A new study reveals how plants can harness their genetic makeup to fend off Podosphaera xanthii, the fungal culprit behind powdery mildew. By activating a lipid-based defense system using a natural ...

Glucosinolates are sulphur‐containing secondary metabolites predominantly found in Brassicaceae and other related plants. They are integral to plant defence, functioning both as deterrents against ...

New research delves into the intricate defense mechanisms of tomatoes against the notorious bacterial pathogen, Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato (Pst). It's a classic tale of nature's arms race: as ...

How tomato plants defend themselves against a devastating ‘young’ Southern African virus has now been investigated at a molecular genetics level for the first time by researchers at the University of ...

From willow bark remedies to aspirin tablets, salicylic acid has long been part of human health. It also lies at the heart of ...

Overuse of chemical pesticides has driven resistance in agricultural pests, including the adaptable two-spotted spider mite. Researchers have discovered novel elicitor proteins, Tet3 and Tet4, in mite ...

The Green Revolution of 1950–1970 helped agriculture flourish around the world. Advances in technology enabled farmers to ...

For years, we’ve admired plants for their ability to cleanse the air and help fight air pollution. However, our green ally might be contributing to air pollution in an unexpected way. While they may ...