Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Vincent Visconti, Karim Rigalma, Emmanuel Coton, Philippe Dantigny
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the physiological state of fungal spores on the efficacy of various disinfectant molecules. The results indicate that the effectiveness of disinfectants depends on the encountered fungal species, its intraspecific diversity, and the spore physiological state.
Article
Agronomy
Mauricio C. Mantoani, Ana P. M. Emygdio, Cristiane Degobbi, Camila Ribeiro Sapucci, Lara C. C. Guerra, Maria A. F. S. Dias, Pedro L. S. Dias, Rafael H. S. Zanetti, Fabio Rodrigues, Gabriel G. Araujo, Dulcilena M. C. Silva, Valter Batista Duo Filho, Solana M. Boschilia, Jorge A. Martins, Federico Carotenuto, Tina Santl-Temkiv, Cindy E. Morris, Fabio L. T. Goncalves
Summary: This study used a hot-air balloon over a mixed land-use context in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest biodiversity hotspot to investigate the effects of rainfall on fungal PBAPs. The results showed that after rainfall, the concentration of fungal spores decreased at higher altitudes, indicating the impact of wet removal on fungi vertical profiles and cloud and precipitation formation.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2023)
Article
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
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Cindy Vallieres, Cameron Alexander, Simon Avery
Summary: This study tested the combination of an approved fungicide with diverse FDA-approved agents to combat environmental fungi, revealing potent combinatorial activities. Through a high-throughput assay of FDA-approved compounds, 34 compounds in combination with the fungicide IPBC were found to strongly inhibit fungal growth. The study demonstrates the potential of these approved compounds for novel combinatorial applications in controlling fungal environmental opportunists.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Lelie Denise Castro-Ochoa, Sandy Rocio Hernandez-Leyva, Sergio Medina-Godoy, Javier Gomez-Rodriguez, Maria Guadalupe Aguilar-Uscanga, Claudia Castro-Martinez
Summary: This study analyzed two native fungi, Cladosporium cladosporioides and Penicillium funiculosum, as sources of cellulolytic enzyme production. Corn stover was found to have the highest enzymatic activities when used as a substrate for cellulase production. The enzyme extract of P. funiculosum showed the best results for saccharification of diluted acid pretreated corn stover.
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Microbiology
Birgitte Andersen, Jens C. Frisvad, Robert R. Dunn, Ulf Thrane
Summary: The fungal diversity in problem-free Danish homes differs from outdoors, and the species composition indoors varies from those found as spores inside and outside. ITS sequencing of dust samples supported by thorough building inspections is an adequate method to assess fungal issues. Food products also play a significant role in the composition of baseline spora.
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Chemistry, Physical
Amr Fouda, Gomaa Abdel-Maksoud, Hosam A. Saad, Adil A. Gobouri, Zuhair M. Mohammedsaleh, Mohamad Abdel-Haleem El-Sadany
Summary: This study focused on the efficacy of silver nitrate as a coating agent to preserve papers against microbial deterioration. The results showed that AgNO3 could effectively inhibit the growth of Bacillus subtilis and Penicillium chrysogenum, as well as improve the color and mechanical properties of the paper.
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Biology
Wan-Rou Lin, Szu-Yu Chen, Shih-Ching Hsiao, Pi-Han Wang
Summary: Respiratory mucus and body temperature have an impact on the germination of fungal spores, with some fungi being inhibited at 37 degrees Celsius, while others exhibit a high germination rate in mucus at both 28 degrees Celsius and 37 degrees Celsius.
Article
Microbiology
Jarmila Celakovska, Radka Vankova, Josef Bukac, Eva Cermakova, Ctirad Andrys, Jan Krejsek
Summary: The progress in laboratory diagnostics of IgE-mediated allergies is being made through the use of component-resolved diagnosis. By analyzing sensitization profiles to allergen reagents, especially to molecular components of molds and yeast, in patients suffering from atopic dermatitis, researchers aim to evaluate the severity of the condition and its association with bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis.
