Nano-chitosan-coated, green-synthesized selenium nanoparticles as a novel antifungal agent against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum: in vitro study by Mohamed M. Desouky, Radwa H. Abou-Saleh, Tarek A. A. Moussa, Heba M. Fahmy

“…These results provide new insights into the nanocomposite as an eco-friendly and promising antifungal agent against other plant pathogenic fungi.…”
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Identifikasi Hama dan Penyakit Pada Tanaman Anggrek Bulan (Phalaenopsis amabilis) by Ari Monawati, Desi Rhomadhoni, Nur Rokhimah Hanik

“…Orchid disease can be caused by bacteria, fungi or viruses. Diseases and pests that attack orchid plants can cause death if allowed to continue. …”
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Crop protection by RNA interference: a review of recent approaches, current state of developments and use as of 2013 by Kirsten Germing, Cecilia Andrea Díaz Navarrete, Andreas Schiermeyer, Udo Hommen, Luise Zühl, Sebastian Eilebrecht, Elke Eilebrecht

“…In addition, applications targeting fungi and viruses were found. RNAi applications were identified to be an upcoming topic in crop protection and, therefore, are becoming increasingly relevant for environmental risk assessment, due to the high number of targeted pest species as well as the variety of novel application types. …”
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New Genomic Approaches to Enhance Biomass Degradation by the Industrial Fungus Trichoderma reesei by Renato Graciano de Paula, Amanda Cristina Campos Antoniêto, Liliane Fraga Costa Ribeiro, Cláudia Batista Carraro, Karoline Maria Vieira Nogueira, Douglas Christian Borges Lopes, Alinne Costa Silva, Mariana Taíse Zerbini, Wellington Ramos Pedersoli, Mariana do Nascimento Costa, Roberto Nascimento Silva

“…The filamentous fungi Trichoderma reesei is one of the most well-studied cellulolytic microorganisms. …”
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Assessment of aflatoxin B1 contamination in rice and maize by Anh The Nguyen, Chuyen Van Nguyen, Ba Van Nguyen, Trang Thi-Thu Nguyen, Phuong Minh Nguyen, Kha Van Tran, Minh Duc Tong, Anh Tuan Le, Truong Thi Hoang, Manh Van Phan, Trung Hoang Nguyen

“… Introduction: Aflatoxins B1 are among the most common poisonous mycotoxins produced by certain fungi that harm animals and crops. Mycotoxins can cause a variety of adverse health effects and pose a serious health threat to humans. …”
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Synthesis, DFT Calculation, and Antimicrobial Studies of Novel Zn(II), Co(II), Cu(II), and Mn(II) Heteroleptic Complexes Containing Benzoylacetone and Dithiocarbamate by Anthony C. Ekennia, Damian C. Onwudiwe, Lukman O. Olasunkanmi, Aderoju A. Osowole, Eno E. Ebenso

“…The agar diffusion methods were used to study the antimicrobial activity of the complexes against two Gram positive bacteria (S. aureus and S. pneumoniae), one Gram negative bacterium (E. coli), and two fungi organisms (A. niger and A. candida) and the complexes showed a broad spectrum of activities against the microbes.…”
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Synthesis, crystal structure, hirshfeld study, DFT analysis, molecular docking study, antimicrobial activity of β-enaminonitrile bearing 1H-pyran by Al-Anood M. Al-Dies, Fawzia F. Alblewi, Rawda M. Okasha, Mosa H. Alsehli, Rita M. A. Borik, Saleh Ihmaid, Abd El-Galil E. Amr, Hazem A. Ghabbour, Ahmed A. Elhenawy, Ahmed M. El-Agrody

“…Compound 4 was screened for its antimicrobial capability against three Gram-positive, three Gram-negative bacteria, and three fungi, utilizing the reference antibiotic drug Ampicillin, Gentamycin, and Ketoconazole. …”
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Antifungal Activity of Gelatin-Tapioca Starch Film and Coating Containing Copper Nanoparticles against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides Causing Anthracnose by Vinh Tien Nguyen, My-Sam Dang-Thi, Khanh Son Trinh

“…This study thus demonstrated the potential applications of composite coatings using biodegradable polymers that contain CuNPs in postharvest protecting fruits from phytopathogenic fungi.…”
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GC-MS analysis, antimicrobial and antiulcer evaluations of ginger-infused virgin coconut oil by Ibeabuchi Jude Ali, Okorie Ndidiamaka H, Adonu Cyril C, Omeh Romanus C, Obidiegwu Onyeka C, Okonkwo Raymond M, Okafor Judith O, Okoye Festus BC

“…At 100 mg/ml, inhibition zone diameter (IZD) ranged from 10-16 mm for various strains of bacteria and 10-21 mm for various strains of fungi. The effect of GIVCO on tested organisms compared favorably to that of standard drugs. …”
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Characteristics of the gene pool of spring wheat (<i>Triticum aestivum</i> L.) for resistance to loose smut in the forest-steppe of Western Siberia by E. A. Orlova, N. P. Baechtold

