DNA metabarcoding reveal hidden diversity of periphytic eukaryotes on marine Antarctic macroalgae by PAULO EDUARDO A.S. CÂMARA, FRANCIANE MARIA PELLIZZARI, FABYANO A.C. LOPES, EDUARDO T. AMORIM, FÁBIO L.V. BONES, DAFNE A. ANJOS, MICHELINE CARVALHO-SILVA, PETER CONVEY, LUIZ HENRIQUE ROSA

“…The ITS2 region was used as a barcode and our analysis yielded 77 eukaryotic ASVs spanning five Kingdoms (Fungi, Metazoa, Chromista, Protozoa, and Viridiplantae) and ten phyla (Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, Cercozoa, Ciliophora, Ochrophyta, Amebozoa, Chlorophyta, Rhodophyta, Bryophyta and Cnidaria). …”
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EFISIENSI PUPUK POSFAT AKIBAT KOMBINASI INOKULASI MIKORIZA ARBUSKULA (FMA)-SP-36TERHADAP ARSITEKSTUR AKAR KELAPA SAWIT (Elaeis quineensis Jacq) DI MAIN NURSERY by SRI UTAMI LESTARI, MURYANTO MURYANTO, ENNY MUTRYARNY

“… Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kombinasi Fungi Mikoriza Arbuskula (FMA) – Pupuk SP-36 terhadap pertumbuhan tanaman kelapa sawit (Elaeis guineensis Jacq) di main nursery. …”
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Microwave Synthesis, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Activity of Some Novel Isatin Derivatives by Ayman El-Faham, Wael N. Hozzein, Mohammad A. M. Wadaan, Sherine N. Khattab, Hazem A. Ghabbour, Hoong-Kun Fun, Mohammed Rafiq Siddiqui

“…The synthesized compounds were screened for antimicrobial activity against selected bacteria and fungi. The results revealed that the N-alkyl isatin derivatives were biologically active with different spectrums activity. …”
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New insights into the DNA extraction and PCR amplification of minute ascomycetes in the genus Laboulbenia (Pezizomycotina, Laboulbeniales) by Warre Van Caenegem, Danny Haelewaters

“…Abstract Molecular studies of fungi within the order Laboulbeniales (Ascomycota, Pezizomycotina) have been hampered for years because of their minute size, inability to grow in axenic culture, and lack of reliable and cost-efficient DNA extraction protocols. …”
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Micromorphological and Chemical Approaches to Understand Changes in Ecological Functions of Metal-Impacted Soils under Various Land Uses by J. A. Acosta, S. Martinez-Martinez, A. Faz, J. M. Van Mourik, J. M. Arocena

“…Urban and natural lands were contaminated with Pb, Cd, and Zn. Microarthropods and fungi are observed to be active in the litter decomposition in natural, agricultural and urban lands which indicates that total concentration of PTMs in soils is not a good indicator to evaluate the limitations of PTMs to fauna activity. …”
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Studies of heavy metal contents and microbial composition of rhizosphere of <i>Panicum maximum</i> within and around auto mechanic workshop in Benin City by O Osazuwa, I Beckley, UC Osayamen

“…Percentage hydrocarbon degrading fungi was 133.3% in samples collected from Oredo, compared to 31.82 in the control. …”
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Quorum sensing-mediated inter-specific conidial anastomosis tube fusion between Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and C. siamense by Nikita Mehta, Abhishek Baghela

“…Abstract Many plant pathogenic filamentous fungi undergo fusion of conidia through conidial anastomosis tubes (CATs), which is believed to facilitate horizontal gene transfer between species. …”
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Fungal and oomycete pathogens and heavy metals: an inglorious couple in the environment by Joanna Gajewska, Jolanta Floryszak-Wieczorek, Ewa Sobieszczuk-Nowicka, Autar Mattoo, Magdalena Arasimowicz-Jelonek

“…Although the effects of HMs on plants, animals and humans have been extensively studied, yet little is known about their effects on the (patho)biology of the microorganisms belonging to a unique group of filamentous eukaryotic pathogens, i.e., fungi and oomycetes. Much of the literature concerning mainly model species has revealed that HM stress affects their hyphal growth, morphology, and sporulation. …”
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7-Chloroquinolin-4-yl Arylhydrazone Derivatives: Synthesis and Antifungal Activity by Auri R. Duval, Pedro H. Carvalho, Maieli C. Soares, Daniela P. Gouvêa, Geonir M. Siqueira, Rafael G. Lund, Wilson Cunico

“…Fifteen 7-chloro-4-arylhydrazonequinolines have been evaluated for their in vitro antifungal activity against eight oral fungi: Candida albicans, C. parapsilosis, C. lipolytica, C. tropicalis, C. famata, C. glabrata, Rhodutorula mucilaginosa, and R. glutinis. …”
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Microbiological tests of fresh bull semen collected at breeding establishment by M. A. Sushkova, I. Ya. Stroganova, S. А. Schislenko

