therapeutic action: antagonistic activity against pathogenic fungi

Screening, Identification, and Fermentation Optimization of the Antagonistic Actinomycete Strain TCS21-117 Against Botrytis cinerea

Scientists isolated a beneficial bacterium called Streptomyces roietensis from soil that effectively fights gray mold, a serious fungal disease affecting crops worldwide. They identified the strain and optimized growing conditions to maximize production of antifungal compounds, achieving 93% effectiveness against gray mold. This discovery offers a natural, environmentally-friendly alternative to chemical fungicides for protecting agricultural crops, potentially reducing crop losses and environmental pollution.

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Antifungal effect of soil Bacillus bacteria on pathogenic species of the fungal genera Aspergillus and Trichophyton

Scientists found that certain bacteria naturally occurring in soil can effectively kill harmful fungi that cause infections in humans. By isolating and testing different Bacillus bacteria species, researchers discovered that some were even more effective at inhibiting fungal growth than commonly used antifungal medications. This finding suggests a promising natural alternative to combat fungal infections, especially as many fungi are becoming resistant to traditional antifungal drugs.

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Identification of antagonistic activity against Fusarium, and liquid fermentation of biocontrol Bacillus isolated from wolfberry (Lycium barbarum) rhizosphere soil

Researchers isolated a beneficial bacterium called Bacillus subtilis from wolfberry soil that effectively fights a destructive fungal disease called root rot. By optimizing how this bacterium is grown in the laboratory, they increased its ability to inhibit the disease-causing fungus by over 8%. This natural biocontrol approach could help farmers protect their wolfberry crops without relying solely on chemical pesticides.

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Identification of a Novel Pathogen of Peanut Root Rot, Ceratobasidium sp. AG-A, and the Potential of Selected Bacterial Biocontrol Agents

Scientists in China discovered a new fungal disease causing peanut root rot, identified as Ceratobasidium sp. AG-A. They tested three types of beneficial bacteria as natural pest control agents and found they effectively inhibited the disease-causing fungus while promoting peanut plant growth. These findings offer farmers an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical fungicides for managing this newly identified threat to peanut crops.

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