Article
Environmental Sciences
Elena Piano, Federico Biagioli, Giuseppe Nicolosi, Claudia Coleine, Anna Poli, Valeria Prigione, Andrea Zanellati, Rosangela Addesso, Giovanna Cristina Varese, Laura Selbmann, Marco Isaia
Summary: Anthropogenic disturbance on natural ecosystems is increasing, affecting all components of the ecosystems. A metacommunity framework is needed to understand the response of different biocoenosis types to human disturbance. Through advanced molecular techniques, sediment communities of Fungi, Bacteria, and Archaea in Italian show caves were investigated to unravel the effects of tourism on their diversity and identify changes in the driving forces of community composition. The study showed that cave tourism directly affects the community of Bacteria and indirectly influences Fungi and Archaea.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Irene Dominguez-Monino, Valme Jurado, Miguel Angel Rogerio-Candelera, Bernardo Hermosin, Cesareo Saiz-Jimenez
Summary: The aerobiology of caves in Southern Spain differs from those located in Northern Spain, with a wide distribution of Ascomycota fungi in the south and seasonal variations in the north. The presence of entomopathogenic fungi and Cladosporium cladosporioides is abundant in Southern Spain caves, while yeasts of specific genera are exclusive to certain caves. The ecological hazard of fungi in show caves was determined based on spore concentrations in cave air.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Abu Bakr Ahmad Fazili, Aabid Manzoor Shah, Tahira Naz, Shaista Nosheen, Wu Yang, Victoriano Garre, Younis Majeed, Mohammed Khalid Al-Sadoon, Yuanda Song
Summary: This study evaluated the role of two cytosolic ME genes in lipid accumulation of M. circinelloides and found that overexpressing these genes can significantly increase lipid synthesis and overall GLA content.
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Microbiology
Xiuwen Wang, Hassan Mohamed, Yonghong Bao, Chen Wu, Wenyue Shi, Yuanda Song, Junhuan Yang
Summary: This study successfully increased lipid accumulation in low lipid-producing fungi through metabolic engineering technology. The results showed that overexpression of malate transporter (mt) and 2-oxoglutarate: malate antiporter (sodit) genes can significantly enhance lipid content.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xue An, Peipei Gao, Shasha Zhao, Li Zhu, Xueting You, Congyu Li, Qiurong Zhang, Lihong Shan
Summary: Three fungal species were studied for the microbial transformation of androst-4-ene-3,17-dione (4-AD), with Fusarium solani BH1031 producing the anticancer agent testolactone, Aspergillus awamori MH18 producing the important intermediate 11 alpha-OH-4-AD for Eplerenone, and Mucor circinelloides W12 producing three derivatives. Optimization of the production of 11 alpha-OH-4-AD was carried out with a conversion rate reaching 84.0%, showing significant effects of dextrin and corn flour.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Haimin Chen, Yao Qi, Xiaoyi He, Linna Xu, Wenyi Zhang, Xiaoman Lv, Haihua Zhang, Dongfeng Yang, Yonghong Zhu, Zongsuo Liang
Summary: The endophytic fungus Mucor circinelloides DF20 can significantly promote the biosynthesis and accumulation of tanshinones in the root of Salvia miltiorrhiza, especially tanshinone IIA content, which is 22 times that of the control group. DF20 hyphae mainly colonize in the root tissue interspace of S. miltiorrhiza, with some located inside the cells. DF20 colonization can increase the expression level of key enzyme genes in the tanshinone biosynthesis pathway, mainly in the early stage of co-culture.
Article
Virology
Tobias Lutz, Elma Japic, Steffen Bien, Gitta Jutta Langer, Cornelia Heinze
Summary: A new dsRNA mycovirus, named Fusarium solani alternavirus 1 (FsAV1), was discovered in Fusarium solani strain NW-FVA 2572. The viral genome consists of four segments and shows phylogenetic closeness to other fungal viruses. The RdRP protein of FsAV1 shares 61.50% identical amino acids with the P1 protein of AfV-F.
