Research Keyword: fungal biocontrol

Antagonistic Potential of Agro-Industrial Byproduct–Derived Lactic Acid Bacteria Against Mycotoxigenic Aspergillus flavus and Fusarium verticillioides

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Researchers discovered that certain lactic acid bacteria found in food waste products can effectively prevent the growth of harmful fungi and block the production of dangerous mycotoxins. These bacteria work through multiple mechanisms including acidification and production of protective compounds. The findings suggest these natural bacteria could be used as safe, sustainable alternatives to chemical fungicides in food preservation and safety.

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Biocontrol of Root-Knot Nematodes via siRNA-Loaded Extracellular Vesicles From a Nematophagous Fungus Arthrobotrys oligospora

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Scientists developed a new way to control harmful root-knot nematodes that damage crops by using natural containers called extracellular vesicles from a fungus. These vesicles carry small RNA molecules that silence genes essential for nematode survival and reproduction. When tested on tomato plants, this fungal-based treatment reduced nematode damage by about 60% while promoting healthier plant growth, offering an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides.

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Talaromyces pinophilus Strain HD25G2 as a Novel Biocontrol Agent of Fusarium culmorum, the Causal Agent of Root and Crown Rot of Soft Wheat

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Researchers discovered that a fungus called Talaromyces pinophilus can fight against Fusarium culmorum, a harmful fungus that damages wheat crops and produces toxic compounds. The beneficial fungus works by producing natural enzymes that break down the walls of harmful fungal cells. Importantly, when applied before the harmful fungus appears, it completely prevents infection and toxin production, offering farmers a natural alternative to chemical pesticides.

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Talaromyces pinophilus Strain HD25G2 as a Novel Biocontrol Agent of Fusarium culmorum, the Causal Agent of Root and Crown Rot of Soft Wheat

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A fungus called Talaromyces pinophilus shows promise as a natural pest controller against Fusarium culmorum, which damages wheat crops worldwide. When applied early to wheat seeds, this beneficial fungus produces enzymes that break down the harmful fungus’s cell walls, completely preventing damage and toxin contamination. However, timing is critical—if applied too late, it can paradoxically increase toxin production, suggesting it works best as a preventative treatment before infection occurs.

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The green shield: Trichoderma’s role in sustainable agriculture against soil-borne fungal threats

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This research demonstrates that Trichoderma fungi, naturally found in soil, can effectively control harmful plant-killing fungi without toxic chemicals. Scientists isolated these beneficial fungi from Kashmir soil samples and tested them against 12 destructive fungal pathogens, finding they successfully inhibited pathogen growth. The study shows promise for farmers to use these natural biocontrol agents as an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides.

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