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Valorization and Environmental Impacts of Pecan Waste: A Critical Review

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Pecan shells, which make up about half of the pecan nut and are usually discarded, contain valuable compounds with health-promoting properties like antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. These shells can be transformed into useful products including ingredients for food supplements and medicines, activated carbon for cleaning water, materials for making eco-friendly plastics, and energy sources. By converting pecan waste into valuable products instead of throwing it away, communities can reduce environmental pollution, improve public health, and create economic opportunities while supporting sustainable farming practices.

Endophytic fungi isolated from Vietnamese nut grass (Cyperus rotundus L. Cyperaceae) – A promising solution to mitigate the prime phenomenon of antibiotic resistance

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Scientists discovered seven types of fungi living inside nut grass plants that can fight dangerous bacteria, including those resistant to current antibiotics. These fungi showed strong ability to kill drug-resistant staph bacteria and other serious pathogens. The findings suggest that these naturally-occurring fungi could be developed into new antibiotics to treat infections that currently have limited treatment options.

Extraction and Identification of the Bioactive Metabolites Produced by Curvularia inaequalis, an Endophytic Fungus Collected in Iran from Echium khuzistanicum Mozaff

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Researchers discovered a fungus living inside an Iranian medicinal plant that produces three natural compounds with powerful antimicrobial properties. The most promising compound, phomalactone, killed dangerous bacteria including MRSA and also prevented growth of fungal plant diseases. This discovery shows that exploring symbiotic fungi in medicinal plants could lead to new natural antibiotics and agricultural fungicides.

Adaptation strategies in haloalkaliphilic fungi: Aspergillus salinarum, Cladosporium sphaerospermum, and Penicillium camemberti

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Researchers studied three special fungi that can survive in extremely salty and alkaline environments. These fungi adapt to harsh conditions by producing more proteins, fats, and special enzymes that have antimicrobial properties. The findings suggest these fungi could be useful for cleaning contaminated soils, producing medicines, and developing new industrial products.

A bibliometric analysis of fungal volatile organic compounds

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Fungi release distinctive smells made up of volatile compounds that help them communicate with plants, bacteria, and other organisms. These fungal smell chemicals have grown from being studied mainly in wine fermentation to being explored for helping crops grow better, fighting plant diseases naturally, and creating food flavors without chemicals. This research shows that understanding how fungi use these smell chemicals could lead to more sustainable farming practices and natural alternatives to harmful pesticides.

Microbe Profile: Streptomyces formicae KY5: an ANT-ibiotic factory

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Scientists have discovered a special bacterium called Streptomyces formicae that lives in ant nests and produces powerful antibiotics. This bacterium makes formicamycins, which can kill dangerous bacteria like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus that resists many common antibiotics. Using advanced genetic tools, researchers can modify this bacterium to unlock hidden antibiotic-producing pathways, potentially leading to new medicines to fight drug-resistant infections.

Harnessing pycnidia-forming fungi for eco-friendly nanoparticle production, applications, and limitations

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Certain fungi called pycnidial fungi can create tiny particles called nanoparticles that are useful in medicine, agriculture, and environmental cleanup. These fungi naturally produce chemicals and enzymes that reduce metal ions into nanoparticles, which have antimicrobial and cancer-fighting properties. While this biological approach is more environmentally friendly than chemical methods, scientists still need to solve challenges like making it work at large scales and ensuring the nanoparticles are safe and stable.

Potential Usage of Edible Mushrooms and Their Residues to Retrieve Valuable Supplies for Industrial Applications

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Edible mushrooms are not only nutritious foods but also contain valuable compounds that are being wasted during production. Scientists are discovering new ways to use mushroom waste to make useful products like natural skincare items, water purification materials, and food additives. These innovations help reduce environmental pollution while creating valuable products, supporting a more sustainable circular economy.

An Overview of α-Pyrones as Phytotoxins Produced by Plant Pathogen Fungi

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This comprehensive review examines toxic compounds called α-pyrones that are produced by disease-causing fungi affecting crops and plants. These compounds act as natural poisons that help fungi damage plants, but interestingly, they also have potential medical uses including antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-cancer properties. Researchers have studied how the chemical structure of these compounds relates to their toxicity, which could help develop new herbicides for weed control and treatments for various diseases. The review covers dozens of these compounds and their applications in agriculture, medicine, and biotechnology.

Progress of Antimicrobial Mechanisms of Stilbenoids

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Stilbenoids are natural compounds found in plants that can fight harmful bacteria and fungi in multiple ways. Unlike traditional antibiotics that only kill microbes, stilbenoids can also prevent infections by disrupting biofilm formation and weakening pathogen virulence. These compounds show promise in combating drug-resistant infections without promoting further resistance development, making them valuable candidates for new antibiotic medicines.

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