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Chemistry, Applied
Jessica Cristina Zoratto Romoli, Milena Veronezi Silva, Giseli Cristina Pante, Danielle Hoeltgebaum, Juliana Cristina Castro, Gustavo Henrique Oliveira da Rocha, Isis Regina Grenier Capoci, Samuel Botiao Nerilo, Simone Aparecida Galerani Mossini, Eduardo Micotti da Gloria, Terezinha Inez Estivalet Svidzinski, Jane Martha Graton Mikcha, Miguel Machinski Junior
Summary: The study found that thyme and ginger essential oils showed the most potent inhibitory effects on DON and ZEA, making them potential alternatives to synthetic fungicides in the future.
FOOD ADDITIVES AND CONTAMINANTS PART A-CHEMISTRY ANALYSIS CONTROL EXPOSURE & RISK ASSESSMENT
(2022)
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Microbiology
Lina Zhang, Xishi Zhou, Pengfeng Li, Yiwei Wang, Qianyong Hu, Yuping Shang, Yunshen Chen, Xiying Zhu, Hongjie Feng, Cuijun Zhang
Summary: Fusarium graminearum is the main pathogen of Fusarium head blight (FHB) in wheat, barley, and corn. This study found that putrescine, a wheat defense compound, can have a significant impact on the transcriptome of F. graminearum and induce the synthesis of DON. Gene ontology and KEGG enrichment analysis revealed the involvement of various metabolic pathways. Co-expression analysis identified key transcription factor genes that may play important roles in DON synthesis. These findings provide important insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying putrescine-induced DON synthesis and facilitate the study of FHB pathogenic mechanisms.
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Plant Sciences
Jiajia Shao, Zejun Pei, Huijuan Jing, Li Wang, Chengyu Jiang, Xiaojing Du, Chao Jiang, Zaixiang Lou, Hongxin Wang
Summary: The research demonstrates that myriocin exhibits potent antifungal activity against Fusarium graminearum by disrupting cell membrane permeability and inhibiting SPT activity. It also significantly reduces toxin synthesis and TRI5 gene expression, leading to morphological changes in the fungus at a microscopic level.
PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR PLANT PATHOLOGY
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Hannah Reed, Brian Mueller, Carol L. Groves, Damon L. Smith
Summary: Research shows that Fusarium graminearum and its toxic secondary metabolite DON accumulate in both stalks and ears of corn plants, with variations in contamination levels between different years and plant parts.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Phan Trung Thang, Nguyen Van Vien, La Hoang Anh, Tran Dang Xuan, Vu Xuan Duong, Nguyen Thanh Nhung, Khuat Huu Trung, Nguyen Thanh Quan, Cam Chau Nguyen, Le Thi Kim Loan, Tran Dang Khanh, Tran Thi Thu Ha
Summary: This study explored the allelopathic effects of Pinto peanut on different plants and analyzed its potential allelochemicals using GC-MS. The results showed that Pinto peanut had significant inhibitory effects on the growth of grasses and legumes. Field trials also demonstrated that Pinto peanut could reduce the growth of weeds and increase rice yield. This study identified several compounds in the extracts of Pinto peanut that may be responsible for its herbicidal effects.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Hui Cao, Denghui Meng, Wei Zhang, Tai Ye, Min Yuan, Jinsong Yu, Xiuxiu Wu, Yan Li, Fengqin Yin, Caili Fu, Fei Xu
Summary: The study demonstrates that Lactobacillus plantarum AR524 has excellent potential in inhibiting Fusarium graminearum growth and removing deoxynivalenol during breadmaking, leading to improved texture properties and extended shelf life of bread without the use of chemical preservatives.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Microbiology
Elias Alisaac, Anna Rathgeb, Petr Karlovsky, Anne-Katrin Mahlein
Summary: The study found that F. graminearum grows downward within infected wheat spikes and DON accumulation is largely confined to the colonized tissue. Additionally, F. graminearum was able to infect wheat kernels and cause mycotoxin contamination even when inoculated 25 days after anthesis.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xingguang Chen, Beibei Chu, Qianhui Gu, Wenzhe Li, Rui Lin, Jiyang Chu, Zhengcong Peng, Jian Lu, Dianhui Wu
Summary: A protonated g-C3N4/oxygen-doped g-C3N4 composite was prepared and used to inhibit F. graminearum growth and DON accumulation in barley malt under visible light irradiation. The results showed that the inhibition rate of F. graminearum reached 100% after 2.5 h of visible light irradiation. The CNH/OCN composite material also had a significant photocatalytic inhibition effect on ergosterol and DON in malt.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Myriam Deshaies, Nadia Lamari, Carl K. Y. Ng, Patrick Ward, Fiona M. Doohan
Summary: This study demonstrates the inhibitory effect of chitosan hydrochloride on wheat Fusarium head blight (FHB) disease. It shows that pre-treatment with chitosan can trigger wheat resistance against FHB infection and highlights the impact of chitosan, the pathogen, and their interaction on metabolites and pathways.
