Although the plant cell wall is an extremely effective physical barrier against attack by pathogens, most phytopathogenic microorganisms produce enzymes that are capable of degrading cell wall polymers such as pectin and ...
Souli, Mounira; Abad Campos, Paloma; Pérez Sierra, Ana María; Fattouch, Sami; Armengol Fortí, Josep; Boughalleb-M'Hamdi, Naima(Academic Journals, 2014-06-04)
[EN] An apple tree dieback syndrome causing severe tree losses was observed in the main apple producing regions in Tunisia from 2006-2008. This work aimed at identification of the causal agents and the factors that promote ...
Muñoz Bertomeu, Jesús; Miedes, Eva; Lorences, E. P.(Elsevier, 2013-09-01)
[EN] Xyloglucan endotransglucosylase/hydrolase (XTHs: EC 2.4.1.207 and/or EC 3.2.1.151), a xyloglucan modifying enzyme, has been proposed to have a role during tomato and apple fruit ripening by loosening the cell wall. ...
[EN] Fruits are a relevant source of phenols and ascorbate, biomolecules which scavenge reactive oxygen species. For this reason, they are considered as healthy for the human being. Fruits quality depends on their levels ...