technology Innovation and Food Security in China: An Empirical Study on Coupling Coordination and Its Influencing Factors

C Zhao, R Geng, T Chi, C Khiewngamdee, J Liu - Agronomy, 2024 - mdpi.com
The coupling coordination of agricultural technology innovation with food security is of great
significance for high-quality agricultural development. By identifying the coupling …

Strategies for screening induced mutants for stress tolerance

F Sarsu, S Penna, GC Nikalje - Mutation Breeding for Sustainable Food …, 2023 - Springer
Crop plants are exposed to a multitude of biotic and abiotic factors, which necessitates
improving tolerance/resistance in plant germplasm using conventional, mutagenesis and …

[HTML][HTML] Somatic embryo production and GFP genetic transformation in elite Ugandan cassava genotypes

S Magambo, A Nabatanzi, T Alicai, E Wembabazi… - Scientific African, 2024 - Elsevier
Friable embryogenic callus (FEC) production is a prerequisite for the genetic transformation
of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz). This process necessitates the development of …