DELROT , Serge

Plant lipid transfer proteins (LTPs) are small, cysteine-rich proteins secreted into the extracellular space. They belong to the pathogenesis-related proteins (PR-14) family and are believed to be involved in several physiological processes including plant disease resistance, although their precise biological function is still unknown. Here, we...

In order to cope with phylloxera, most grapes worldwide must be grafted on a rootstock. Furthermore, grapevine rootstocks are an essential underground structure for the plant to face various pests and diseases and to adapt to different types of soil. This review focuses on the existing information about rootstock properties in relation to...