Endophytes are microorganisms that reside in the interior of the tissues’ host plant in a commensal or beneficial manner. Endophytes play a very important role in the stimulation of plant growth and defense in their host ...

The filamentous fungi of the genus Trichoderma have been recognized as agents for the biocontrol of plant diseases. In this paper, we investigate the mechanisms involved in defense responses in Arabidopsis thaliana inoculated ...

Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) Is one of the most popular fruits worldwide due to its unique flavor. The sensory quality of the strawberry is based mainly on its appearance (size, shape, color, among others) and ...

Papaya sticky disease, also known as meleira, is a disease that affects papaya cultivation in Brazil, Mexico and Australia. It was reported for the first time in the 1980s in commercial plantations in Brazil and is currently ...

In nature there is extensive communication between plants and microorganisms that is mediated by the emission of molecules. Volatile compounds that are emitted by microorganisms are an example of this type of molecule and ...

The rizosphere is the region of soil that is directly influenced by roots. In this zone, root epidermal cells differentiate into root hairs, which alter soil structure through the secretion of multiple compounds as root ...