Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

Fruit-Based Fermented Beverages: Contamination Sources and Emerging Technologies Applied to Assure Their Safety

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This review examines safety concerns in popular fermented fruit drinks like wine and cider. It identifies major contamination risks including toxic compounds produced by molds (mycotoxins), harmful byproducts from fermentation (biogenic amines), pesticide residues, heavy metals, and plastic particles. The authors recommend combining traditional safety practices with modern technologies like electric fields and high-pressure treatments to ensure these beverages remain safe to drink while maintaining their health benefits.

Chemical profile and bioactivity of essential oils from five Turkish thyme species against white mold fungal disease agent Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

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Researchers tested essential oils from five different thyme species grown in Turkey against a common plant fungus that causes white mold disease. They found that oils rich in carvacrol, particularly from Thymbra spicata and Satureja cilicica, were very effective at stopping fungal growth. These natural oils could be used as environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical pesticides in farming.

A Model of the Current Geographic Distribution and Predictions of Future Range Shifts of Lentinula edodes in China Under Multiple Climate Change Scenarios

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Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) are popular edible mushrooms found throughout China with high nutritional value including immune-boosting compounds. This study used computer modeling to map where these mushrooms currently grow and predict where they might be found as climate change continues. The research found that shiitake mushrooms will likely lose significant habitat area and shift northward and westward as temperatures rise and precipitation patterns change, suggesting urgent conservation measures are needed to protect wild populations.

Impact of Oxalic Acid Consumption and pH on the In Vitro Biological Control of Oxalogenic Phytopathogen Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

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This research shows how bacteria can protect crops from a destructive fungus called Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. While scientists previously thought the bacteria worked by eating the toxic acid produced by the fungus, this study reveals that the bacteria also make the environment more alkaline (less acidic), which the fungus cannot tolerate. The combination of both effects—consuming the acid and changing the pH—is what actually stops the fungus from growing and damaging crops.

Microbial-Based Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles: A Comparative Review of Bacteria- and Fungi-Mediated Approaches

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Scientists have developed environmentally friendly ways to create tiny silver particles using bacteria and fungi instead of harsh chemicals. These silver nanoparticles can fight bacteria, help treat cancer, clean contaminated water, and improve food packaging. The review shows that bacteria produce particles quickly but fungi are better for large-scale production and create more stable particles.

Microbial-Based Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles: A Comparative Review of Bacteria- and Fungi-Mediated Approaches

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Scientists are developing environmentally friendly ways to make silver nanoparticles using bacteria and fungi instead of harsh chemicals. These tiny particles show promise in fighting infections, treating cancer, cleaning water, and protecting crops. The review compares how bacteria and fungi each produce these particles and explains how different conditions affect their properties and effectiveness.

A root-based N-hydroxypipecolic acid standby circuit to direct immunity and growth of Arabidopsis shoots

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Plants communicate with their shoots through chemical signals produced in their roots when soil microorganisms are present. Researchers discovered that a molecule called N-hydroxypipecolic acid acts like an on-off switch controlled by two proteins, FMO1 and UGT76B1. Beneficial fungi suppress the ‘off’ switch, allowing this signal to travel to leaves where it boosts immunity against disease. Different amounts of this signal have different effects: small amounts help the plant grow, while large amounts strengthen defenses but slow growth.

Characterization of Extracellular Secondary Metabolites in Oudemansiella canarii BRM-044600 Displaying Antifungal Activity Against the Phytopathogen Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

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Researchers discovered that a specific mushroom species (Oudemansiella canarii) can naturally fight off a harmful fungus that damages many important food crops. This finding is significant because it offers a natural alternative to chemical pesticides. Impact on everyday life: • Could lead to more environmentally friendly crop protection methods • May help reduce chemical pesticide use in agriculture • Could result in safer and more sustainable food production • May help lower crop losses and stabilize food prices • Demonstrates nature-based solutions for agricultural problems

Fishing in Fungi: Visualisation of Mushroom Virus X in the Mycelium of Agaricus bisporus by Fluorescence In Situ Hybridisation

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This research developed a new way to visualize viruses inside mushroom tissue using fluorescent markers. This technique helps scientists better understand how viruses spread through commercial mushrooms and cause disease. Impact on everyday life: • Could lead to better disease control in mushroom farming • May help reduce crop losses in commercial mushroom production • Could result in higher quality mushrooms for consumers • Demonstrates potential for similar techniques in other crop diseases • May lead to improved food security through better plant disease management

Proteomics of Plant Pathogenic Fungi

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This research reviews how scientists use protein analysis techniques to study fungi that cause diseases in crops. Understanding these plant pathogens is crucial for protecting food production worldwide. Key impacts on everyday life include: • Better methods to diagnose plant diseases before they destroy crops • Development of more effective and environmentally-friendly fungicides • Improved crop protection strategies to increase food security • Reduced crop losses and more stable food prices • More sustainable agricultural practices through targeted disease control

Fungal Species: Sclerotinia sclerotiorum