Mandacaru (Cereus jamacaru DC.), is a cactaceous symbol of caatinga vegetation at Brazilian Northeast region, however, there are no much studies about biochemical properties of this species. Here, the pioneering study brings very relevant data to highlight the importance of research with endemic
Two genes encoding chitinases A and B (chiA and chiB) from Bacillus cereus CH were cloned into Escherichia coli XL1-Blue MRF', by using pBluescript II SK+, and their nucleotide sequences were determined. Open reading frames of the chiA and chiB genes encoded distinct polypeptide chains consisting of
The effectiveness of a biocontrol agent Bacillus cereus AR156 for control of anthracnose rot caused by Colletotrichum acutatum in harvested loquat fruit and the possible mechanisms of its action have been investigated. Treatment of fruit with B. cereus AR156 resulted in lower disease incidence and
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