We studied the distribution of fungal endophytes of grapevine ( Vitis vinifera L.) plants in a
subalpine area of northern Italy, where viticulture is of high economic relevance. We adopted …

The phyllosphere is colonized by complex microbial communities, which are adapted to the
harsh habitat. Although the role and ecology of nonpathogenic microorganisms of the …

Microbial plant endophytes are receiving ever-increasing attention as a result of compelling
evidence regarding functional interaction with the host plant. Microbial communities in plants …

In the surroundings of a former Pb/Zn smelter in Arnoldstein (Austria) heavy metal concentrations
in planted crops exceed thresholds for usage as food and feed. The aim was to study …

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) are often associated with the presence of misfolded
protein inclusions. The chaperone HSPB8 is upregulated in mice, the human brain and muscle …

Endophytic microorganisms asymptomatically colonise plant tissues. Exploring the assembly
dynamics of bacterial endophytic communities is essential to understand the functioning of …

Here, we report the surprising and, to our knowledge, unique example of horizontal interkingdom
transfer of a human opportunistic pathogen (Propionibacterium acnes) to a crop plant (…

Intronic GGGGCC (G4C2) hexanucleotide repeat expansion within the human C9orf72
gene represents the most common cause of familial forms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) …

Plant pathogens and endophytes co-exist and often interact with the host plant and within its
microbial community. The outcome of these interactions may lead to healthy plants through …

Scope Epidemiological evidence suggests that a reduced risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) is
correlated with high consumption of fruits and vegetables, which are major sources of fiber …