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Bacteria from the Amphibian Skin Inhibit the Growth of Phytopathogenic Fungi and Control Postharvest Rots

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Researchers discovered that bacteria living on frog skin can effectively prevent fungal diseases that rot fruits after harvest. These bacteria work by producing toxic compounds and releasing protective gases that stop fungi like green mold from growing. When applied to citrus, tomatoes, and blueberries, the bacteria significantly reduced fruit rot, offering an eco-friendly alternative to chemical fungicides for food preservation.

Would global warming bring an increase of invertebrate-associated cutaneous invasive fungal infections?

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This paper discusses how invertebrate bites (from insects, spiders, and other small creatures) can transmit dangerous fungal infections to humans by directly injecting fungi into the skin. These infections are rare but serious, often causing tissue death and requiring amputation. As global warming increases temperatures, insect populations will expand into new areas, become more aggressive, and fungi may adapt to survive at higher temperatures, potentially making these infections more common and dangerous in the future.

Actinomycetes isolated from rhizosphere of wild Coffea arabica L. showed strong biocontrol activities against coffee wilt disease

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Researchers discovered that certain bacteria called actinomycetes, particularly a strain called MUA26, can effectively fight coffee wilt disease, a serious fungal infection that damages coffee plants. These beneficial bacteria produce natural compounds that kill the disease-causing fungus and were tested on coffee seedlings in a greenhouse, showing 83% effectiveness at preventing the disease. This discovery offers coffee farmers an organic alternative to chemical pesticides, which are expensive and harmful to the environment.

Isolation and Identification of Postharvest Rot Pathogens in Citrus × tangelo and Their Potential Inhibition with Acidic Electrolyzed Water

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Tangelo fruits suffer from fungal rot during storage caused primarily by two fungi: Penicillium citrinum and Aspergillus sydowii. Researchers tested acidic electrolyzed water (AEW), a safe and environmentally friendly treatment, and found it effectively kills these fungi by damaging their cell membranes and causing them to leak their contents. This treatment could replace harmful chemical fungicides while keeping tangelo fruits fresh and safe for consumers.

Transforming Tomato Industry By-Products into Antifungal Peptides Through Enzymatic Hydrolysis

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Researchers have found a way to turn tomato processing waste into useful antifungal compounds. By breaking down tomato seed proteins using enzymes, they created peptides that can prevent harmful fungi like Fusarium from growing on crops. This discovery helps reduce food waste while providing a natural alternative to chemical pesticides for protecting tomato and grain crops.

Identification and potential of the hyperparasite Acremonium persicinum as biocontrol agent against coffee leaf rust

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Coffee farmers face major losses from rust disease, and traditional fungicide treatments have become less effective over time. Scientists in China discovered a microscopic fungus called Acremonium persicinum that naturally attacks and kills coffee rust pathogens. Laboratory tests showed this beneficial fungus could eliminate over 90% of rust spores and completely prevent rust infection on coffee leaves, offering a natural and environmentally-friendly solution for protecting coffee crops.

Sunlight-sensitive carbon dots for plant immunity priming and pathogen defence

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Scientists developed special tiny carbon particles that respond to sunlight by producing molecules that strengthen plant defenses against fungi. When sprayed on plants like tomato and tobacco, these particles trigger the plant’s natural immune system, reducing fungal diseases by 12-44% without harming the plant. At higher concentrations with continuous sunlight, the particles can directly kill fungal pathogens. This eco-friendly approach offers a sustainable alternative to chemical fungicides while maintaining crop yields.

Morpho-phylogenetic evidence reveals novel hyphomycetous fungi on medicinal plants in Southwestern China

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Scientists discovered twelve new species of fungi growing on medicinal plants in southwestern China. Using microscopy and DNA analysis, researchers identified these fungi and studied how they relate to each other genetically. The study is important because these fungi can affect the quality of herbal medicines that millions of people use worldwide. This research helps protect medicinal plant quality and expands our knowledge of fungi in nature.

Fusarium Species Infecting Greenhouse-Grown Cannabis (Cannabis sativa) Plants Show Potential for Mycotoxin Production in Inoculated Inflorescences and from Natural Inoculum Sources

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Researchers found that certain fungi called Fusarium species can infect cannabis flowers growing in greenhouses and produce harmful toxins called mycotoxins. These toxins, which can accumulate in dried cannabis buds, come from both direct infection and from nearby tall fescue grass plants growing outside the greenhouse. The study shows that high humidity conditions in greenhouses can promote fungal growth and toxin production, potentially affecting cannabis safety. Different cannabis varieties showed varying levels of toxin accumulation despite similar fungal infection rates.

Effect of Rare, Locally Isolated Entomopathogenic Fungi on the Survival of Bactrocera oleae Pupae in Laboratory Soil Conditions

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This study tested different types of beneficial fungi to control olive fruit flies, which are major pests in Mediterranean olive groves. Researchers found that several fungi species, particularly those from the Aspergillus genus, can effectively kill olive fly pupae when applied to soil. The results suggest these fungi could be developed into biological pesticides to protect olive crops without harmful chemical insecticides.

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