Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: April 8, 2024
Fungal
diseases
such
as
the
devastating
rice
blast
pose
severe
threats
to
crop
production
worldwide.
Biological
control
of
caused
by
fungal
pathogens
is
an
environment-friendly
approach
for
safeguarding
production.
But
insufficient
availability
microbial
agents
effective
against
various
has
hampered
development
green
in
crops.
In
this
study,
we
identified
a
broad-spectrum
antifungal
bacterium,
Streptomyces
graminearus
STR-1,
showing
antagonistic
activity
diverse
including
Magnaporthe
oryzae
,
Rhizoctonia
solani
Fusarium
graminearum
Ustilaginoidea
virens
and
Bipolaris
maydis
.
Its
was
relatively
stable
less
affected
temperature
pH.
Evaluation
biocontrol
STR-1
revealed
that
prevented
controlled
disease
via
eliciting
plant
immunity
suppressing
infection-structure
development.
broth
extract
inhibited
spore
germination,
likely
through
inhibiting
protein
synthesis.
Combining
LC–MS
chromatography
analysis
antimicrobial
compounds
purified
from
extract,
together
with
decoding
genomic
sequence,
4-oxo-4-[(1-phenylethyl)amino]but-2-enoic
acid,
1,3,5-Trimethylpyrazole
SMA-1
potential
main
secondary
metabolites
associated
its
effects.
This
study
suggests
bacterial
strain
could
be
used
identifying
highly
containing
other
diseases.
The
application
active
offers
promising
measure
tackle
disease.
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
96(21), P. 8221 - 8233
Published: May 13, 2024
Compared
with
traditional
"lock–key
mode"
biosensors,
a
sensor
array
consists
of
series
sensing
elements
based
on
intermolecular
interactions
(typically
hydrogen
bonds,
van
der
Waals
forces,
and
electrostatic
interactions).
At
the
same
time,
arrays
also
have
advantages
fast
response,
high
sensitivity,
low
energy
consumption,
cost,
rich
output
signals,
imageability,
which
attracted
widespread
attention
from
researchers.
Nanozymes
are
nanomaterials
own
enzyme-like
properties.
Because
adjustable
activity,
stability,
cost
effectiveness
nanozymes,
they
potential
candidates
for
construction
to
different
signals
analytes
through
chemoresponse
colorants,
solves
shortcomings
sensors
that
cannot
support
multiple
detection
lack
universality.
Recently,
nanozymes
as
nonspecific
recognition
receptors
has
much
more
researchers
been
applied
precise
proteins,
bacteria,
heavy
metals.
In
this
perspective,
is
given
regulation
their
activity.
Particularly,
building
principles
methods
analyzed,
applications
summarized.
Finally,
approaches
overcome
challenges
perspectives
presented
analyzed
facilitating
further
research
development
nanozyme
arrays.
This
perspective
should
be
helpful
gaining
insight
into
ideas
within
field
Scientifica,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024, P. 1 - 12
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
These
days,
two
important
issues
are
causing
concern
in
the
global
community:
alarmingly
growing
trend
of
human
population
and
issue
food
security.
To
this
end,
people
around
world
have
been
searching
for
solutions
that
could
feed
needy
a
sustainable
way.
In
response
to
urgent
call,
scientists
from
started
working
on
increasing
crop
production
productivity
by
controlling
pathogens
harm
crops.
Synthetic
fungicides
use
diseases
several
decades,
but
later,
due
evidenced
side
effects
fungicides,
there
attempts
shift
towards
less
cost-effective
eco-friendly
method
diseases,
so
far,
many
remarkable
results
achieved.
However,
effective
shorter
shelf
life
microbial
biofungicides,
as
well
accessibility
these
biofungicides
growers
world,
it
became
difficult
remove
totally
market.
minimize
problem,
researchers
suggested
an
integrated
approach:
combination
with
reduced
dose
synthetic
fungicides.
Hence,
review
explored
status
merits
demerits
compared
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Dec. 12, 2023
Addressing
the
pressing
issues
of
increased
food
demand,
declining
crop
productivity
under
varying
agroclimatic
conditions,
and
deteriorating
soil
health
resulting
from
overuse
agricultural
chemicals,
requires
innovative
effective
strategies
for
present
era.
Microbial
bioformulation
technology
is
a
revolutionary,
eco-friendly
alternative
to
agrochemicals
that
paves
way
sustainable
agriculture.
This
harnesses
power
potential
microbial
strains
their
cell-free
filtrate
possessing
specific
properties,
such
as
phosphorus,
potassium,
zinc
solubilization,
nitrogen
fixation,
siderophore
production,
pathogen
protection.
The
application
bioformulations
offers
several
remarkable
advantages,
including
its
nature,
plant
probiotic
long-term
viability,
positioning
it
promising
future
To
maintain
survival
viability
strains,
diverse
carrier
materials
are
employed
provide
essential
nourishment
support.
Various
with
unique
pros
cons
available,
choosing
most
appropriate
one
key
consideration,
substantially
extends
shelf
life
cells
maintains
overall
quality
bioinoculants.
An
exemplary
modern
involves
immobilizing
utilizing
filters
preserve
efficacy
bioinoculants,
showcasing
cutting-edge
progress
in
this
field.
Moreover,
delivery
fields
another
critical
aspect
improve
efficiency.
Proper
suitable
formulations
boost
fertility,
soil’s
ecology,
enhance
nutrition,
support
physiological
biochemical
processes,
leading
yields
manner
while
reducing
reliance
on
expensive
toxic
agrochemicals.
manuscript
centers
exploring
materials,
providing
insights
into
selection
criteria,
development
process
bioformulations,
precautions,
best
practices
various
lands.
promoting
growth
defense
against
pathogens
diseases,
addressing
biosafety
concerns,
also
focal
point
study.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
71(46), P. 17584 - 17596
Published: Nov. 8, 2023
Postharvest
diseases
caused
by
fungal
pathogens
are
significant
contributors
to
the
postharvest
losses
of
fruits.
Moreover,
some
produce
mycotoxins,
which
further
compromise
safety
and
quality
In
this
review,
potential
biotechnological
biocontrol
approaches
for
mitigating
mycotoxins
in
fruits
is
explored.
The
review
begins
discussing
impact
on
fruit
losses.
Next,
it
provides
an
overview
major
pathogens.
Subsequently,
delves
into
role
controlling
these
diseases.
also
explored
application
agents,
such
as
antagonistic
yeasts,
bacteria,
fungi,
can
suppress
pathogen
growth.
Furthermore,
future
trends
challenges
two
discussed
detail.
Overall,
provide
insights
promising
strategies
managing