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Phytoalexins
Phytoalexins
Phytoalexins are natural compounds produced by plants as part of their defense system to fend off pathogens. When plants encounter bacteria, fungi, or viruses, they respond by synthesizing these antimicrobial substances, which help to contain and prevent the spread of infection. Each plant species creates specific phytoalexins, such as camalexin in Arabidopsis or resveratrol in grapes, each tailored to combat distinct threats. By studying phytoalexins, scientists aim to enhance plant resilience through breeding or genetic engineering, boosting natural disease resistance. This focus on phytoalexins is crucial for agriculture, where healthier, more robust crops can reduce reliance on chemical pesticides.
Committee Members
Mohammad Babadoost
University of Illinois, United States
Mary Cole
The University of Melbourne, Australia
Valasia Iakovoglou
UNESCO chair Con-E-Ect, International Hellenic University, Greece GPB 2026 Speakers
Satya S S Narina
Virginia State University, United States
Sara Hailemariam
Purdue University, United States
Midhat Mahboob
Lincoln University, New Zealand
Title : Exploring the genetic diversity in tannin-rich forages to explain the large intra species variability in tannin content
Selina Sterup Moore, Aarhus University, Denmark
Title : Isolation and functional properties of biomolecules of plants and its application
Balagopalan Unni, GEMS Arts & Science College (Autonomous), India
Title : Primed for the future: PGPR and the promise of sustainable, heritable crop resilience
Prashant Singh, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), India
Title : Revealing allelic variations in candidate genes associated with grain yield under salinity stress between two contrasting rice genotypes
Nisha Sulari Kottearachchi, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Title : Adaptive strategies of Aristida L. species across ecological zones of Pakistan: Linking soil characteristics with morphological and physiological traits
Iram Ijaz, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan, Pakistan
Title : Ethnobotanical survey and abundance of weeds in selected Manihot esculenta (cassava) Crantz farms in Osun state, Nigeria
Dada Caleb Mayokun, University of Ibadan, Nigeria