Chitinase proteins are widely distributed across diverse biological systems. Chitinases
hydrolyze chitin, chitosan, lipochitooligosaccharides, peptidoglycan, arabinogalactan and …

β-1, 3-Glucanase (βGlu) expression in seeds plays important roles in the regulation of seed
germination, dormancy and in the defence against seed pathogens. A thick β-1, 3-glucan …

Lipase is involved in lipid hydrolysis, which is related to nematodes' energy reserves and
stress resistance. However, the role of lipases in Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, a notorious …

The mature barley seed proteome is dominated by proteins involved in stress responses,
including the Pathogenesis‐Related proteins (PRs). PRs are currently classified into 17 …

Quinoa is an Andean crop whose cultivation has been extended to many different parts of
the world in the last decade. It shows a great capacity for adaptation to diverse climate …

Class I chitinase (Chi9) and β-1, 3-glucanase (GluB) genes are expressed in the micropylar
endosperm cap of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) seeds just before radicle emergence …

Soil is a dynamic living non-renewable resource that acts as an interface between
agriculture and environment. Soil enzymes play critical role in soil processes ranging from …

The term 'germination'has a surprisingly large number of meanings. In general, the term is
applied to seeds, spores, and pollen to indicate when these quiescent structures reinitiate …

Chitinases are a group of enzymes that show differences in their molecular structure,
substrate specificity, and catalytic mechanism and widely found in organisms like bacteria …

Antifreeze proteins restrict the growth of ice crystals during recrystallization and therefore
find application in the protection of food products from damage upon freezing. Hippophae …