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

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Certain types of fungi can produce tiny metal particles called nanoparticles that have useful properties. These fungi-made nanoparticles can kill bacteria, fight cancer cells, clean pollutants from water and soil, and be used in medicines and agriculture. Unlike traditional chemical methods for making nanoparticles, using fungi is cleaner and safer for the environment, though scientists still need to understand more about how they work and ensure they are safe to use widely.

Harnessing Walnut-Based Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: A Sustainable Approach to Combat the Disease Complex of Meloidogyne arenaria and Macrophomina phaseolina in Cowpea

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Researchers created tiny particles made from walnut leaves and zinc oxide that can fight harmful plant diseases caused by root-knot nematodes and fungal infections in cowpea plants. When applied to diseased plants, these natural nanoparticles significantly reduced pest populations, improved plant growth and health, and helped plants recover from stress without harming beneficial bacteria in the soil. This green technology offers farmers an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional chemical pesticides.

Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Eucommia ulmoides extract and their potential biological function in cosmetics

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Scientists created tiny silver particles using a Chinese medicinal plant extract and found they could help skin look lighter and younger. These particles work by reducing dark pigments and protecting skin from oxidative damage. The nanoparticles were safe at low doses and didn’t harm skin cells, making them promising for use in cosmetic products.

Diversity and functions of fungal VOCs with special reference to the multiple bioactivities of the mushroom alcohol

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Fungi release various volatile compounds (VOCs) that have different effects on organisms and the environment. The most notable fungal VOC is 1-octen-3-ol, also called mushroom alcohol, which gives mushrooms their distinctive smell. This compound can inhibit fungal growth, repel insects, and help control plant diseases, but at high concentrations it may be toxic to humans and trigger immune responses. Scientists use fruit flies as a model to study how these fungal compounds affect health.

Green Synthesized Copper-Oxide Nanoparticles Exhibit Antifungal Activity Against Botrytis cinerea, the Causal Agent of the Gray Mold Disease

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Scientists have developed tiny copper particles using environmentally friendly methods with beneficial fungi to fight gray mold, a devastating disease in vineyards and crops. These green-synthesized nanoparticles were more effective at stopping the fungus than commercial fungicides currently in use. The research shows this approach could be a sustainable alternative that reduces harmful chemicals used in agriculture while protecting crops more effectively.

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.

Extracellular Biosynthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Activity of Silver Nanoparticles Synthesized by Filamentous Fungi

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Researchers used three types of common fungi to create tiny silver particles in an environmentally friendly way. These silver nanoparticles were found to effectively kill harmful bacteria and fungal infections. The fungus Cladosporium cladosporoides was the most effective at producing these particles, showing promise for use in medical and health applications.

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.

Telomere-to-Telomere Assembly of the Cordyceps militaris CH1 Genome and Integrated Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analyses Provide New Insights into Cordycepin Biosynthesis Under Light Stress

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Researchers successfully sequenced the complete genome of Cordyceps militaris CH1, a medicinal fungus used in traditional Chinese medicine. By exposing the fungus to light and analyzing gene expression and metabolite changes, they discovered that light stress activates key genes involved in producing cordycepin, the main active medicinal compound. This breakthrough provides a foundation for improving cordycepin production in artificial cultivation, making this valuable medicine more affordable and accessible.

Assessment of the Antitumor Activity of Green Biosynthesized Zinc Nanoparticles as Therapeutic Agent Against Renal Cancer in Rats

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Researchers created tiny zinc nanoparticles using an edible white mushroom through an environmentally friendly process. When tested in rats with kidney cancer, these nanoparticles significantly reduced tumor markers, protected kidney cells from oxidative damage, and triggered cancer cell death. The treatment improved kidney function and showed no toxic effects, suggesting it could be a promising new therapy for kidney cancer.

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