Fructans as microbe- or damage-associated molecular patterns: Evolutionary perspectives and apoplastic dynamics in Cichorium intybus and Eruca sativa. KU Leuven
In order to sustain the necessary crop production rates, which are necessary to meet the demands of our growing global population, agriculture still relies on the extensive use of pesticides. Nevertheless, the harmful effects pesticides on health and environment are well known. A lot of research effort goes into the discovery and development of more sustainable alternatives to reduce the negative effects of biotic and abiotic stresses. One of ...