• openAccess   Extracellular DNA induces resistance against Frankliniella occidentalis through callose accumulation 

      Rassizadeh, Leila; Cañadas, Estela; Cervero, Raquel; Flors, Victor; Gamir, Jordi Springer (2024-01-10)
      The plant immune system has evolved to sense and respond to potential threats. When an insect attacks a plant, endogenous molecules called damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) are released into the apoplast, ...
    • openAccess   Fortification and bioaccessibility of saffron apocarotenoids in potato tubers 

      Gomez-Gomez, Lourdes; Morote, Lucia; frusciante, sarah; Rambla, José L.; Diretto, Gianfranco; Niza González, Enrique; Lopez Jimenez, Alberto Jose; Mondéjar-López, María; Rubio-Moraga, Angela; Argandoña, Javier; Presa, Silvia; Martín Belmonte, Alejandro; Luján Miras, Rafael; Granell, Antonio; Ahrazem, oussama (2022)
      Carotenoids are C40 isoprenoids with well-established roles in photosynthesis, pollination, photoprotection, and hormone biosynthesis. The enzymatic or ROS-induced cleavage of carotenoids generates a group of compounds ...
    • openAccess   From Classical to Modern Computational Approaches to Identify Key Genetic Regulatory Components in Plant Biology 

      Acién, Juan Manuel; Cañizares Ramos, Eva; Candela, Héctor; Gonzalez-Guzman, Miguel; Arbona, Vicent MDPI (2023-01-28)
      The selection of plant genotypes with improved productivity and tolerance to environmental constraints has always been a major concern in plant breeding. Classical approaches based on the generation of variability and ...
    • openAccess   Genotype determines Arbutus unedo L. physiological and metabolomic responses to drought and recovery 

      Martins, João B. L.; Pétriacq, Pierre; Flandin, Amelie; Gomez-Cadenas, Aurelio; Monteiro, Pedro; Pinto, G.; Canhoto, Jorge Frontiers Media (2022)
      Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo) is a small resilient species with a circum-Mediterranean distribution, high ecological relevance in southern European forests and with several economical applications. As most orchards are ...
    • openAccess   Ground-covers affect the activity density of ground-dwelling predators and their impact on the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata 

      Cruz Miralles, Joaquin; Guzzo, Michela; Ibáñez Gual, Maria Victoria; Dembilio, Óscar; Jaques , Josep A. Springer (2022-12)
      Three developmental stages of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae), can be found in the soil (late third instar larvae, pupae, and teneral adults). These stages are susceptible ...
    • openAccess   Harnessing Green Helpers: Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria and Other Beneficial Microorganisms in Plant–Microbe Interactions for Sustainable Agriculture 

      Liu, Luisa; González-Hernández, Ana I.; Camañes, Gemma; Vicedo, Begonya; Scalschi, Loredana; Llorens, Eugenio MDPI (2024)
      The health of soil is paramount for sustaining life, as it hosts diverse communities of microorganisms that interact with plants, influencing their growth, health, and resilience. Beneficial microorganisms, including ...
    • openAccess   Identification of new antifungal metabolites produced by the yeast Metschnikowia pulcherrima involved in the biocontrol of postharvest plant pathogenic fungi 

      Fernandez San Millan, Alicia; Gamir, Jordi; Farran, Inmaculada; Larraya, Luis M.; Veramendi, Jon Elsevier ScienceDirect (2022-06-11)
      Several strains of the yeast Metschnikowia pulcherrima exhibit strong antagonistic activity against postharvest pathogens and may have broad biotechnological potential as biocontrol agents. However, the nature and interplay ...
    • openAccess   Identification of potential invasive alien species in Spain through horizon scanning 

