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Bioprospecting and mechanistic insights of Trichoderma spp. for suppression of Ganoderma-induced basal stem rot in oil palm

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Scientists discovered that a fungus called Trichoderma afroharzianum can effectively fight a serious disease in oil palm trees caused by another fungus, Ganoderma. This beneficial fungus works by producing natural chemicals and enzymes that kill the harmful pathogen and also helps the plants grow better. The research shows this could be used as an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides for protecting oil palm plantations, especially as climate changes and farming conditions vary.

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Biology and Application of Chaetomium globosum as a Biocontrol Agent: Current Status and Future Prospects

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Chaetomium globosum is a fungus that can protect crops from various plant diseases by producing toxic compounds and parasitizing harmful pathogens. It also helps plants defend themselves naturally and improves soil health by promoting beneficial microorganisms. This makes it a promising alternative to chemical pesticides for sustainable farming, though more research is needed to optimize its effectiveness in real field conditions.

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Oo-No: Ophidiomyces ophidiicola-bacterial interactions and the role of skin lipids in development of ophidiomycosis

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A fungal disease called ophidiomycosis is spreading among wild snakes around the world. This disease is caused by a fungus that interacts with the natural bacteria living on snake skin and with oils naturally produced by the skin. Certain helpful bacteria on snake skin can fight off the fungus by producing special compounds, but when the fungus takes over, it damages these protective bacteria, leading to worse infection. Understanding these interactions could help develop new ways to protect snakes from this emerging disease.

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Carbon substrates utilization determine antagonistic fungal-fungal interactions among root-associated fungi

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Scientists studied how different fungi in plant roots compete with disease-causing fungi. They found that fungi with different eating habits (carbon substrate preferences) fight off plant pathogens in different ways. Some fungi that eat many types of food produced toxic compounds to kill pathogens, while others competed directly for food. This discovery could help farmers use beneficial fungi to naturally protect crops from diseases.

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