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