Pesticides are chemical substances of natural or synthetic origin that are used to eradicate
pests and insects. These are indispensable in the agricultural processes for better crop …

Actions of symbiotic gut microbiota are in dynamic balance with the host's organism to
maintain homeostasis. Many different factors have an impact on this relationship, including …

Floral scents and fruit aromas are crucial volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in plants. They
are used in defense mechanisms, along with mechanisms to attract pollinators and seed …

Gut microbial metabolism is intimately coupled with host health and disease. Aromatic
amino acid (AAA) catabolism by the gut microbiome yields numerous metabolites that may …

In the last decade, emerging evidence has reported correlations between the gut
microbiome and human health and disease, including those affecting the brain. We …

Following its predecessor, the second edition of Amino Acids: Biochemistry and Nutrition
presents exhaustive coverage of amino acids in the nutrition, metabolism and health of …

Kynurenine (KYN), a main metabolite of tryptophan in mammals, is a direct precursor of
kynurenic acid, anthranilic acid and 3-hydroxykynurenine (3-HK). Under physiological …

The cycling of soil organic matter (SOM) and carbon (C) within the soil is governed by the
presence of key macronutrients, particularly nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P). The relative …

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) comprise a widespread bacterial group, inhabiting the niches of
fermented vegetables and capable of producing beneficial organic acids. In the present …

Microbial-based biostimulants are emerging as effective strategies to improve agricultural
productivity; however, the modes of action of such formulations are still largely unknown …