Nitric oxide (NO) is a diatomic gaseous molecule, which plays different roles in different
strata of organisms. Discovered as a neurotransmitter in animals, NO has now gained a …

Biosynthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) in a cost-effective and eco-friendly
way has gained its importance. CuONPs has been prepared from copper sulfate by using …

Anthracnose, caused by hemibiotrophic Colletotrichum spp., is a destructive disease of
legumes and many other crops worldwide. Colletotrichum spp. constitute one of the top 10 …

In the present study, Paenibacillus dendritiformis, Trichoderma harzianum, and Trichoderma
asperellum were appraised as potential biocontrol agents that induce resistance in chilli …

Key message Foliar application of SA cross-talks and induce endogenous nitric oxide and
reactive oxygen species to improve innate immunity and vigor of tomato plant against …

Naturally, under field conditions, plants are regularly experienced by a mixture of two or
more stress factors. Drought is a major abiotic stress, and fungal pathogens characterize a …

The present study focuses on protection of emerging Alternaria leaf spot disease of chilli by
application of chitosan nanoparticles (CNP). CNP was prepared by ionotropic gelation …

Akebia trifoliata fruit cracks easily, but little is known about the underlying mechanism of this
process. In this study, the changes in minerals contents, water distribution, phytohormone …

Brassinosteroids (BRs) are steroid-type phytohormones that not only control growth and
development but also responses to biotic and abiotic stressors in plants. However, little is …

With their distinctive flavor, fragrance, and nutritional value, strawberry (Fragaria× ananassa
Duch.) fruits are popular worldwide. However, strawberry is susceptible to pathogenic fungi …