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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Valme Jurado, Yolanda Del Rosal, Cristina Linan, Tamara Martin-Pozas, Jose Luis Gonzalez-Pimentel, Cesareo Saiz-Jimenez
Summary: The study revealed Nerja Cave as an important biodiversity reservoir where novel species of Aspergillus were described. It found that in winter, there was a significant presence of Aspergillus and Penicillium spores in the air, indicating the entry of cold air. In contrast, in summer, some fungi were abundant in the cave air but not detected outside, suggesting stagnation or low ventilation.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei Ren, Tinglin Huang, Gang Wen
Summary: This study observed 18 genera of fungi in groundwater, with Penicillium (18-27%), Aspergillus (17-26%), and Acremonium (12-28%) being the most dominant. The quantity of fungi is closely related to environmental variables such as pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), turbidity, and total organic carbon (TOC). Different genera of fungi are affected differently by unique environmental variables and external factors such as rainfall, surface farming, and surface water sources. This study provides meaningful information for understanding fungi pollution in groundwater.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
J. V. Christiansen, T. Isbrandt, C. Petersen, T. E. Sondergaard, M. R. Nielsen, T. B. Pedersen, J. L. Sorensen, T. O. Larsen, J. C. Frisvad
Summary: Quinones are highly structurally diverse secondary metabolites found in filamentous fungi, with important biological functions such as inhibition of bacteria and protection against sunlight exposure. The prospect of producing quinones via fungal cultivation in industrially scaled bioreactors poses great opportunities for producing valuable metabolites.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Guanggan Hu, Erik Bakkeren, Melissa Caza, Linda Horianopoulos, Eddy Sanchez-Leon, Melanie Sorensen, Wonhee Jung, James W. Kronstad
Summary: Two Vam6/Vps39/TRAP1-domain proteins, Vps3 and Vam6, support the growth of Cryptococcus neoformans on haem. Loss of Vps3 and Vam6 influences the trafficking and expression of iron uptake proteins. Loss of Vps3 or Vam6 eliminates the ability of C. neoformans to cause disease in a mouse model of cryptococcosis.
CELLULAR MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Chang Liu, Xin-Cun Wang, Zhi-He Yu, Wen-Ying Zhuang, Zhao-Qing Zeng
Summary: This article reports the discovery and description of seven new species of Eurotiales from tidal flat sediments in China. They belong to different subgenera and sections of the Eurotiales. Morphological characteristics and DNA sequence analyses were used to confirm their classification as new species, and detailed descriptions and illustrations are provided.
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Food Science & Technology
Carlos Luz, Raquel Carbonell, Juan Manuel Quiles, Raquel Torrijos, Tiago de Melo Nazareth, Jordi Manes, Giuseppe Meca
Summary: Peracetic acid (PA) has demonstrated significant antifungal and antimycotoxigenic activity against maize and barley grain contaminated with the toxigenic fungi Aspergillus flavus and Penicillium Verrucosum during storage.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Zeljko Savkovic, Milos Stupar, Nikola Unkovic, Zarko Ivanovic, Jovana Blagojevic, Sladana Popovic, Jelena Vukojevic, Milica Ljaljevic Grbic
Summary: An extensive aeromycological survey was conducted in a cultural heritage conservation facility to estimate fungal propagule concentrations in indoor and outdoor air, revealing seasonal variations. High propagule concentrations, potential human pathogens, allergens, and mycotoxin producers were identified, emphasizing the importance of aeromycological analyses in determining appropriate conditions for health protection and cultural heritage preservation.
INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fatih Kayar, Meryem Doymus, Hakan Ozkan, Nazli Pinar Arslan, Ahmet Adiguzel, Mesut Taskin
Summary: In this study, chitinous material was produced from locally isolated Penicillium crustosum using molasses as substrate. Chitosan was prepared from the chitinous material and its antibacterial activity was investigated. The chitosan showed higher antibacterial efficiency compared to commercial chitosan, making it potentially useful for biomedical applications. This study provides important insights into the production and antibacterial properties of chitosan.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Zhongming Han, Yi Cui, Yan Wang, Yunhe Wang, Zhuo Sun, Mei Han, Limin Yang
Summary: In this study, a strain of Acrophialophora jodhpurensis MR-57 was isolated from the rhizospheric soil of Saposhnikovia divaricata plants, and it was found to have broad-spectrum antagonistic activity against the pathogen causing root rot in S. divaricata. Additionally, MR-57 promoted the growth of S. divaricata plants.
Article
Immunology
Norman van Rhijn, James Coleman, Lisa Collier, Caroline Moore, Malcolm D. Richardson, Rowland J. Bright-Thomas, Andrew M. Jones
Summary: In patients with cystic fibrosis, Aspergillus fumigatus spores were more abundant in the air during the summer months, influenced by increased temperatures and low wind speeds. Indoor fungal counts were directly correlated to outdoor Aspergillus levels, and were elevated in patient rooms with openable windows for ventilation purposes.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Mariane Minozzo, Marina Andreia de Souza, Julia Lisboa Bernardi, Bruna Maria Saorin Puton, Eunice Valduga, Clarice Steffens, Natalia Paroul, Rogerio Luis Cansian
Summary: The objective of this study was to evaluate the chemical composition and antifungal activity of Cinnamomum cassia essential oil (EO) against fungal pathogens, and its aroma persistence in maize flour. The major compound in C. cassia EO was identified as trans-cinnamaldehyde (TC). Encapsulated C. cassia EO showed lower antifungal activity and aroma intensity persistence in maize flour compared to the free EO.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Bozana Purar, Ivica Djalovic, Goran Bekavac, Nada Grahovac, Sasa Krstovic, Dragana Latkovic, Elizabet Janic Hajnal, Dragan Zivancev
Summary: High levels of mycotoxins in maize pose a threat to human health, and ozone treatment is an effective method to reduce mycotoxin content. However, ozone treatment causes changes in maize fatty acids, reducing the nutritional value of maize.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sampson Uzoma, Ernandes Rodrigues de Alencar, Leda Rita D'Antonino Faroni, Marcus Vinicius de Assis Silva, Eugenio da Piedade Edmundo Sitoe, Ravi Pandiselvam, Solimar Goncalves Machado
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of specific flow rate on the saturation process and pest control during low-temperature drying with ozonation, as well as the quality of maize exposed to ozone during low-temperature drying. The results showed that specific flow rate influenced saturation time and concentration, and ozone effectively controlled Aspergillus flavus and Sitophilus zeamais during maize drying at low temperature. Additionally, ozone treatment reduced maize germination and affected luminosity and chroma.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hishar Mirsam, Muhammad Aqil, Muhammad Azrai, Roy Efendi, Ahmad Muliadi, Hasil Sembiring, Asti Irawanti Azis, Asti Irawanti Azis
Summary: Fusarium stem rot disease caused by Fusarium verticillioides is a serious issue for Indonesian farmers. Using indigenous microbes as an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic fungicides for disease control was studied. The molecular characteristics and effectiveness of an indigenous microbial consortium in controlling the disease were examined. A bacterial consortium consisting of Bacillus cereus, Trichoderma asperellum, and Penicillium raperi showed the highest effectiveness in controlling Fusarium verticillioides and has the potential to be developed into a biopesticide product.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kellen C. R. Andrade, Rildo A. Fernandes, Danilo Batista Pinho, Marcela M. de Freitas, Edivaldo Ximenes Ferreira Filho, Adalberto Pessoa, Joao Inacio Silva, Perola O. Magalhaes
Summary: The study utilized PBD and FFD to determine the factors influencing the production of L-ASNase by Penicillium cerradense sp. nov, showing a range of L-ASNase activity from 0.47 to 1.77 U/gcell and 1.10 to 2.36 U/gcell. L-proline and ammonium sulfate were identified as significant positive variables affecting enzyme production.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)