Research Keyword: agricultural fungicides

Algae and Cyanobacteria Fatty Acids and Bioactive Metabolites: Natural Antifungal Alternative Against Fusarium sp.

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Fusarium fungi cause serious crop diseases that farmers traditionally treat with chemical fungicides, but these chemicals harm the environment and create resistant fungi. Scientists are finding that algae and cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) produce natural compounds like fatty acids that can fight these fungi effectively. This research shows promising results for developing natural, environmentally-friendly fungicides that could help farmers protect crops without chemical damage.

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Exposure to Tebuconazole Drives Cross-Resistance to Clinical Triazoles in Aspergillus fumigatus

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When farmers use antifungal pesticides called triazoles to protect crops, the fungi can develop resistance to these chemicals. This study found that when the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus is exposed to the agricultural triazole tebuconazole, it can become resistant not only to that pesticide but also to clinical triazole drugs used to treat human fungal infections. The resistant fungi maintain this resistance even when the pesticide is removed, suggesting that environmental pesticide use may threaten the effectiveness of medical antifungal treatments.

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Application of Nanocomposites-Based Polymers on Managing Fungal Diseases in Crop Production

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Scientists are developing tiny particles made from natural materials like chitosan to protect crops from fungal diseases. These nanoparticles work better than traditional fungicides and can be combined with metals or plant extracts to boost their effectiveness. The new approach is more environmentally friendly and can reduce crop loss caused by fungal infections while maintaining sustainable agricultural practices.

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Moving beyond multi-triazole to multi-fungicide resistance: Broader selection of drug resistance in the human fungal pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus

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Aspergillus fumigatus is a dangerous fungal infection treated with triazole drugs, but the fungus is developing resistance to multiple antifungal medications. This resistance appears to be selected in agricultural settings where fungicides are used on crops, and resistant strains then spread to humans through the air. The problem is worse because agricultural fungicides are selecting for strains resistant to multiple drug classes at once, making infections harder to treat. Addressing this issue requires reducing fungicide use in agriculture and better strategies for managing antifungal resistance.

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