Article
Microbiology
Abu Bakr Ahmad Fazili, Aabid Manzoor Shah, Mohammed Fahad Albeshr, Tahira Naz, Mohammad Abass Dar, Wu Yang, Victoriano Garre, Khalid Majid Fazili, Eijaz Ahmed Bhat, Yuanda Song
Summary: This study investigated the role of mitochondrial malic enzyme genes in lipid accumulation in Mucor circinelloides. The overexpression of these genes enhanced the total lipid content and gamma-linolenic acid production. The findings suggest that engineering mitochondrial malic enzymes could be a potential approach to boost lipid accumulation even further.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Xianfu Yuan, Shan Hong, Wu Xiong, Waseem Raza, Zongzhuan Shen, Beibei Wang, Rong Li, Yunze Ruan, Qirong Shen, Francisco Dini-Andreote
Summary: The study demonstrates that incorporating pineapple residues into the soil can alleviate the pressure of banana Fusarium wilt disease on plants by increasing the relative abundance of antagonistic fungal taxa, inhibiting pathogen growth and reducing disease incidence. The research provides a successful example of how specific agricultural management strategies can manipulate the soil microbiome to develop suppressive soils against economically important soil-borne diseases.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Laura Trovato, Antonio Marino, Giovanni Pizzo, Salvatore Oliveri
Summary: Fusarium is a common filamentous fungus causing fungal keratitis, with timely diagnosis being crucial for patient treatment. The use of PCR testing can quickly confirm the pathogen and aid in selecting effective targeted antifungal therapy.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Liang Yao, Chong Wang, Ge Li, Guosi Xie, Yan Jia, Wei Wang, Shuang Liu, Tingting Xu, Kun Luo, Qingli Zhang, Jie Kong
Summary: The study identified Fusarium solani as the pathogenic fungus causing mass mortality of Pacific white shrimp in some shrimp farms in China. Virulence tests showed that the fungus could cause 88.66% mortality and severe impacts on shrimp.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Blanca Araya, Camilo Diaz, Jessica San Martin, Alberto Vergara-Fernandez, German Aroca, Felipe Scott
Summary: Alkylpyrazines are volatile compounds that give pleasant aromas to baked and roasted foods, but they can also be a nuisance during food processing. This study found that the filamentous fungus Fusarium solani can effectively degrade 2,5-methylpyrazine (DMP) as a carbon and energy source. High-throughput DNA sequencing showed that Fusarium solani was the dominant member in the biofilter community, indicating its pivotal role in pollutant abatement.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Mycology
Sho Arimoto, Katsuhiro Inagaki, Daisuke Todokoro, Takashi Suzuki, Koichi Makimura, Tomoko Ishino
Summary: This study evaluated the therapeutic effects of luliconazole, an imidazole antifungal drug, in a rabbit model of fungal keratitis caused by filamentous fungi. The results showed that luliconazole demonstrated therapeutic efficacy comparable to natamycin, suggesting that it could be a novel therapeutic agent for human fungal keratitis.
Article
Biology
Mohamed Kamal El-Kazzaz, Kamal Elsayed Ghoneim, Mohamed Khaled Mohamed Agha, Asmaa Helmy, Said Behiry, Ahmed Abdelkhalek, Muhammad Hamzah Saleem, Abdulaziz A. Al-Askar, Amr A. Arishi, Mohsen Mohamed Elsharkawy
Summary: This study evaluated the potential of beneficial rhizosphere microorganisms in controlling root rot and wilt diseases in pepper plants. Two isolates, Paenibacillus polymyxa and Trichoderma longibrachiatum, were found to significantly reduce the growth of pathogens in vitro. The use of growth-promoting fungi, P. polymyxa, or T. longibrachiatum resulted in reduced incidence and severity of diseases in pepper plants compared to the control. The expression of defense-related gene CaPR4 was higher in treated plants, indicating systemic resistance to pathogen infections.
