Abré de Beer
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Abré de Beer has a total of 1 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Melané A. Vivier
South African Grape and Wine Research Institute, Stellenbosch University , Stellenbosch 7600
2 shared publications
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 28 October 2011
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Research Notes
- Vol. 4 (1) , 459
Four plant defensins from an indigenous South African Brassicaceae species display divergent activities against two test pathogens despite high sequence similarity in the encoding genes
Plant defensins are an important component of the innate defence system of plants where they form protective antimicrobial barriers between tissue types of plant organs as well as around seeds. These peptides also have other activities that are important for agricultural applications as well as the medical sector. Amongst the numerous plant peptides isolated from a variety of plant species, a significant number of promising defensins have been isolated from Brassicaceae species. Here we report on the isolation and characterization of four defensins from Heliophila coronopifolia, a native South African Brassicaceae species.
- 28 October 2011
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Research Notes
- Vol. 4 (1) , 459
Open AccessFour plant defensins from an indigenous South African Brassicaceae species display divergent activities against two test pathogens despite high sequence similarity in the encoding genes
Plant defensins are an important component of the innate defence system of plants where they form protective antimicrobial barriers between tissue types of plant organs as well as around seeds. These peptides also have other activities that are important for agricultural applications as well as the medical sector. Amongst the numerous plant peptides isolated from a variety of plant species, a significant number of promising defensins have been isolated from Brassicaceae species. Here we report on the isolation and characterization of four defensins from Heliophila coronopifolia, a native South African Brassicaceae species.
- Open Access
- 1 January 2008
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Plant Biology
- Vol. 8 (1) , 75
Vv-AMP1, a ripening induced peptide from Vitis vinifera shows strong antifungal activity
Latest research shows that small antimicrobial peptides play a role in the innate defense system of plants. These peptides typically contribute to preformed defense by developing protective barriers around germinating seeds or between different tissue layers within plant organs. The encoding genes could also be upregulated by abiotic and biotic stimuli during active defense processes. The peptides display a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activities. Their potent anti-pathogenic characteristics have ensured that they are promising targets in the medical and agricultural biotechnology sectors.
- 1 January 2008
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Plant Biology
- Vol. 8 (1) , 75
Open AccessVv-AMP1, a ripening induced peptide from Vitis vinifera shows strong antifungal activity
Latest research shows that small antimicrobial peptides play a role in the innate defense system of plants. These peptides typically contribute to preformed defense by developing protective barriers around germinating seeds or between different tissue layers within plant organs. The encoding genes could also be upregulated by abiotic and biotic stimuli during active defense processes. The peptides display a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activities. Their potent anti-pathogenic characteristics have ensured that they are promising targets in the medical and agricultural biotechnology sectors.