Research Keyword: cell wall integrity signaling pathway

Cell Wall-Mediated Antifungal Activity of the Aqueous Extract of Hedera helix L. Leaves Against Diplodia corticola

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Scientists discovered that extract from ivy leaves can effectively kill a fungus called Diplodia corticola that damages cork oak trees. The extract works by damaging the fungus’s protective cell wall rather than interfering with its internal chemistry. This natural alternative to chemical fungicides could help protect cork production worldwide while being safer for human health and the environment.

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Application and Mechanism of Action of Carvacrol Against Aspergillus niger Causing Postharvest Rot of Garlic Scapes (Allium sativum L.)

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Garlic scapes, the tender flower stalks of garlic plants, often rot during storage due to fungal infections. Researchers discovered that carvacrol, a natural compound found in herbs like thyme and oregano, effectively kills the fungi responsible for this spoilage. By damaging the fungal cell walls, carvacrol can help preserve fresh garlic scapes longer without synthetic chemicals, making it a promising natural food preservative for grocery stores and consumers.

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