Article
Soil Science
Fiona M. Seaton, Rob I. Griffiths, Tim Goodall, Inma Lebron, Lisa R. Norton
Summary: Increasing interest in microbial metrics for soil health evaluation has highlighted the impact of fine-scale heterogeneity on microbial community measurements. Analysis of bacterial and fungal communities in 100+ soil samples from 17 pasture farms reveals significant variation within the same field, with within-field variation comparable to between-farm variation when using Aitchison distance. However, this variation is partially explained by soil pH and vegetation differences when Bray-Curtis or Jaccard distance is used, and is higher under mob grazing for fungi. Hence, field scale variation in microbial communities can influence soil health evaluation.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Tamara Martin-Pozas, Alena Novakova, Valme Jurado, Angel Fernandez-Cortes, Soledad Cuezva, Cesareo Saiz-Jimenez, Sergio Sanchez-Moral
Summary: Castanar Cave is an oligotrophic ecosystem with high hygrothermal stability and high environmental radiation levels. It serves as an ideal laboratory to study the responses of the subterranean environment to external changes and the impacts of tourism.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Juan Carlos Canaveras, Enrique Sanz-Rubio, Sergio Sanchez-Moral
Summary: A detailed study was conducted on the sandstones that constitute the host rock for the prehistoric artwork in the Rock Groups of Tajo de las Figuras and Penas de Cabrera. The study examined the petrological and compositional characteristics of the sandstones and the geological and climatological characteristics of the area. The research found that the sandstones have similar characteristics in both areas, but the different climatic conditions affect the intensity of weathering processes. Human activity has both direct and indirect influence on the deterioration of the rock.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Valme Jurado, Juan Carlos Canaveras, Antonio Gomez-Bolea, Jose Luis Gonzalez-Pimentel, Sergio Sanchez-Moral, Carlos Costa, Cesareo Saiz-Jimenez
Summary: This passage describes the history and restoration process of the Cross of the Inquisition. Through geological and microbiological studies, it was found that the cross had been exposed to an urban environment for over 100 years, resulting in the colonization of lichens and fungi on its surface. These biological activities have caused damage to the limestone surface, which was consolidated and treated with a biocide during the restoration process.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Valme Jurado, Mariona Hernandez-Marine, Miguel Angel Rogerio-Candelera, Francisco Ruano, Clara Aguilar, Juan Aguilar, Cesareo Saiz-Jimenez
Summary: Artificial lighting in the Tesoro Cave in Spain has led to the growth of dense phototrophic biofilms dominated by cyanobacteria, algae, and bryophytes. Hydrogen peroxide and sodium hypochlorite were effective in cleaning the biofilms, with a high success rate.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Jose Luis Gonzalez-Pimentel, Irene Dominguez-Monino, Valme Jurado, Leonila Laiz, Ana Teresa Caldeira, Cesareo Saiz-Jimenez
Summary: Antimicrobial resistance is a global problem that has led to a reduction in drug discoveries. This study explored Spanish show caves and found two potentially new species of Crossiella bacteria with the ability to inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria. The presence of unique gene clusters suggests that this genus could be a source of new compounds.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Concepcion Pla, Maria Candela Ruiz, Sara Gil-Oncina, Noe Garcia-Martinez, Juan Carlos Canaveras, Soledad Cuezva, Angel Fernandez-Cortes, Sergio Sanchez-Moral, David Benavente
Summary: Rull cave in Vall d'Ebo, Spain, is a karstic cave developed in Miocene conglomerates and Cretaceous limestones. Continuous monitoring of the cave atmosphere and soil from 2012 to 2022 reveals spatial distribution and temporal variations of gaseous concentration (Rn-222 and CO2), providing insight into the complex relationships within the soil-cave-atmosphere system. The cave maintains stable temperature and humidity levels, with two distinct gaseous stages observed throughout the year. Findings show that the dynamics of CO2 and Rn-222 in the cave air follow different patterns, influenced by external and internal factors.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Geography
Jose Luis Goy, Caridad Zazo, Javier Elez, Antonio Miguel Martinez-Grana, J. C. Canaveras, Cristino Jose Dabrio, Elsa Duarte, Irene De Bustamante, Sergio Sanchez Moral
Summary: Along the northern coast of the Iberian Peninsula, geomorphologic maps have been created to study the caves and landforms in the area. By examining erosional surfaces and marine morphologies, researchers were able to reconstruct past sea-level positions and paleo-shorelines. The study revealed a general sequence of elevations between 275-120 m and 90-1 m above sea level, indicating the beginning of the Quaternary period at 172 m a.s.l.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tamara Martin-Pozas, Angel Fernandez-Cortes, Soledad Cuezva, Juan Carlos Canaveras, David Benavente, Elsa Duarte, Cesareo Saiz-Jimenez, Sergio Sanchez-Moral
