Plants developed sophisticated mechanisms to perceive environmental stimuli and generate
appropriate signals to maintain optimal growth and stress responses. A fascinating strategy …

Since the beginning of the 21 st century, climate change has been pervasive. Such climatic
instabilities not only trigger plants' adaptability and survivability in harsh environments, but …

Kale has gained popularity as a healthy food choice due to its rich nutrient profile. However,
kale production systems are also affected by various pests and diseases, especially plant …

Crops are constantly exposed to pathogenic microbes. Rust fungi are examples of these
harmful microorganisms, which have a major economic impact on wheat production. To …

Manganese (Mn) is an important microelement for the mineral nutrition of plants, but it is not
effectively absorbed from the soil and mineral salts added thereto and can also be toxic in …

Plantago major L. and Plantago lagopus L. are cosmopolitan species, belonging to the
Plantaginaceae family, used in traditional and modern medicine. In this study, a …

The combined stress studies provide fundamental knowledge that could assist in producing
multiple stress resilient crops. The fungal phytopathogen, Macrophomina phaseolina is a …

Friedelin and epifriedelanol are pentacyclic triterpenoids that preferentially accumulate in
the roots of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) and are valued for their antidiabetic, hypolipidemic …

Systemic acquired resistance protects plants against a broad spectrum of secondary
infections by pathogens. A crucial compound involved in the systemic spread of the threat …

Phytosanitary management on tomato crop is a challenge for organic and conventional
growers. Whitefly Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) and mite Tetranychus evansi Baker and …