Research Keyword: green nanotechnology

Harnessing Aspergillus fumigatus for Sustainable Development: Biotechnological and Industrial Relevance

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Aspergillus fumigatus is a fungus commonly known for causing lung infections, but scientists have discovered it can be harnessed for environmentally friendly industrial processes. This fungus produces powerful enzymes useful in making biofuels, detergents, and textiles, and can even create tiny nanoparticles with antibacterial properties. By leveraging these capabilities while developing safer strains through genetic engineering, this fungus could play a major role in sustainable development and circular economy initiatives.

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Phylogeny of Aspergillus section Circumdati and inhibition of ochratoxins potential by green synthesised ZnO nanoparticles

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Researchers identified four types of Aspergillus fungi that contaminate crops and produce a toxic substance called ochratoxin. They tested whether tiny zinc oxide particles, created using plant extracts, could stop these fungi from making toxins. The green-synthesized nanoparticles successfully reduced toxin production in some fungal species, offering a promising natural approach to protecting food crops.

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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.

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Synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Trichoderma harzianum and its bio-efficacy on Alternaria brassicae

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Scientists have developed an eco-friendly way to create zinc oxide nanoparticles using a beneficial fungus called Trichoderma harzianum. These nanoparticles effectively kill Alternaria brassicae, a fungus that damages mustard crops and can reduce yields by up to 57%. The nanoparticles work better and at lower doses than traditional chemical fungicides, making them a promising sustainable solution for farmers. This represents an important advancement in protecting crops without harming the environment.

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Eco-friendly biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using marine-derived Fusarium equiseti: optimization, characterization, and evaluation of antimicrobial, antioxidant, and cytotoxic activities

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Scientists used a marine fungus called Fusarium equiseti to create tiny silver particles called nanoparticles in an environmentally-friendly way. These particles showed strong abilities to kill harmful bacteria and fungi, protect cells from damage caused by free radicals, and fight breast cancer cells in laboratory tests. This green synthesis method offers a safer, non-toxic alternative to traditional chemical manufacturing while producing stable, multi-functional nanoparticles.

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Polyherbal nanoformulation: a potent antifungal agent on fungal pathogens of Coffea arabica

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Researchers developed an eco-friendly nano-formulation from Triphala to fight fungal diseases that harm coffee plants. The treatment effectively stopped the growth of five different harmful fungi that infect coffee leaves. This green nanotechnology approach offers farmers a safer, environmentally friendly alternative to chemical fungicides that can pollute the environment and harm human health.

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