Article
Microbiology
Beata Zimowska, Andrea Becchimanzi, Ewa Dorota Krol, Agnieszka Furmanczyk, Konstanze Bensch, Rosario Nicoletti
Summary: A series of isolates of Cladosporium spp. were found in normal and galled flowers caused by midges, indicating they may not have a definite relationship. Identification based on DNA sequencing revealed taxonomic heterogeneity among the isolates, belonging to different species complexes. Two new species were characterized within the Cladosporium cladosporioides complex.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ching-Chia Chang, Chi-Ying Li, Yi-Hong Tsai, Mohamed El-Shazly, Chien-Kei Wei, Zih-Jie Yang, Shu-Li Chen, Chin-Chung Wu, Yang-Chang Wu, Fang-Rong Chang
Summary: The study identified Epicoccum sorghinum as a major fungal contaminant of sorghum grains capable of producing toxic mycotoxins. Through chemical investigation, a new polyketide compound, epicorepoxydon B, was discovered along with known polyketides that exhibited potential inhibitory activities against human cancer cells.
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Food Science & Technology
Yukie Hosotani, Nobutaka Nakamura, Hideki Kito, Yasuhiro Inatsu
Summary: This study evaluated the sterilization effectiveness of peracetic acid (PA) solution and sodium hypochlorite (SH) solution for several fungi attached to the cut surface of sweet potatoes. The results showed that 80 mg/L PA solution could reduce the CFU/mL of Penicillium, Fusarium, and Cladosporium species by 2.2, 2.2, and 2.0 log, respectively, compared to the untreated ones. The fungicidal efficiency increased with the concentration of PA. Therefore, the use of 80 mg/L PA solution was suggested to be more effective than pH-controlled SH solution in controlling spoilage fungi on cut sweet potatoes.
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alexandra Rodrigues, Margarida Alves, Sara Gutierrez-Patricio, Ana Z. Miller, Maria Filomena Macedo
Summary: This study investigates the bioreceptivity and deterioration of contemporary glass used by artists worldwide. The research confirms that Penicillium chrysogenum and Aspergillus niger fungi cause different types of damage to glass, and the presence of a nutritional source affects the extent of damage.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xi Xu, Jingjing Li, Xilang Yang, Li Zhang, Shuo Wang, Guijin Shen, Bing Hui, Jialei Xiao, Changjian Zhou, Xiangjing Wang, Junwei Zhao, Wensheng Xiang
Summary: Maize leaf spot is a common disease worldwide, and this study identified several Epicoccum species as causal agents. These pathogens showed high pathogenicity to different maize varieties and exhibited varying sensitivities to common fungicides. The isolates also displayed different enzyme production capacities.
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Peng-Ran Cao, Min Li, Jing-Shu Zhang, Yi-Lei Zheng, Jie Chen, Yong-Qin Zhao, Xiao-Dong Qi, Pan-Hu Zhu, Yu-Cheng Gu, Ling-Yi Kong, Ming-Hua Yang
Summary: Epicoccanes A-D are four novel metabolites isolated from an endophytic fungus, Epicoccum nigrum. They possess distinct structures and potential antiliver fibrosis activity.
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
Microbiology
Jose L. Gonzalez-Pimentel, Bernardo Hermosin, Cesareo Saiz-Jimenez, Valme Jurado
Summary: Two new Streptomyces strains, MZ03-37(T) and MZ03-48, were isolated from different samples on La Palma Island. Through phylogenetic analysis and genetic identification, they are proposed as a novel species named Streptomyces benahoarensis sp. nov.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tamara Martin-Pozas, Soledad Cuezva, Angel Fernandez-Cortes, Juan Carlos Canaveras, David Benavente, Valme Jurado, Cesareo Saiz-Jimenez, Ivan Janssens, Naomi Seijas, Sergio Sanchez-Moral
Summary: This study reveals the significant role of cave microbiota in the global carbon cycle, including promoting CH4 consumption and CO2 uptake, which has a direct impact on greenhouse gas emissions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(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
Biology
Jaime Mayoral, Pablo Barranco, Angel Fernandez-Cortes
Summary: The study of Dalyat mirabilis revealed that this extraordinary troglobite carabid is not evenly distributed in the cave, with a preference for high and stable humidity in the chamber Vias Salas Negras. The data from this research played a key role in the initiative to protect the cave and its unique fauna.
SUBTERRANEAN BIOLOGY
(2022)
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
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
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)
