Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are a class of short, usually positively charged polypeptides
that exist in humans, animals, and plants. Considering the increasing number of drug …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are short peptidic molecules produced by most living
creatures. They help unicellular organisms to successfully compete for nutrients with other …

Plant antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have evolved differently from AMPs from other life
forms. They are generally rich in cysteine residues which form multiple disulfides. In turn, the …

As important physiological regulators, peptides have been used in many fields including
medicine, cosmetics, healthcare products, animal nutrition and health, and plant nutrition …

Peptides fulfill a plethora of functions in plant growth, development, and stress responses.
They act as key components of cell-to-cell communication, interfere with signaling and …

Plant antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are a component of barrier defense system of plants.
They have been isolated from roots, seeds, flowers, stems, and leaves of a wide variety of …

Preservative agents are required to ensure that manufactured foods remain safe and
unspoiled. In this review, we will discuss the mode of action of both chemical and biological …

Foodborne disease is a global issue with significant impact on human health. With the
growing consumer demand for natural preservatives to replace chemical compounds, plant …

Fungi are amazing organisms, being able to use almost any surface (eg, bathroom tile, skin,
or leaves) for growth. Unfortunately, they also are proficient at colonizing and using plants …

Most recent investigations have focused on induced, rather than constitutive, plant defenses.
Yet significant research has helped to illuminate some of the principal characteristics of …