To get an insight into the mechanisms underlying resistance of citrus fruit against Penicillium
digitatum, we have analyzed at the enzyme activity and gene expression levels the possible …

The small antimicrobial peptide PAF26 (Ac-RKKWFW-NH2) has been identified by a
combinatorial approach and shows preferential activity toward filamentous fungi. In this …

The purpose of the present study was to improve the antifungal activity against selected
phytopathogenic fungi of the previously identified hexapeptide PAF19. We describe some …

Sour rot, caused by Geotrichum citri-aurantii, is an important potentially devastating
postharvest disease, which cannot be controlled efficiently by any registered fungicides such …

Contamination of apples (Malus domestica) and derived juices with fungicide residues and
patulin produced by Penicillium expansum are major issues of food safety. Biocontrol agents …

Citrus fruits infected with the fungus Penicillium digitatum substantially increase the
production of the plant hormone ethylene. In this study, the regulation of ethylene …

This work describes the de-novo design of peptides that inhibit a broad range of plant
pathogens. Four structurally different groups of peptides were developed that differ in size …

Cottonseed meal is a byproduct generated in large amounts resulting from the process of
extracting cottonseed oil. The aim of this study was to investigate the cottonseed byproduct …

Penicillium spp. are among the major postharvest pathogens of citrus fruit. Induction of
natural resistance in fruits constitutes one of the alternatives to chemical fungicides. Here …

Patulin is a mycotoxin produced by Penicillium expansum and a common contaminant of
pome fruits and their derived products worldwide. It is considered to be mutagenic …