“…Among the many diseases of spring wheat caused by pathogenic fungi, loose smut Ustilago tritici (Pers.) Jens. remains to be a dangerous disease with a wide range of distribution. …”
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Beyond the Ear, the Hidden Threat of Paecilomyces Neuro-Otological Infection: A Case Report by Jing Hern Khoo, Izny Hafiz Zainon, Hafizah Husna Johari, Ida Sadja’ah Sachlin

“…Background: Paecilomyces spp. are thermo-tolerant fungi found in decaying vegetables and soil. They can cause ocular, cutaneous, and miscellaneous infections. …”
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The Global Secondary Metabolite Regulator <i>AcLaeA</i> Modulates <i>Aspergillus carbonarius</i> Virulence, Ochratoxin Biosynthesis, and the Mode of Action of Biopesticides and Ess... by Maria K. Iliadi, Maria Varveri, Anastasia E. Kapetanakou, Panagiotis N. Skandamis, Dimitrios I. Tsitsigiannis

“…<i>Aspergillus carbonarius</i> is considered one of the main fungi responsible for black and sour rot in grapes, as well as the production of the carcinogenic mycotoxin ochratoxin A. …”
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Efficacy of Pre-mixed Fungicides Against Rhizoctonia solani and Macrophomina phaseolina Isolated from Soybean by Chetan Karoda, Pawan K. Amrate, Laxman Singh Lovewanshi, Shubham Patidar, Sanjay Kharte

“…., Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India to explore the efficacy of new combo agrochemicals against soil borne phytopathogenic fungi,i.e. Rhizoctonia solani and Macrophomina phaseolina. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Green Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles with Antiproliferative Effects through Apoptosis Induction and MicroRNA Modulation in Breast Cancer Cells by Amir Hossein Aalami, Mohammad Mesgari, Amirhossein Sahebkar

“…The antimicrobial activity of ZnO-NPs was determined on Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacterial strains and fungi using MIC and MBC assays. These NPs had a significant effect in reducing the expression of microRNAs in breast cancer cells. …”
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Chemical, Biochemical, and Microbiological Properties of Soils from Abandoned and Extensively Cultivated Olive Orchards by A. M. Palese, R. Magno, T. Casacchia, M. Curci, S. Baronti, F. Miglietta, C. Crecchio, C. Xiloyannis, A. Sofo

“…The soil of the abandoned olive orchard showed a lower number of total bacteria and fungi and a lower microbial diversity, measured by means of the Biolog method, as a result of a sort of specialization trend towards low quality organic substrates. …”
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Identification and characterization of the functional tetrameric UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase from Klebsiella pneumoniae by Isabel Ramón Roth, Pavel Kats, Timm Fiebig, Françoise Routier, Roman Fedorov, Larissa Dirr, Jana I. Führing

“…ABSTRACT In all kingdoms of life, the enzyme uridine diphosphate-glucose pyrophosphorylase (UGP) occupies a central role in metabolism, as its reaction product uridine diphosphate-glucose (UDP-Glc) is involved in various crucial cellular processes. Pathogens, including fungi, parasites, and bacteria, depend on UGP for the synthesis of virulence factors; in particular, various bacterial species utilize UDP-Glc and its derivatives for the synthesis of lipopolysaccharides, capsular polysaccharides, and biofilm exopolysaccharides. …”
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Antimicrobial properties of selected microalgae exopolysaccharide-enriched extracts: influence of antimicrobial assays and targeted microorganisms by Marion Pointcheval, Marion Pointcheval, Marion Pointcheval, Anthony Massé, David Floc’hlay, Franck Chanonat, Jacques Estival, Marie-José Durand

“…The targeted microorganisms selected for this study included Gram-positive (Bacillus subtilis) and Gram-negative bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa), fungi (Cladosporium cladosporioides), and microalgae (Chlorella vulgaris). …”
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Comparison of Extracellular Metabolites and Antioxidant Activity of Different Strains of Wolfiporia hoelen (Fr.) Y.C. Dai &amp;V. Papp by TAN Yun, SHEN Airong, SHEN Baoming, YU Jinxiu, LIU Lina, LI Sainan, TAN Zhuming

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Green guardians: The biocontrol potential of Pseudomonas-derived metabolites for sustainable agriculture by Ruihuan Yang, Xiangning Du, Moein Khojasteh, Syed Mashab Ali Shah, Yongzheng Peng, Zhangfei Zhu, Zhengyin Xu, Gongyou Chen

“…It discusses the chemical diversity of these metabolites, their broad-spectrum bioactivities against pathogenic bacteria and fungi, oomycetes, nematodes, and their modes of action. …”
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In Vitro and In Vivo Antifungal Activity of Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata) and Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) Essential Oils and Functional Extracts Against Fusarium oxysporum and Aspergi... by Laila Muñoz Castellanos, Nubia Amaya Olivas, Juan Ayala-Soto, Carmen Miriam De La O Contreras, Miriam Zermeño Ortega, Fabiola Sandoval Salas, Leon Hernández-Ochoa

“…The functional extracts (FEs) of clove and pepper, mixed with ethyl decanoate (FEs-C10), were the best combination for protecting the tomato fruit in vivo against both phytopathogenic fungi. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was used to identify eugenol as the principal compound in clove oil and limonene, sabinene, and β-caryophyllene in pepper oil.…”
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