      Cano-Barbacil, Carlos; Carrete, Martina; Castro-Diez, Pilar; Delibes-Mateos, Miguel; Jaques , Josep A.; López-Darias, Marta; Nogales, Manuel; Pino, Joan; Ros , Macarena; Traveset, Anna; Turon, Xavier; Vila, Montserrat; Altamirano Jeschke, María; Álvarez, Inés; Arias, Andrés; Boix, Dani; Cabido, Carlos; Cacabelos, Eva; Cobo, Fernando; Cruz Miralles, Joaquin; Cuesta, Jose A.; Dáder, Beatriz; ESTAL PADILLO, PEDRO DEL; Gallardo, Belinda; GÓMEZ LAPORTA, MIGUEL; González-Moreno, Pablo; Hernández, José Carlos; Jiménez-Alfaro, Borja; Lázaro-Lobo, Adrián; Leza, M. Mar; Montserrat, Marta; Oliva-Paterna, Francisco J.; Piñeiro, Laura; Ponce, Carlos; Pons, Pere; Rotchés-Ribalta, Roser; Roura-Pascual, Núria; Sánchez, Marta; Trillo, Alejandro; VIÑUELA, ELISA; García-Berthou, Emili Elsevier (2023)
      Invasive alien species have widespread impacts on native biodiversity and ecosystem services. Since the number of introductions worldwide is continuously rising, it is essential to prevent the entry, establishment and ...
    • openAccess   Impact of Bio-inoculation with Halotolerant Rhizobacteria on Growth, Physiological, and Hormonal Responses of Durum Wheat Under Salt Stress 

      bekkaye, massakib; Nassima, BAHA; BEHAIRI, SABRINA; Perez-Clemente, Rosa Maria; Kaci, Yahia Springer (2023-01-10)
      Soil salinity and water scarcity are major factors limiting plant productivity. Under these conditions, the use of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) is a promising tool to mitigate the negative effects of stress ...
    • openAccess   In-Depth Characterization of greenflesh Tomato Mutants Obtained by CRISPR/Cas9 Editing: A Case Study With Implications for Breeding and Regulation 

      Gianoglio, Silvia; COMINO, CINZIA; MOGLIA, Andrea; ACQUADRO, Alberto; Garcia-Carpintero, Victor; Diretto, Gianfranco; Sevi, Filippo; Rambla, José L.; Dono, Gabriella; VALENTINO, Danila; Moreno-Giménez, Elena; Fullana-Pericàs, Mateu; Conesa-García, Miguel Ángel; Galmés, Jeroni; Lanteri, Sergio; MAZZUCATO, Andrea; ORZAEZ, DIEGO; Granell, Antonio Frontiers Media (2022)
      Gene editing has already proved itself as an invaluable tool for the generation of mutants for crop breeding, yet its ultimate impact on agriculture will depend on how crops generated by gene editing technologies are ...
    • openAccess   Indirect evaluation of watermelon volatile profile: Detection of subtle changes with e-nose systems 

      Fredes-Sivoplás, Alejandro D.; Cebolla-Cornejo, Jaime; Beltran Arandes, Joaquin; Gisbert, Carmina; PICO, MARIA BELEN; Valcárcel, Mercedes; Roselló, Salvador Elsevier (2024)
      The effectiveness of e-nose systems as high-throughput tools for volatile profiling in watermelon was investigated focusing on discerning subtle changes induced by the use of different rootstocks. Partial Least Square ...
    • openAccess   Induction of plant defenses: the added value of zoophytophagous predators 

      Pérez-Hedo, Meritxell; bouagga, sarra; Xiaoning Zhang, Nina; Moerkens, Rob; Messelink, Gerben J.; Jaques , Josep A.; Flors, Victor; Broufas, George; Urbaneja, Alberto; Pappas, Maria L. Springer (2022-05-13)
      Several biological control agents of the hemipteran insect families Miridae, Anthocoridae and Pentatomidae, as well as mites of the family Phytoseiidae are known as zoophytophagous predators, a subset of omnivores, which ...
    • openAccess   Insight into the antibacterial mechanism of Cu-enriched sol–gel coatings employing proteomics 

