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Algae and Cyanobacteria Fatty Acids and Bioactive Metabolites: Natural Antifungal Alternative Against Fusarium sp

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This review examines how fatty acids and other compounds from algae and cyanobacteria can naturally fight Fusarium fungus, which damages crops like wheat, corn, and tomatoes. Traditional chemical fungicides harm the environment and can make fungi resistant, so scientists are exploring algae-based alternatives that work sustainably. The research shows these algal compounds can damage fungal cell membranes and boost plant defenses against infection. While promising, more work is needed to develop these natural solutions for practical farm use.

Insights into the special physiology of Mortierella alpina cultured by agar supported solid state fermentation in enhancing arachidonic acid enriched lipid production

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Researchers developed a new eco-friendly method to produce arachidonic acid (ARA), an important nutrient used in supplements, pharmaceuticals, and baby formula. Using a solid fermentation technique with the fungus Mortierella alpina, they achieved 1.6 times higher yields compared to traditional methods while reducing wastewater. By understanding how the fungus grows in different conditions and optimizing nutrients, they created a more sustainable and efficient production process.

Effect of Pseudomonas protegens EMM-1 Against Rhizopus oryzae in Interactions with Mexican Autochthonous Red Maize

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Mexican red maize, an important traditional crop, is threatened by a fungus called Rhizopus oryzae that causes root damage and wilting. Researchers found that a beneficial bacterium, Pseudomonas protegens EMM-1, can effectively stop this fungal infection and help maize plants grow better. Tests showed the bacterium reduced fungal growth by over 80% and improved plant root development when grown together with the fungus.

Production of L-Carnitine-Enriched Edible Filamentous Fungal Biomass Through Submerged Cultivation

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This research explores a new way to produce L-carnitine, an important compound for energy metabolism and health, using edible fungi grown in liquid cultures. The study found that certain fungi, particularly Aspergillus oryzae, can efficiently produce L-carnitine while also providing high protein content, making it potentially valuable for food and animal feed applications. Impacts on everyday life: • Could lead to new nutritional supplements and functional foods enriched with natural L-carnitine • May provide more sustainable alternatives to traditional protein sources in food and animal feed • Could help make health-promoting compounds more accessible and affordable • Offers potential for converting low-value materials into valuable nutritional products

Lipase-Catalyzed Synthesis, Antioxidant Activity, Antimicrobial Properties and Molecular Docking Studies of Butyl Dihydrocaffeate

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This research developed an environmentally friendly way to create a new compound that could be useful in food preservation and medicine. Scientists modified a natural antioxidant to make it more effective and discovered it has strong antifungal properties. The study shows promise for developing safer food additives and potential treatments for fungal infections. Impacts on everyday life: • Could lead to better natural food preservatives • May help develop new treatments for dangerous fungal infections • Demonstrates environmentally friendly ways to create useful compounds • Could improve the shelf life of food products • Shows potential for creating safer alternatives to synthetic preservatives

Identification of Burkholderia gladioli pv. cocovenenans in Black Fungus and Efficient Recognition of Bongkrekic Acid and Toxoflavin Producing Phenotype by Back Propagation Neural Network

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This research investigated dangerous bacterial contamination in black fungus, a popular edible mushroom, and developed an innovative AI-based method to quickly identify toxic strains. The findings have significant implications for food safety and public health. Key impacts on everyday life: • Helps ensure safer black fungus products for consumers • Enables faster detection of dangerous contamination in food • Reduces the risk of severe food poisoning incidents • Provides new tools for food safety inspection and quality control • Demonstrates how AI can improve food safety testing

Biosynthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles from Punica granatum (Pomegranate) Peel Waste and its Application to Inhibit Foodborne Pathogens

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This research demonstrates how pomegranate peel waste can be transformed into valuable antimicrobial nanoparticles that could help fight food contamination. The study offers an environmentally friendly way to create natural food preservatives from fruit processing waste. Impacts on everyday life: • Provides a natural alternative to chemical food preservatives • Helps reduce food waste by utilizing pomegranate peels • Could lead to safer food storage and preservation methods • Offers an eco-friendly solution to combat food contamination • May help reduce the use of synthetic antimicrobial agents in food industry

Fungal Biotechnology: From Yesterday to Tomorrow

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This research review examines how fungi can be used in various technological applications to benefit society. Scientists are finding new ways to use fungi for everything from cleaning up environmental pollution to creating sustainable materials and producing medicines. The research shows that fungi have enormous potential to help solve many modern challenges in environmentally friendly ways. Impacts on everyday life: – Development of new sustainable packaging materials made from mushrooms – Production of medicines and medical compounds using fungal fermentation – Creation of more environmentally friendly cleaning products using fungal enzymes – Improved methods for producing food products like cheese, bread, and fermented foods – Potential for fungi to help clean up environmental pollution and oil spills

Fungal Species: Rhizopus oryzae