Chitinases are present in diverse form of organisms from bacteria, fungi, insects, plants.
Plant chitinases are part of pathogenesis-related proteins. When plant (host) cells are under …

Abstracts Background Impressive progress was made in the last decade in development,
registration and commercialization of biocontrol products based on yeast to manage …

Chitin and its N-deacetylated derivative chitosan are two biological polymers that have
found numerous applications in recent years, but their further deployment suffers from …

This review deals with the main mechanisms of action exerted by antagonistic bacteria, such
as competition for space and nutrients, suppression via siderophores, hydrolytic enzymes …

Chitinases catalyze the degradation of chitin, a ubiquitous polymer generated from the cell
walls of fungi, shells of crustaceans, and cuticles of insects. They are gaining increasing …

Chitin is an important component of the exteriors of insects and fungi. Upon degradation of
chitin by a number of organisms, severe damage and even death may occur in pathogens …

Crop cultivation is crucial for the existence of human beings, as it fulfills our nutritional
requirements. Crops and other plants are always at a high risk of being attacked by …

The world's population is growing, which requires more resources, including food. Some
necessary foods, such as berries, are very perishable fresh products that suffer …

Simple Summary Chitin is a polysaccharide that forms the outer layer of many organisms,
and it is widely used in industry. Chitinases are enzymes that can break down chitin into …

The world fisheries resources have exceeded 160 million tons in recent years. However,
every year a considerable amount of total catch is discarded as by-catch or as processing …