mycelial growth inhibition

Benzothiazole—An Antifungal Compound Derived from Medicinal Mushroom Ganoderma lucidum against Mango Anthracnose Pathogen Colletotrichum gloeosporioides

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Scientists discovered that a chemical called benzothiazole found in the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lucidum can effectively kill the fungus that causes mango anthracnose, a major disease affecting mango crops. The research showed that this natural compound completely stops fungal growth at very low concentrations (50 ppm) and prevents spore germination. This discovery offers a promising eco-friendly alternative to synthetic fungicides that can cause environmental pollution and drug resistance.

Optimization and antifungal efficacy against brown rot fungi of combined Salvia rosmarinus and Cedrus atlantica essential oils encapsulated in Gum Arabic

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Researchers have developed a natural product that protects wood from fungal decay by combining oils from rosemary and cedar trees and encapsulating them in Gum Arabic using specialized techniques. This nanoencapsulation process creates tiny protective particles that are much more stable and effective than the oils alone. When tested against wood-damaging fungi, this product showed remarkable antifungal power comparable to commercial fungicides. This innovation offers a safe, environmentally-friendly alternative to synthetic wood preservatives for building and construction applications.

Cestrum tomentosum L.f. Extracts against Colletotrichum scovillei by Altering Cell Membrane Permeability and Inducing ROS Accumulation

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Researchers found that extracts from the Cestrum tomentosum plant effectively kill a fungus that causes anthracnose disease in chili peppers. The plant extract works by damaging the fungal cell membranes and causing harmful reactive oxygen species to accumulate inside fungal cells. This natural remedy showed strong protective and therapeutic effects when applied to chili pepper fruits, offering a safer alternative to synthetic chemical fungicides.

Biocontrol of Fusarium solani: Antifungal Activity of Chitosan and Induction of Defence Enzymes

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Chitosan, a natural substance made from shrimp and crab shells, effectively protects tomato plants from a dangerous fungal disease called Fusarium solani root rot. When applied to plants, chitosan directly damages the fungus and simultaneously strengthens the plant’s own defence systems through increased enzyme activity. This makes chitosan a safer, more sustainable alternative to conventional chemical fungicides while also promoting better plant growth.

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

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This research shows that Trichoderma fungi naturally found in soil can protect plants from harmful fungal diseases. Scientists isolated two types of Trichoderma from soil in the Kashmir region and tested them against 12 different disease-causing fungi. The results showed that these beneficial fungi successfully stopped the growth of harmful pathogens, offering a natural and environmentally safe alternative to chemical pesticides for protecting crops.

Biological characterization and in vitro fungicide screening of a new causal agent of walnut leaf spot in Guizhou Province, China

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Researchers in China discovered that a fungus called Didymella segeticola is causing a serious leaf spot disease in walnut trees in Guizhou Province. They studied how this fungus grows under different conditions and tested 20 different fungicides to find the most effective treatments. Two fungicides—difenoconazole and tetramycin—were found to be particularly effective at stopping the fungus, offering practical solutions for protecting walnut crops.

Toxicity of Volatile Organic Compounds Produced by Pathogens Ewingella americana and Cedecea neteri Associated with Pleurotus pulmonarius

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Researchers discovered that two types of bacteria (Ewingella americana and Cedecea neteri) causing diseases in oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus pulmonarius) produce harmful volatile compounds. These airborne toxins, especially one called 2,4-di-tert-butylphenol, can damage mushroom tissue and stop mushroom growth at very low concentrations. This is the first study showing that these bacterial volatiles are important factors in mushroom disease, which could help farmers develop better ways to detect and prevent these infections.

The Impact of Sugar Beet Seed Pelletization on the Proliferation of Nematophagous Fungi

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Sugar beet seeds are often coated with protective chemicals to improve planting. This study found that these chemical coatings significantly inhibit the growth of beneficial fungi that naturally attack plant-damaging nematodes. While these fungi can still be applied to fields separately as a biological pest control, they should not be added directly to the seed coating because the chemicals would kill them. Farmers could use a combination approach by applying the fungi to soil separately while using treated seeds.

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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