Khaled Youssef

Lund University | LU · Division of Applied Microbiology

Heterobasidion root rot is one of the most serious and economically destructive forest diseases in the Northern Hemisphere. Although several studies have explored the genetic and chemical responses of Scots pine to Heterobasidion spp. infection, the histological defense responses of this species remain poorly understood. In this study, we investiga...

Heterobasidion spp. are among the most destructive root rot pathogens, causing severe economic losses to conifer forestry. High infection frequency has been observed in Scots pine stands growing on dry sandy soils with low organic matter or former agricultural soils. In this study, we investigated the incidence of Heterobasidion spp. infection in S...

Root rot caused by Heterobasidion poses a severe threat to sustainable forestry in managed Scots pine stands in Sweden. In Scots pine, the disease remains hidden in the roots, leading to tree mortality and growth losses. Its cryptic nature often results in underestimated losses and insufficient management action. This thesis aims to highlight the i...

Background: Capsaicinoids are the compounds responsible for the pungent taste in the chili pepper genus capsicum. They are potent agonists of TRPV-receptors have large potential to be used as pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of various disease conditions associated to the peripheral and central nervous systems. Capsaicinoids are synthesized...