Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Dec. 24, 2024
Introduction
The
exploration
of
new
bioactive
compounds
for
agricultural
applications
is
critical
sustainable
development.
Endophytic
fungi,
particularly
those
from
underexplored
biomes
in
Brazil,
represent
a
promising
source
natural
compounds.
This
study
focused
on
isolation
and
bioprospecting
endophytic
fungi
the
medicinal
plant
Vochysia
divergens
(Pohl),
grown
Serra
do
Amolar
(Brazilian
Pantanal
Biome),
with
an
additional
emphasis
conserving
microbial
biodiversity.
Methods
results
Leaves
petioles
were
collected
18
V.
specimens,
which
293
endophytes
isolated
grouped
by
morphological
characteristics
into
91
phenotypes.
One
representative
each
phenotype
was
selected
secondary
metabolite
extraction
taxonomic
identification.
Fungi
belonging
to
27
families
32
different
genera
identified,
Diaporthe
,
Phyllosticta
Pseudofusicoccum
as
most
predominant.
We
also
introduce
describe
species,
amolarensis
.
Multiple
extracts
inhibited
mycelial
growth
phytopathogenic
fungus
Colletotrichum
abscissum
superior
effect
compared
fungicide
control.
These
produced
Xylaria
arbuscula
Nemania
primolutea
Additionally,
extract
one
X.
isolate
displayed
moderate
activity
against
phytopathogen
citricarpa
HPLC-UV
HPLC-MS
analyses
these
inhibitory
revealed
products
beneficial
potential
that
need
characterization
have
their
modes
action
elucidated.
Discussion
Finally,
very
important
contribution
this
ex
situ
conservation
biodiversity
Amolar,
allowing
future
studies
biotechnological
involving
region.
Applied Food Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(2), P. 100468 - 100468
Published: Aug. 9, 2024
Given
the
environmental,
ethical,
and
food
security
challenges
posed
by
conventional
agriculture
animal
husbandry,
transition
towards
sustainable
systems
is
essential.
Plant-based
foods,
especially
those
enhanced
fermentation,
present
a
viable
solution.
Fermentation
reduces
ecological
footprint,
aligns
with
ethical
standards,
enhances
plant-based
proteins'
nutritional
value
sensory
attributes,
offering
credible
alternative
to
products.
This
paper
explores
fermentation's
transformative
role
in
developing
meats,
dairy,
protein
alternatives,
emphasizing
its
benefits,
including
improved
gut
health
through
probiotics
prebiotics.
It
also
addresses
such
as
producing
undesirable
by-products,
potential
risks,
increased
costs
associated
fermentation.
Detailed
examinations
of
specific
fermentation
processes—alcoholic,
lactic
acid,
acetic
propionic
butyric
acid—and
their
impact
on
enhancing
value,
digestibility,
flavor
foods
are
presented.
Case
studies
from
pioneering
companies
demonstrate
technologies'
practical
applications
market
potential.
Lastly,
discusses
future
opportunities
scaling
up
processes
incorporating
advanced
biotechnological
techniques
further
enhance
sustainability
outcomes.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(7), P. 2757 - 2757
Published: March 27, 2024
In
recent
years,
the
sustainability
of
cosmetic
products
has
received
growing
interest
from
industry
and
consumers
due
to
recommendation
implementation
circular
economy
European
Green
Deal.
The
sustainable
development
strategy
takes
into
account
reduction
waste
energy
consumption,
covers
all
processes
producing
using
cosmetics,
starting
method
obtaining
raw
materials,
through
process
cosmetics
bulk,
selection
packaging.
Particularly,
materials
a
large
impact
on
emulsion.
One
way
resource
recovery
is
use
agro-food
by-products
discarded
produce
because
most
them
possess
value-added
bioactive
compounds,
such
as
enzymes
nutrients
with
high
functionality.
Their
may
be
performed
by
more
extraction
processes,
leading
natural
oils,
extracts,
polymers,
phytosterols,
vitamins,
minerals,
unsaturated
fatty
acids.
A
relatively
new
innovative
form
designing
bioavailable
fermentation,
where
bioferments
are
obtained
plant-based
food
materials.
addition,
optimization
emulsification
applying
low-energy
methods
crucial
step
in
cosmetics.
