Peptide hormones are defined as small secreted polypeptide-based intercellular
communication signal molecules. Such peptide hormones are encoded by nuclear genes …

Plant cell walls delimit cells from their environment and provide mechanical stability to
withstand internal turgor pressure as well as external influences. Environmental factors can …

The production of extra virgin olive oil generates significant amounts of olive mill waste,
whose disposal leads to severe environmental impacts, especially due to the high content of …

Olive oil production generates substantial quantities of pomace, which are often disposed of
in soil, leading to adverse effects on agriculture and the environment. Furthermore, climate …

Background Cotton is an important economic crop and a host of Liriomyza sativae. Pectin
methylesterase (PME)-mediated pectin metabolism plays an indispensable role in multiple …

Pectin is a vital component of plant cell walls and its methylation process is regulated by
pectin methylesterase inhibitors (PMEIs). PMEIs regulate the structural and functional …

Small secreted peptides (SSPs) are essential for defense mechanisms in plant–microbe
interactions, acting as danger-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs). Despite the first …