The domestication of the Eurasian grape (Vitis vinifera ssp. sativa) from its wild ancestor (Vitis
vinifera ssp. sylvestris) has long been claimed to have occurred in Transcaucasia where …

Although it is evident that DNA circulates freely in blood plasma both in disease and in
health, the source of this DNA remains enigmatic. It can be presumed that circulating DNA in …

It is difficult to purify DNA from mature tree leaves at the end of the growing season, because
of their thick cell wall, and high content in polysaccharides, phenolic compounds and …

The plant trade is unwittingly accelerating the worldwide spread of well‐known and new or
undescribed Phytophthora species and creating novel niches for emerging pathogens. The …

Plant-growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are soil bacteria colonizing the rhizosphere and
the rhizoplane which have an effect on plant growth through multiple chemical compounds…

Productivity of coffee plantations is threatened by both climate change and decreasing
revenues of coffee growers. Using shade trees might protect against temperature variability, …

The reduction of synthetic fungicides in agriculture is necessary to guarantee a sustainable
production that protects the environment and consumers’ health. Downy mildew caused by …

We have initiated the characterization of the Greek genetic resources of Vitis vinifera L. through
microsatellite profiling, with the aim of providing accurate identification of Greek cultivars …

Gnomoniopsis castaneae is an emerging fungal pathogen currently scored as the major nut
rot agent on chestnut, although it is also associated with cankers on both chestnut and …

A population genetics approach was used to assess the role of local wild-vine populations (Vitis
vinifera ssp. sylvestris) in the domestication and breeding of central and west European …