Because of the complexity of plant cell wall biosynthesis, the mechanisms by which lignin
restrict fiber degradation are poorly understood. Many aspects of grass cell wall lignification …

In cereals, the primary cell wall is built of a skeleton of cellulosic microfibrils embedded in a
matrix of hemicelluloses and smaller amounts of pectins, glycoproteins and …

European and Mediterranean corn borers are two of the most economically important insect
pests of maize (Zea mays L.) in North America and southern Europe, respectively. Cell wall …

Maize grain yield in Africa is low, 1.5 t ha− 1 compared to the global average of 4.9 t ha− 1.
Maize production in Africa is constrained by various abiotic (drought, soil fertility) and biotic …

The strategy of targeting expression of a constitutively regulated gene to generate H2O2 in
the extracellular matrix, to reduce herbivory of the European corn borer (ECB)[Ostrinia …

Maize (Zea mays L.) is a staple crop used for subsistence by smallholder farmers around the
world, who usually store grain for gradual use. During the course of storage, losses due to …

Phenolic esters have attracted considerable interest due to the potential they offer for
peroxidase catalysed cross-linking of cell wall polysaccharides. Particularly, feruloyl …

Maize, a potential global crop is attacked by a wide array of insect pests. Among them,
spotted stem borer, pink stem borer, fall armyworm, and shoot fly are the major insect pests …

Molecular Host Plant Resistance to Pests examines environmentally safe and integrated
techniques for effective pest management. Offering more than 1500 references for further …

There is strong evidence to suggest that cross-linking of cell-wall polymers through ester-
linked diferulates has a key role in plant resistance to pests; however, direct experimentation …