Research Topic: mycotoxin inhibition

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

This research studied yellow-colored fungal species that contaminate crops and can produce harmful toxins called ochratoxins. Scientists identified four different species of these fungi and found that tiny zinc oxide particles made from plant extract could reduce toxin production. The study shows promise for using these nanoparticles to protect food and agricultural products from fungal contamination.

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In Vitro Screening of the Antifungal and Antimycotoxin Effects of a Stilbenoids-Rich Grapevine Cane Extract on Fusarium graminearum, Aspergillus flavus and Penicillium expansum

This study tested a natural extract from grapevine pruning waste to see if it could stop three dangerous fungi that produce harmful toxins in crops. The extract worked well at stopping both fungal growth and toxin production, with effects that lasted even after the extract was removed. These results suggest that grapevine waste could be turned into a natural fungicide to protect crops from contamination.

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

Researchers identified four species of Aspergillus fungus that contaminate crops and produce poisonous compounds called ochratoxins. They found that specially made zinc oxide nanoparticles, created using an environmentally friendly method with basil extract, can significantly reduce the amount of ochratoxins produced by these fungi. This discovery could help protect agricultural products from contamination and improve food safety.

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Inhibitive effect of Urginea epigea methanolic extract and silver/zinc oxide nanoparticles on Aspergillus and aflatoxin production

Scientists tested a plant called Urginea epigea and special tiny particles made of silver and zinc to stop a dangerous fungus called Aspergillus flavus from growing and producing aflatoxins, which are harmful poisons found in food. When used at the right concentration, the plant extract completely stopped the fungus from growing. The treatment worked by turning off the fungus’s ability to make the poison by reducing the activity of specific genes. This natural approach could offer a safer alternative to chemical fungicides for protecting our food supply.

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