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Agronomy
Eva Sanchez-Hernandez, Vicente Gonzalez-Garcia, Adriana Correa-Guimaraes, Jose Casanova-Gascon, Jesus Martin-Gil, Pablo Martin-Ramos
Summary: The antimicrobial activity of T. gallica bark extract against four phytopathogenic species of genus Fusarium was investigated. The extract showed significantly lower EC90 effective concentrations compared to two conventional fungicides. Further experiments demonstrated that the extract effectively controlled F. graminearum in wheat and maize grain. Therefore, T. gallica bark extracts have the potential to be developed as a natural and sustainable biocontrol agent for Fusarium spp.
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Environmental Sciences
Chaofeng Li, Chenglan Liu
Summary: The fungicidal activity and enantioselective effect of prothioconazole enantiomers on DON production, transcriptome and metabolome of F. graminearum are studied in this research. The results indicate that R-(-)-prothioconazole has higher fungicidal activity and can induce F. graminearum to synthesize more DON compared to S-(+)-prothioconazole. The expression levels of several genes in different pathways are influenced by prothioconazole enantiomers treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Zongzhe He, Jing Zhang, Dongya Shi, Beibei Gao, Zhen Wang, Yanqing Zhang, Minghua Wang
Summary: The study revealed the stereoselective efficiency of Cyproconazole (CPZ) stereoisomers against Fusarium head blight (FHB), with RS-CPZ showing higher control efficacy and inhibiting deoxynivalenol production. This provides new insights into the mechanism of action of triazole fungicides against FHB and its toxins.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Microbiology
Guangfei Tang, Haoxue Xia, Jingting Liang, Zhonghua Ma, Wende Liu
Summary: The study revealed that deletion of spermidine biosynthesis gene FgSPE3 in Fusarium species caused growth defects, reduced reproduction, increased stress sensitivity, decreased mycotoxin production, and weakened virulence in host plants. Exogenous application of spermidine could rescue the growth and virulence defects, indicating that spermidine is essential for growth, development, mycotoxin production, and virulence in Fusarium species, presenting a potential target for controlling Fusarium head blight (FHB).
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Brian Mueller, Carol L. Groves, Damon L. Smith
Summary: This study examined the Fusarium population on wheat in Wisconsin and the chemotype profile of isolates from 2016 and 2017. The majority of isolates were identified as the 15ADON chemotype, with 3ADON making up 9%. 3ADON isolates in Wisconsin exhibited higher sporulation capacity, growth rate, and DON production, but showed no significant difference in aggressiveness compared to 15ADON isolates.
Article
Microbiology
Tao Gao, Yao Zhang, Jianrong Shi, Sherif Ramzy Mohamed, Jianhong Xu, Xin Liu
Summary: The main component of creosote, guaiacol, is a natural antioxidant that inhibits mycotoxins in Fusarium graminearum by damaging the cell membrane and modulating the oxidative response. The study found that guaiacol exerts inhibitory effects on mycelial growth, conidial formation, and deoxynivalenol biosynthesis in a dose-dependent manner, with the potential for pharmaceutical and food preservation applications.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Jennifer A. Byrne, Anastazia T. Banaszak, Jane E. Carpenter, Steven L. Carroll, Marta G. Castelhano, Paula S. Espinal, Marianne K. Henderson, Anusha Hettiaratchi, Mantombi Maseme, Wayne Ng, Kirtika Patel, Iuliana Popescu, Sergio Prada, William S. Schleif, Miranda Smith, Shirley Wee, Carol J. Weil, Katherine Woods
BIOPRESERVATION AND BIOBANKING
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alin-Daniel Floare, Ramona Dumitrescu, Vlad Tiberiu Alexa, Octavia Balean, Camelia Szuhanek, Diana Obistioiu, Ileana Cocan, Alina-Georgeta Neacsu, Iuliana Popescu, Aurora Doris Fratila, Atena Galuscan
Summary: This study aimed to determine the antimicrobial potential of Mentha piperita essential oil (MpEO) as an enhancement agent for ozone against various bacteria and fungi. The study obtained MpEO via hydrodistillation and analyzed it using GC-MS. The results showed that ozone, combined with MpEO, had a strong antimicrobial effect on various microorganisms.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nicolae Marinel Horablaga, Antoanela Cozma, Ersilia Alexa, Diana Obistioiu, Ileana Cocan, Mariana-Atena Poiana, Dacian Lalescu, Georgeta Pop, Ilinca Merima Imbrea, Ciprian Buzna
