AgroLife Scientific Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 125 - 133
Published: Dec. 29, 2023
In
this
study,
22
lactic
acid
bacterial
(LAB)
strains
were
isolated
from
Bambara
groundnut
seeds
and
assessed
for
their
ability
to
suppress
the
development
of
two
aflatoxigenic
Aspergillus
flavus.
The
antifungal
activity
LAB
was
via
overlay
assay.
Also,
HPLC
methodology
used
quantify
production
acetic
by
with
high
activity.
After
incubation
at
30°C
72
hours,
five
these
(52B1,
52C1,
74B3,
67B1,
67A9)
showed
inhibitory
against
flavus
strains.
These
exhibiting
potential
identified
as
Pediococcus
pentosaceus
through
16S
rDNA
sequencing.
Furthermore,
bacteria
reported
ranging
12.08
mg/ml
15.38
0.06
1.68
mg/ml.
Notably,
experiments
are
conducted
in
a
controlled
setting.
Further,
it
would
be
worthwhile
explore
direct
application
or
antimicrobial
agents
food
products
prevent
fungal
growth
during
storage.
By
doing
so,
use
fungicides
can
avoided
lead
safer
products.
Journal of Plant Pathology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
106(2), P. 411 - 437
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
Abstract
This
review
deals
with
major
diseases
caused
by
fungi
and
oomycetes
in
the
citrus
supply
chain,
including
post-harvest
fruit
diseases,
summarizes
strategies
techniques
that
may
be
adopted
to
prevent
damages
losses
they
cause.
Its
scope
is
highlight
contribute
smart
technologies
provide
towards
new
solutions
for
sustainable
safe
management
of
these
diseases.
Particular
attention
given
application
biopesticides,
natural
substances,
resistance
inducers
biostimulants
rots.
The
focuses
also
on
mycotoxins
mycotoxigenic
contaminate
fresh
food
products
derived
from
fruit,
an
aspect
has
been
little
investigated
regulated
so
far.
An
additional
relevant
addressed
early
detection
routine
diagnosis
fungal
oomycete
pathogens
threat
international
trade
long-distance
shipment
a
particular
emphasis
quarantine
pathogens.
In
this
respect,
opportunities
offered
practical,
rapid,
sensitive
robust
molecular
diagnostic
methods
are
briefly
discussed.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Jan. 3, 2024
Mycotoxins
produced
by
Fusarium
species
are
secondary
metabolites
with
low
molecular
weight
formed
filamentous
fungi
generally
resistant
to
different
environmental
factors
and,
therefore,
undergo
slow
degradation.
Contamination
mycotoxins
in
cereals
and
millets
is
the
foremost
quality
challenge
food
feed
industry
faces
across
globe.
Several
types
of
chemical
preservatives
employed
mitigation
process
these
mycotoxins,
they
help
long-term
storage;
however,
can
be
used
only
some
extent,
so
complete
elimination
toxins
from
foods
still
a
herculean
task.
The
growing
demand
for
green-labeled
drives
evade
use
chemicals
production
processes
getting
much
demand.
Thus,
biocontrol
important
developing
sector.
world-spread
contaminants
naturally
occurring
commodities,
food,
feed.
major
produce
deoxynivalenol,
fumonisins,
zearalenone,
T2/HT2
toxins.
Lactic
acid
bacteria
(LAB),
regarded
as
safe
(GRAS),
well-explored
bacterial
community
preparations
preservation
ages.
Recent
research
suggests
that
LAB
best
choice
extenuating
mycotoxins.
Apart
this
review
focuses
on
latest
studies
mechanisms
how
effectively
detoxify
remove
through
their
various
bioactive
molecules
background
information
molecules.
Journal of Fungi,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 129 - 129
Published: Feb. 8, 2025
Olive
trees
are
a
cornerstone
of
Mediterranean
agriculture
but
face
significant
threats
from
diseases
such
as
Verticillium
wilt
and
olive
anthracnose.
These
diseases,
caused
by
dahliae
Colletotrichum
spp.,
respectively,
result
in
economic
losses
degrade
oil
quality.
While
traditional
chemical
treatments
present
environmental
risk,
sustainable
alternatives
biological
control
agents
(BCAs)
gaining
attention.
