Trichoderma spp. have been widely used in agricultural applications due to its well known
biological control mechanism. The usage of this microbial inoculant in Trichoderma-based …

Pectin, a polysaccharide, is ubiquitously found in cell wall of higher plants. It is traditionally
used in the preparation of jam, jellies, and marmalades as a gelling agent. New applications …

In recent decades, significant progress has been made on the development of low
environmental impact plastic materials, as alternatives to conventional plastics for food …

The demand for fossil derivate fuels and chemicals has increased, augmenting concerns on
climate change, global economic stability, and sustainability on fossil resources. Therefore …

Pectin hydrogels have garnered significant attention in the food industry due to their
remarkable versatility and promising properties. As a naturally occurring polysaccharide …

The key role of cell walls in setting mesophyll conductance to CO2 (gm) and, consequently,
photosynthesis is reviewed. First, the theoretical properties of cell walls that can affect gm …

Heat stress (HS) is expected to be of increasing worldwide concern in the near future,
especially with regard to crop yield and quality as a consequence of rising or varying …

Biowastes generated from the food processing industries cause environmental issues due to
nitrogen, phosphorous, macronutrients, and water contents. These nutrients make the …

Understanding the changes affecting the plant cell wall is a key element in addressing its
functional role in plant growth and in the response to stress. Pectins, which are the main …

Leaves are beautifully specialized organs designed to maximize the use of light and CO2 for
photosynthesis. Engineering leaf anatomy therefore holds great potential to enhance …