Summary: In the absence of sunlight, caves harbor a diverse range of microbial colonies, including yellow biofilms, which pose a serious threat to the conservation of cultural heritage. This study aims to identify the microbial structures and most characteristic taxa of yellow biofilms, determine their growth factors, and understand their spatial distribution. The results reveal specific bacterial genera, such as wb1-P19, Crossiella, Nitrospira, and Arenimonas, associated with yellow biofilms. This comprehensive study of microbial communities in a cave provides insights for identifying similar biofilms in other caves and designing effective conservation strategies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Geography, Physical
C. Pla, S. Gil-Oncina, M. C. Ruiz, J. C. Canaveras, S. Cuezva, A. Fernandez-Cortes, S. Sanchez-Moral, D. Benavente
Summary: Rull Cave is a tourist cave in Alicante, Spain, with an average of 15,091 visitors per year. The cave maintains stable temperature and humidity values despite the presence of visitors. The study focuses on measuring the environmental conditions inside and outside the cave and understanding the gaseous dynamics and relationships in the three-component system (soil-cave-atmosphere).
EUROKARST 2022: ADVANCES IN THE HYDROGEOLOGY OF KARST AND CARBONATE RESERVOIRS
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Tamara Martin-Pozas, Soledad Cuezva, Angel Fernandez-Cortes, David Benavente, Cesareo Saiz-Jimenez, Sergio Sanchez-Moral
Summary: This study investigates the prokaryotic diversity in Castan cave in Spain, and finds that sediment texture and environmental conditions have an impact on the microbial community structure. The cave hosts heterotrophic and chemoautotrophic bacteria, and shows minimal impacts from human activities.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Juan Carlos Canaveras, Maria Concepcion Munoz-Cervera, Sergio Sanchez-Moral
Summary: Arenaza Cave in Spain contains significant Palaeolithic rock art, but mining activities have resulted in environmental changes that have affected the preservation of the paintings. It is important to find methods to protect and restore this cultural heritage.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toshimi Nakajima, Mao Kuragano, Makoto Yamada, Ryo Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared the contribution of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) to river nutrient budgets at nearshore and embayment scales, and found that SGD-derived nutrients become more important at larger spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Liu, Lei Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Ziguang Chen, Jingguang Li
Summary: NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves used for household heating have become a significant source of indoor pollution in Chinese urban areas. The high indoor concentration of NO2 poses potential health risks to residents. It is urgently necessary to establish relevant regulations and implement emission reduction technologies to reduce NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Hans Peter H. Arp, Raoul Wolf, Sarah E. Hale, Sivani Baskaran, Juliane Gluege, Martin Scheringer, Xenia Trier, Ian T. Cousins, Harrie Timmer, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Anna Lennquist, Andre D. Bannink, Gerard J. Stroomberg, Rosa M. A. Sjerps, Rosa Montes, Rosario Rodil, Jose Benito Quintana, Daniel Zahn, Herve Gallard, Tobias Mohr, Ivo Schliebner, Michael Neumann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sediments from Yundang Lagoon, China. The results show four distinct fluorescent components, with protein-like substances being the most prevalent. Additionally, the total fluorescence intensity and LREE concentrations exhibit a synchronized increase from Outer to Inner to Songbai Lake core sediments. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between DOM content and pollution levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Surya Gupta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Christine Alewell
Summary: The objective of this study is to incorporate soil hydraulic properties into the erodibility factor (K) of USLE-type models. By modifying and improving the existing equations for soil texture and permeability, the study successfully included information on saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) into the calculation of K factor. Using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, two independent K factor maps with different spatial resolutions were generated. The results show that the decrease in K factor values has a positive impact on the modeling of soil erosion rates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesmin Akter, Wendy J. M. Smith, Yawen Liu, Ilho Kim, Stuart L. Simpson, Phong Thai, Asja Korajkic, Warish Ahmed