Epicoccum
nigrum,
an
antagonistic
fungus,
has
shown
potential
BCA
due
to
its
production
antimicrobial
secondary
metabolites.
This
study
aimed
observe
whether
E.
nigrum
ability
against
V.
C.
acutatum,
elucidate
the
metabolic
interactions
between
these
fungi
using
NMR-based
metabolomics.
showed
inhibitory
effects
on
growth
acutatum
dahlia
44.97%
38.73%
respectively.
Metabolomic
profiling
revealed
distinct
biochemical
responses
dahliae,
under
mono-
dual-culture.
Multivariate
statistical
analysis
highlighted
shifts
mycelia
identified
primary
metabolites,
glutamine,
4-aminobutyrate,
phenylalanine
that
involved
adaption
for
survival
stress
conditions
presence
competitor.
The
results
could
be
important
better
understanding
fungal
metabolism,
which
is
still
poorly
characterized.
Further
investigation
needed,
suggest
serve
BCA,
offering
more
approach
managing
diseases.
Food Bioscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
58, P. 103588 - 103588
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
in
vitroAspergillus
flavusPenicillium
commune
This
study
assesses
the
potential
revalorization
of
beer
bagasse
(BB),
an
important
food
industry
waste,
as
antifungal
ingredient
bread,
by
lactic
acid
bacterial
(LAB)
fermentation
this
waste.
Initially,
vitro
studies
metabolite
and
activity
were
performed
for
preparation
a
microbial
culture
medium
LAB.
The
with
20%
BB
was
determined
optimal
growth.
Therefore,
bread
prepared
5%
10%
(w/w)
dried
powder
fermented
ingredient.
heat
treatment
during
baking
did
not
compromise
metabolites
bread.
In
trials
augment
shelf-life
concentration
extended
shelf
life
1
day
3
days
against
Aspergillus
flavus
Penicillium
commune,
respectively,
compared
to
regular
bred.
When
studying
mycotoxin
production
addition
at
resulted
86%
reduction
aflatoxin
control
Moreover,
importantly
deteriorate
technological
parameters
Biological Control,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
193, P. 105531 - 105531
Published: May 17, 2024
Managing
post-harvest
decays
in
citrus
fruit
without
relying
on
conventional
pesticides
presents
a
significant
challenge
modern
Plant
Pathology.
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
efficacy
of
biological
control
agent
Candida
oleophila
strain
O
controlling
green
mold
caused
by
Penicillium
digitatum
throughout
various
stages
supply
chain.
Using
series
vivo
experiments,
different
scenarios
P.
infections
clementine
tangerine,
orange,
and
lemon
were
examined,
with
treatments
applied
before,
during
or
after
infection.
The
simulated
typical
conditions
chain,
including
picking,
processing
packinghouses,
transportation,
as
well
cold
storage
shelf-life
phases.
Results
indicated
that
C.
exhibited
reducing
symptoms,
even
at
temperatures,
making
it
practical
alternative
fungicides.
Additionally,
provided
insights
into
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
defensive
response
treatment,
up-regulation
defense-related
genes
observed
across
types.
Overall,
this
underscores
potential
sustainable
effective
solution
for
managing
within
complexities
LWT,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
202, P. 116277 - 116277
Published: June 1, 2024
Phytophthora
drechsleri
is
a
prevalent
spoilage-associated
organism
found
in
fruits
and
vegetables
that
causes
serious
economic
loss
public
health
concern.
Lactiplantibacillus
plantarum
one
of
the
most
promising
candidates
for
use
food
as
fungal
antagonist
biodetoxification
agent.
In
this
study,
347
L.
strains
were
preliminarily
evaluated
antifungal
activity
against
P.
Tucker.
Only
5.48%
L.plantarum
tested
exerted
strong
antagonism
IMAU70087
showed
greatest
inhibitory
exhibited
broad
seven
test
mold
species.
Moreover,
cell-free
supernatant
(CFS)
thermostability
protease
resistance.
The
potential
metabolites
identified
CFS
by
UPLC/QTOF/MS
metabolomics
analysis.
These
mainly
organic
acids,
some
which
properties.
This
study
provided
valuable
insights
into
inhibitor
enhancing
preservation.
