Research Keyword: Fusarium acuminatum

Inhibitory effect and mechanism of action of Carvacrol as a promising natural food preservative against Fusarium acuminatum causing postharvest rot of garlic scapes (Allium sativum L)

Garlic scapes often rot quickly during storage due to fungal infections. This study found that carvacrol, a natural compound from oregano and thyme, effectively prevents this spoilage and extends shelf life. The research showed that carvacrol damages the fungal cells’ protective membranes, stopping the infection. Since carvacrol is already approved as safe for food use, it could become a practical, natural alternative to chemical preservatives.

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Biological and Genomic Insights into Fusarium acuminatum Causing Needle Blight in Pinus tabuliformis

Researchers identified a fungus called Fusarium acuminatum as the cause of needle blight disease affecting Chinese pine trees in northern China. They studied how this fungus grows and sequenced its entire genome to understand how it damages the trees. The findings help explain the disease and provide tools to develop better ways to protect and treat infected pine trees.

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