Plants produce specific structures constituting barriers, hindering the penetration of
pathogens, while they also produce substances inhibiting pathogen growth. These …

The present work aimed to compare the physicochemical, rheological, and morphologic
properties of chitosan extracted from cicada slough, silkworm chrysalis, mealworm …

This account presents information on all aspects of the biology of F agus sylvatica L. that are
relevant to understanding its ecological characteristics and behaviour. The main topics are …

Extreme droughts can have long‐lasting effects on forest community dynamics and species
interactions. Yet, our understanding of how drought legacy modulates ecological …

The diamondback moth (DBM), Plutella xylostella, has successfully adapted to the potent
chemical defenses of Brassicaceae plants that deter most other herbivores. Gut bacteria are …

Smooth bark on trees and shrubs was historically hypothesized to be an anatomical defence
against epiphytic vegetation and phytophagous insects. This hypothesis has fallen from …

A physicochemical characteristic of the cold-pressed oil obtained from seeds of common
beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) has been presented. This plant may be considered as …

The present study attempts to characterise Fagaceae kernels as a promising source of
nutritional compounds for potential use as novel food ingredients. Thus, the proximate and …

Litter decomposition is an ecosystem process that is regulated by a multitude of factors and
by their complex interactions. Current decomposition paradigms do not always offer a …

We present the first investigation of the composition of dissolved organic matter (DOM)
compared to total organic matter (TOM, consisting of DOM,< 0.45 μm and particulate organic …