A wide range of proteins belonging to the SCP/TAPS “family” has been described for various
eukaryotic organisms, including plants and animals (vertebrates and invertebrates, such as …

Background Studies on host-pathogen interactions in a range of pathosystems have
revealed an array of mechanisms by which plants reduce the efficiency of pathogenesis …

Fusarium wilt is caused by the infection and growth of the fungus Fusarium oxysporum in the
xylem of host plants. The physiological responses of cucumbers that are infected with …

The natural resistance of plants to disease is based not only on preformed mechanisms, but
also on induced mechanisms. The defense mechanisms present in resistant plants may also …

Phosphorus deficiency is one of the major nutrient stresses affecting plant growth. Plants
respond to phosphate (Pi) deficiency through multiple strategies, including the synthesis of …

Resumen The growing demand for innocuous guaranties and food safety of fresh fruits and
vegetables for commercialization and exportation, and the need of a global conscious to …

Fragaria chiloensis (L.) Mill. is one of the parent of the commercial strawberry, and has
emerged as a variety for breeding purposes. Botrytis cinerea infection is one of the most …

The damaging effects of fusaric acid (FA), a fungal toxin produced by Fusarium oxysporum,
on cucumber seedlings were investigated in a greenhouse experiment. The accumulation of …

Background Cold acclimation is the process by which plants adapt to the low, non freezing
temperatures that naturally occur during late autumn or early winter. This process enables …

Menadione sodium bisulphite (MSB) is a water‐soluble derivative of vitamin K3, or
menadione, and has been previously demonstrated to function as a plant defence activator …