Crop yield loss caused by phytopathogens has a massive impact on global economy. For
over a century, agrochemicals have been used for plant disease management; however, the …

Allelopathy, a biological phenomenon involving the production and release of secondary
metabolites known as allelochemicals, plays a critical role in plant interactions and …

Green mold, caused by Penicillium digitatum (P. digitatum), is among the most important
postharvest disease of citrus fruit in terms of economic losses. Previous studies reported that …

Identified over twenty years ago and distantly related to animal caspases are a group of
cysteine proteases known as metacaspases. Throughout the years, much like caspase roles …

Yield and fruit quality loss by powdery mildew (PM) fungus is a major concern in cucurbits,
but early-stage resistance mechanisms remain elusive in the majority of cucurbits. Here, we …

Plant diseases caused by pathogens pose significant threats to agricultural productivity and
food security worldwide. The traditional approach of relying on chemical pesticides for …

Nigella sativa is a valuable herb for its functional compositions in both food and medication.
N. sativa seeds can enhance immunity, anti-inflammation and analgesia and hypoglycemia …

Wheat leaf rust (Puccinia triticina) is one of the most significant fungal diseases of wheat,
causing substantial yield losses worldwide. Infestation is currently being reduced by …

Disease development in grapefruit fruit treated with carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) with
different induction intervals (24, 48, 72 h) at room temperature for 35 d was evaluated by …

The concept of omics-based technological approaches has promoted translational research
by integrating knowledge from diverse areas. This area of research provides sound …