Summary: The choice of workflow in wastewater surveillance has a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, while having minimal effects on HF183 and no effect on HAdV 40/41 concentrations. Certain components in the workflow can be interchangeable, but factors such as buffer type, chloroform, and homogenization speed can affect the recovery of viruses and bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
Summary: Atmospheric PM2.5, which can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), is associated with cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality. The study found that both the mass concentration of PM2.5 and the DTT activity were higher during the heating season than during the nonheating season. Combustion sources were the primary contributors to DTT activity during the heating season, while secondary formation dominated during the nonheating season. The study also revealed that biomass burning had the highest inherent oxidation potential among all sources investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin L. Murphy, Leah R. Gerber, Chelsea M. Rochman, Beth Polidoro
Summary: Plastic pollution has devastating consequences for marine organisms. This study uses a trait-based framework to develop a vulnerability index for marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles in Hawai'i. The index ranks 63 study species based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution, providing valuable information for species monitoring and management priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
Summary: Growing pressure from climate change and agricultural land use is destabilizing soil microbial community interactions. Little is known about microbial community resistance and adaptation to disturbances, hindering our understanding of recovery latency and implications for ecosystem functioning. This study found that anthropic disturbance and natural disturbance have different effects on the topology and stability of soil microbial networks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunhao Li, Yali Feng, Haoran Li, Yisong Yao, Chenglong Xu, Jinrong Ju, Ruiyu Ma, Haoyu Wang, Shiwei Jiang
Summary: Deep-sea mining poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems and human health by disturbing sediment and transmitting metal ions through the food chain. This study developed a new regenerative adsorption material, OMN@SA, which effectively removes metal ions. The adsorption mechanism and performance of the material for metal ion fixation were investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
Summary: Valsartan, a widely used antihypertensive drug, has been detected in high concentrations in surface waters due to its unchanged excretion and incomplete degradation in wastewater treatment plants. This study investigated the degradation of valsartan and identified 14 degradation byproducts. The acute and chronic toxicity of these byproducts were evaluated in key organisms in the freshwater trophic chain.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation behavior and product formation of two representative pharmaceuticals in simulated estuary water. The study found that the formed transformation products of these pharmaceuticals have potential toxicity on marine organisms, including oxidative stress and damage to cellular components.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
Summary: This study revealed that exposure to lower levels of air pollutants led to decreased pregnancy rates, with PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO emerging as the four most prominent pollutants. Individuals aged 35 and above exhibited heightened susceptibility to pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
Summary: In this study, inverse vulcanized polysulfides (IVP) were synthesized by reacting molten sulfur with 4-vinyl benzyl chloride, and then functionalized using N-methyl D-glucamine (NMDG). The functionalized IVP showed a high mercury adsorption capacity and a machine learning model was developed to predict the amount of mercury removed. Furthermore, the functionalized IVP can be regenerated and reused, providing a sustainable and cost-effective adsorbent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rita Bonfiglio, Renata Sisto, Stefano Casciardi, Valeria Palumbo, Maria Paola Scioli, Erica Giacobbi, Francesca Servadei, Gerry Melino, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca
Summary: This study investigated the presence of aluminum in human colon cancer samples and its potential association with biological processes involved in cancer progression. Aluminum was found in tumor areas of 24% of patients and was associated with epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell death. Additional analyses revealed higher tumor mutational burden and mutations in genes related to EMT and apoptosis in aluminum-positive colon cancers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of aluminum toxicity may improve strategies for the management of colon cancer patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
