Plant cell wall biosynthesis is a complex and tightly regulated process. The composition and
the structure of the cell wall should have a certain level of plasticity to ensure dynamic …

Mythology is replete with good and evil shapeshifters, who, by definition, display great
adaptability and assume many different forms—with several even turning themselves into …

A plant cell wall is a highly complex structure consisting of networks of polysaccharides,
proteins, and polyphenols that dynamically change during growth and development in …

Plants involve a fine modulation of pectin methylesterase (PME) activity against microbes.
PME activity can promote the cell wall stiffening and the production of damage signals able …

Most organisms adjust their development according to the environmental conditions. For the
majority, this implies the sensing of alterations to cell walls caused by different cues. Despite …

Pectin methylesterification in guard cell (GC) walls plays an important role in stomatal
development and stomatal response to external stimuli, and pectin methylesterase inhibitors …

The mechanisms underlying susceptibility to and defense against Pseudomonas syringae
(Pph) of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) have not yet been clarified. To investigate …

Pectin methylesterases (PMEs) are enzymes that play a critical role in modifying pectins, a
class of complex polysaccharides in plant cell walls. These enzymes catalyze the removal of …

Abstract Background Rye (Secale cereale L.) is a cereal crop highly tolerant to
environmental stresses, including abiotic and biotic stresses (eg, fungal diseases). Among …

Pectin and its modification influence the plasticity and strength of the plant cell wall
controlling cell adhesion, size, shape, and pathogen resistance. The Golgi membrane …