Summary: This paper evaluates the influence of preparation and extraction methods on the phytochemical profile and microbiological activity of 12 medicinal plants from the west side of Romania. The study found that the sample preparation method (shredding or grinding) affects the content of phytocompounds, with increased levels in powder form. The use of green technologies, particularly microwave extraction, resulted in the highest levels of total polyphenol content, flavonoid content, and antioxidant activity. The optimized extracts showed significant antimicrobial potential, particularly against certain strains of bacteria and fungi.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Gabriel Heghedus-Mindru, Petru Negrea, Teodor Ioan Trasca, Ducu Sandu Stef, Ileana Cocan, Ramona Cristina Heghedus-Mindru
Summary: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the content of macro elements and trace elements in vegetables, and assess their risk to human health. The results showed that the levels of these elements in the vegetables and the risk assessment for human health were within the limits set by the European Union and the World Health Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization legislation.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Diana Obistioiu, Anca Hulea, Ileana Cocan, Ersilia Alexa, Monica Negrea, Iuliana Popescu, Viorel Herman, Ilinca Merima Imbrea, Gabriel Heghedus-Mindru, Mukhtar Adeiza Suleiman, Isidora Radulov, Florin Imbrea
Summary: The research aims to evaluate the chemical composition, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, as well as antimicrobial activity of a commercial Boswellia essential oil. The findings demonstrate the oil's high antioxidant and antimicrobial potential against food-related pathogens, making it a good candidate for use in food, feed, or food-safety-related products.
Article
Microbiology
Calin-Alexandru Ciresan, Ileana Cocan, Ersilia Alexa, Liliana Carpinisan, Catalin Bogdan Sirbu, Diana Obistioiu, Beatrice Ana-Maria Jitea, Tiana Florea, Gheorghe Darabus
Summary: This study focuses on the biological control of gastrointestinal parasitism using high-tannin plant hay. The results show that lotus corniculatus and chicory have a significant effect in reducing the excretion of gastrointestinal strongyle eggs.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sylvestre Dossa, Christine Dragomir, Loredana Plustea, Cosmin Dinulescu, Ileana Cocan, Monica Negrea, Adina Berbecea, Ersilia Alexa, Adrian Rivis
Summary: This study aimed to produce nutrient-rich gluten-free cookies using buckwheat and baobab flours. Results showed that buckwheat flour and baobab flour complemented each other in enhancing the nutritional properties and sensory attributes of the cookies. Baobab flour was rich in minerals and carbohydrates, while buckwheat flour had higher fat and protein levels.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Anca Sofiana Hulea, Diana Obistioiu, Narcisa Mederle, Corina Pascu, Luminita Costinar, Ionica Iancu, J. Degi, A. Gligor, Diana Brezovan, C. Hulea, A. Stancu, V Herman
Summary: This study investigated the structural and ultrastructural aspects of porcine intestinal adenomatosis. The histopathological examination revealed atrophy of the intestinal villi and the absence of goblet cells. Immunohistochemistry confirmed the presence of bacteria and the lack of goblet cells. Electron microscopy identified mitochondrial vacuolations and epithelial desquamation.
REVISTA ROMANA DE MEDICINA VETERINARA
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Iulia-Maria Bucur, V. Herman, A. Moza, Ileana Nichita, Diana Obistoiu, R. V. Gros, Ionela Hotea, Andreea Tirziu, E. Tirziu
Summary: This study found that poultry, pork, and meat products were most commonly contaminated with Salmonella spp., while milk and dairy products were predominantly contaminated with Escherichia coli. Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Coeln was identified for the first time in Romania.
REVISTA ROMANA DE MEDICINA VETERINARA
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Alexandrina Virginia Bulucea, Anca Hulea, Diana Obistioiu, Iuliana Popescu, Doris Floares, Alexandra Ban Cucerzan, C. Hulea, V. Herman, Ileana Nichita, E. Tirziu
Summary: This paper characterizes the antioxidant capacity, chemical composition, and antimicrobial activity of Anethum sowa essential oil produced in Romania. The results show that the essential oil exhibits increased antioxidant capacity and contains various compounds. It demonstrates antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria at low concentrations, while higher concentrations are needed to inhibit Gram-negative bacteria and Candida spp.
REVISTA ROMANA DE MEDICINA VETERINARA
(2023)
