Sclerotinia stem rot (SSR) of rapeseed (Brassica napus), caused by the soil-borne fungus
Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, is one of the main diseases seriously affecting the yield and oil …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are usually made up of fewer than 100 amino acid residues.
They are found in many living organisms and are an important factor in those organisms' …

Sclerotinia stem rot (SSR) caused by the phytopathogenic fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum is
a major disease of oilseed rape (Brassica napus). During infection, large, white/grey lesions …

The emergence of drug-resistant pathogens poses a serious critical threat to global public
health and requires immediate action. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are a class of short …

With the unprecedented rise of drug-resistant pathogens, particularly antibiotic-resistant
bacteria, and no new antibiotics in the pipeline over the last three decades, the issue of …

Brassica juncea is a major oilseed crop in tropical and subtropical countries, especially in
south-east Asia like India, China, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. The widespread cultivation of …

Crop losses due to pathogens are a major threat to global food security. Plants employ a
multilayer defense against a pathogen including the use of physical barriers (cell wall) …

Rhamnolipids (RLs) are amphiphilic molecules naturally produced by some bacteria with a
large range of biological activities. Although some studies report their potential interest in …

Damage or mortality from pathogens can reduce productivity of forest plantations, as well as
significantly harm natural forest ecosystems. Genetic resistance within the host species is …

The agroforestry system with high biodiversity enhances ecosystem stability and reduces
vulnerability to environmental disturbances and diseases. Investigating the mechanisms of …