This
allows
not
only
carbon
footprint,
but
also
preservation
valuable
properties
used
following
paper
discusses
creating
emulsions
energy-saving
procedures
fermentation
process.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(23), P. 3368 - 3368
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
The
integration
of
machine
learning
(ML)
into
material
manufacturing
has
driven
advancements
in
optimizing
biopolymer
production
processes.
ML
techniques,
applied
across
various
stages
production,
enable
the
analysis
complex
data
generated
throughout
identifying
patterns
and
insights
not
easily
observed
through
traditional
methods.
As
sustainable
alternatives
to
petrochemical-based
plastics,
biopolymers
present
unique
challenges
due
their
reliance
on
variable
bio-based
feedstocks
processing
conditions.
This
review
systematically
summarizes
current
applications
techniques
aiming
provide
a
comprehensive
reference
for
future
research
while
highlighting
potential
enhance
efficiency,
reduce
costs,
improve
product
quality.
also
shows
role
algorithms,
including
supervised,
unsupervised,
deep
Frontiers in Food Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5
Published: March 5, 2025
Fermentation
by
lactic
acid
bacteria
has
been
used
for
millennia
to
preserve
food
and
make
it
more
palatable.
These
microorganisms
may
also
generate
bioactive
compounds
with
the
potential
serve
as
components
in
active
edible
packaging
or
alternative
therapeutics.
Dairy
waste
products,
especially
whey,
provide
a
substrate
growth
of
these
bacteria,
can
be
incorporated
into
formulations
packaging.
This
minireview
deals
use
dairy
grow
produce
compounds,
specifically
antimicrobial
peptides
immunoregulatory
molecules,
their
therapeutic
applications.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 1120 - 1120
Published: Sept. 16, 2024
Fermented
foods
have
been
a
part
of
human
civilization
since
ancient
times,
offering
enhanced
flavors,
extended
shelf-life,
and
improved
nutritional
value
through
the
action
microorganisms
[...]
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 4287 - 4287
Published: May 18, 2024
The
group
of
innovative
ingredients
in
cosmetic
preparations
includes
bio-ferments
(Bs),
which
are
characterized
by
high
bioactivity
and
biocompatibility,
one
the
plants
rich
bioactive
compounds
that
has
a
beneficial
effect
on
skin
body
is
Silybum
marianum.
Bio-ferments
obtained
from
this
plant
becoming
increasingly
useful
as
active
cosmetics.
In
present
study,
four
different
were
fermentation
pomace
(B-P),
extract
(B-E),
oil
(B-O),
seeds
(B-S)
milk
thistle.
Their
biodegradability
(%B),
total
polyphenols
content
(Folin–Ciocalteu
method),
antimicrobial,
antioxidant
(DPPH,
ABTS,
FRAP
methods),
chelating
(Fe2+
ions),
reduction
(Cu2+
Fe3+
ions)
properties,
well
acidity,
evaluated.
contact
angle
using
sessile
drop
method
was
assessed
to
investigate
bio-ferments’
impact
wettability.
Finally,
selected
phenolic
acids
Bs
evaluated
HPLC
method,
while
lactic
acid
(LA)
GC-MS
method.
All
(13.56
±
0.10–15.28
0.12
mmol
GA/L
B),
(0.08
0.01–0.17
0.01
Fe2+/L
B)
activity
(DPPH
2.41
0.01–3.53
Tx/L
reducing
Cu2+
ions.
Gallic
acid,
protocatechuic
caffeic
neochlorogenic
coumaric
LA
identified
Bs.
most
increased
antibacterial
for
B-P
observed
strain
Staphylococcus
aureus
(MIC
=
250
μL/mL)
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
μL/mL).
Simultaneously,
B-S
demonstrated
highest
inhibitory
effects
against
Escherichia
coli
125
μL/mL),
emphasizing
varied
antimicrobial
profiles
these
bacterial
strains.
Research
aerobic
biodegradation
level
degradation
(%B
60
1–65
3),
all
categorized
readily
degradable
according
OECD
classification.