Postharvest diseases of fruits caused by phytopathogens cause losses up to 50% of global
production. Phytopathogens control is performed with synthetic fungicides, but the …

The filamentous fungus Penicillium sclerotiorum is significant in ecological and industrial
domains due to its vast supply of secondary metabolites that have a diverse array of …

BACKGROUND Citrus canker and citrus blue mold are two severe diseases in citrus plants,
which are mainly caused by Xanthomonas citri susp. citri (Xcc) and Penicillium italicum …

Anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum acutatumis the most common disease-causing decay
duringthe postharvest storage of loquat fruit. The use of serine proteasecould reduce decay …

Dollar spot disease, caused by the fungal pathogen Clarireedia jacksonii, is a major
problem in many turfgrass species, particularly creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera). It is …

Plant pathogenic fungi are responsible for enormous crop losses worldwide. Overcoming
this problem is challenging as these fungi can be highly resistant to approved chemical …

Antifungal proteins (AFPs) from filamentous fungi are promising biomolecules to control
fungal pathogens. Understanding their biological role and mode of action is essential for …

Fungal plant pathogens can present major problems for most crop species. Currently,
control of fungal diseases relies heavily on the use of fungicides. However, there are …

Fungal antifungal proteins (AFPs) have attracted attention as novel biofungicides. Their
exploitation requires safe and cost‐effective producing biofactories. Previously, Penicillium …

Fungi are able to permanently damage cultural heritage buildings and stone monuments.
Protection against these biodeteriogen fungi is challenging because it may require the use …