      Romero-Gavilán, Francisco J; García-Arnáez, Iñaki; Cerqueira, Andreia; Scalschi, Loredana; Vicedo, Begonya; Villagrasa, Alejandro; Izquierdo, Raúl; Elortza, Felix; Gurruchaga, Mariló; Goñi, Isabel; Suay, Julio Royal Society of Chemistry (2023)
      Advanced antibacterial biomaterials can help reduce the severe consequences of infections. Using copper compounds is an excellent option to achieve this goal; they offer a combination of regenerative and antimicrobial ...
    • openAccess   Interplay between secondary metabolites and plant hormones in silver nitrate-elicited Arabidopsis thaliana plants 

      Cañizares Ramos, Eva; Acién, Juan Manuel; Gumuş, Berivan Özlem; Vives-Peris, Vicente; Gonzalez-Guzman, Miguel; Arbona, Vicent Elsevier Masson s.r.l. (2024-03-01)
      Plants produce a myriad of specialized compounds in response to threats such as pathogens or pests and different abiotic factors. The stress-related induction of specialized metabolites can be mimicked using silver nitrate ...
    • openAccess   Involvement of Abscisic Acid and Jasmonic Acid Biosynthesis‑related Genes in Cucurbita pepo L. Tolerance to Trace Metal Stress 

      Labidi, Oumayma; Kouki, Rim; Perez-Clemente, Rosa Maria; Gomez-Cadenas, Aurelio; SLEIMI, Noomene; Vives-Peris, Vicente Springer (2023-11)
      Trace metal induced stress is an abiotic factor that limits crop yield, having the additional hazard of their accumulation along trophic chain. This fact supposes an emerging problem concerning the health of the population ...
    • openAccess   Involvement of citrus shoots in response and tolerance to abiotic stress 

      Vives-Peris, Vicente; Perez-Clemente, Rosa Maria; Gomez-Cadenas, Aurelio; López Climent, María Fernanda Springer (2024)
      Traditionally, the root system has been regarded as the primary component infuencing citrus tolerance. Aerial tis‑ sues also play a crucial role in abiotic stress tolerance, as they are responsible for vital physiological ...
    • openAccess   Jasmonic acid and salicylic acid modulate systemic reactive oxygen species signaling during stress response 

      Myers, Ronald; Fichman, Yosef; I Zandalinas, Sara; Mittler, Ron Oxford University Press (2022-09-29)
      Plants can send long-distance cell-to-cell signals from a single tissue subjected to stress to the entire plant. This ability is termed “systemic signaling” and is essential for plant acclimation to stress and/or defense ...
    • openAccess   Jasmonic acid is required for tomato acclimation to multifactorial stress combination 

      Soto Pascual, Lidia; Mittler, Ron; Sinha, Ranjita; Peláez Vico, María Ángeles; López Climent, María Fernanda; Vives-Peris, Vicente; Gomez-Cadenas, Aurelio; I Zandalinas, Sara Elsevier (2023-06-25)
      As a result of global warming and climate change, the number and intensity of weather events such as droughts, heat waves, and floods are increasing, resulting in major losses in crop yield worldwide. Combined with the ...
    • openAccess   Lysine-based non-cytotoxic ultrashort selfassembling peptides with antimicrobial activity 

      OZBEK, NAGIHAN; Llorens, Eugenio; Vicedo, Begonya; Falomir, Eva; Escuder, Beatriu Royal Society of Chemistry (2024)
      Peptide-based molecules and their hydrogels are useful materials for biomedical applications due to the reversible nature of their self-assembly as well as the diversity of nanostructures that can be created starting from ...
    • closedAccess   Ménage à Trois: Unraveling the Mechanisms Regulating Plant–Microbe–Arthropod Interactions 

      gruden, kristina; Lidoy, Javier; Petek, Marko; Podpecan, Vid; Flors, Victor; Papadopoulou, Kalliopi K.; Pappas, Maria L.; Martinez-Medina, Ainhoa; Bejarano, Eduardo; Biere, Arjen; Pozo, Maria J. Cell Press (2020)
      Plant‐microbe‐arthropod (PMA) interactions have important impacts on plant fitness, and recent studies shed light on how plants regulate responses in such complex interactions. Biosynthetic pathways for the production ...