A 125-member library of synthetic linear undecapeptides was prepared based on a
previously described peptide H-K1KLFKKILKF10L-NH2 (BP76) that inhibited in vitro growth …

ABSTRACT A set of 31 undecapeptides, incorporating 1 to 11 d-amino acids and derived
from the antimicrobial peptide BP100 (KKLFKKILKYL-NH2), was designed and synthesized …

Sustainable protection of plant crops against diseases relies on a rational use of pesticides
and to a reduction of the number of active ingredients to the more selective, less toxic and …

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 …

Cyclic decapeptides were developed based on the previously reported peptide c (
LysLeuLysLeuLysPheLysLeuLysGln). These compounds were active against the …

Head-to-tail cyclic peptides of 4–10 residues consisting of alternating hydrophilic (Lys) and
hydrophobic (Leu and Phe) amino acids were synthesized and tested against the …

The control of plant diseases caused by bacteria that seriously compromise crop productivity
around the world is still one of the most important challenges in food security. Integrated …

Peptides and small proteins exhibiting antimicrobial activity have been isolated from many
organisms ranging from insects to humans, including plants. Their role in defense is …

Short peptides of 11 residues were synthesized and tested against the economically
important plant pathogenic bacteria Erwinia amylovora, Pseudomonas syringae, and …

Production of antimicrobial peptides in plants constitutes an approach for obtaining them in
high amounts. However, their heterologous expression in a practical and efficient manner …