“…. № anaerobes and pathogenic fungi were detected. Four Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates and three Proteus vulgaris isolates recovered during the test have demonstrated susceptibility to ciprofloxacin that can be used for etiotropic treatment of bulls identified as bacteria carriers.…”
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A severe microsporidian disease in cultured Atlantic Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) by Alejandro López-Verdejo, Francisco E. Montero, Fernando de la Gándara, Miguel A. Gallego, Aurelio Ortega, Juan Antonio Raga, José F. Palacios-Abella

“…Abstract One of the most promising aquaculture species is the Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) with high market value; disease control is crucial to prevent and reduce mortality and monetary losses. Microsporidia (Fungi) are a potential source of damage to bluefin tuna aquaculture. …”
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Effect of agro industrial wastes compost on soil health and onion yields improvements: Study at field condition by Feyisa Girma Erana, Tesfaye Alemu Tenkegna, Seyoum Leta Asfaw

“…Results Compost amendment improved the soil pH, TOC, TKN, field capacity (FC), permanent wilting point (PWP), and available water content (AWC), cultivable bacterial count and fungi. But no significant effect was found on electrical conductivity (EC), available phosphorus (P) compared to the control. …”
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Onychomycosis Caused by Fusarium spp. in Dakar, Senegal: Epidemiological, Clinical, and Mycological Study by Khadim Diongue, Mouhamadou Ndiaye, Mame Cheikh Seck, Mamadou Alpha Diallo, Aïda Sadikh Badiane, Daouda Ndiaye

“…Fusarium spp. represent 9 to 44% of onychomycoses caused by fungi other than dermatophytes. This retrospective study describes 17 cases of Fusarium onychomycosis diagnosed at the Laboratory of Parasitology and Mycology of Le Dantec University Hospital in Dakar, Senegal, from 2014 to 2016. …”
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Effects on Glomus mosseae Root Colonization by Paenibacillus polymyxa and Paenibacillus brasilensis Strains as Related to Soil P-Availability in Winter Wheat by Veronica Arthurson, Karin Hjort, Diriba Muleta, Lotta Jäderlund, Ulf Granhall

“…., P. polymyxa) could positively influence uptake of phosphorus in P-deficient soils by wheat plants, provided that suitable AM fungi (e.g., G. mosseae) are present.…”
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Preparation and Efficacy of Microemulsion Carvacrol-Based Fruit and Vegetable Cleaner and Its Application on Cherry Tomatoes by Yanshuo Wang, Dianjun Sun, Yinghan Zhang, Yichong Zhou, Ruyi Jin, Xiaoli Peng, Jian Li

“…The study found that carvacrol demonstrated a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) ranging between 0.25 and 0.5 mg/mL against four foodborne pathogenic bacteria and three spoilage fungi. The formulated cleaner, containing 67 mg/mL of carvacrol, demonstrated superior characteristics (a particle size of 228 nm, an absolute zeta potential of 21.4 mv, and a stability coefficient of 91.2%). …”
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Harnessing nature: Phytoextracts as sustainable remedies for fungal crop diseases by Nayeema jan, Mansoor Ahmad Malik, Nusrat Ahmad, Mohd Yaqub Bhat

“…Ex Benth and Euphorbia wallichii Hook f. these different plant extractswere screened for their antifungal activity against various phytopathogenic fungi, viz. Alternaria burnsii, Albifimbria viridis, Nigrospora sp., Mucor fragilis, Fusarium chlamydosporum, F. equiseti, F. solani, Curvularia lunata, Neocosmospora falciformis and Trichothecium roseum. …”
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Purification, Characterization, and Biocatalytic and Antibiofilm Activity of a Novel Dextranase from Talaromyces sp. by Mahasen Mohamed Ahmed Ebaya, Mohammed El-Mowafy, Mohamed Mohamed Adel El-Sokkary, Ramadan Hassan

“…Dextranase is a useful enzyme that catalyzes the degradation of dextran to low-molecular-weight fractions, which have many critical commercial and clinical applications. Endophytic fungi represent a source of both high heat-stable and pH-stable enzymes. …”
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Shoot complexes on the apical part of the crown of generative <i>Fraxinus excelsior</i> L. trees by I. S. Antonova, M. S. Televinova

“…Mass mortality of this species due to fungi and insects determines the relevance of its detailed research. …”
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Vermicomposting of cow dung amended with eggshell powder: Possible roles of eggshell powder on the growth models of Serendipita indica, wheat growth and performances and soil enzym... by Mohammad Zarea, Nasrin Karimi

“…Results revealed when cow dung was amended with eggshell powder provided a better condition for earthworm growth and enhancing the colonization percentage of wheat root with indigenous mycorrhizal fungi. CDES vermicompost caused the increase in soil basal respiration and soil enzymatic activities.Conclusion Eggshell powder growth promoting effect can be attributed to the biologically active compound that exists in eggshell extract.…”
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Activation of Vitamin D Regulates Response of Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells to Aspergillus fumigatus in an Autocrine Fashion by Pei Li, Ting Wu, Xin Su, Yi Shi

“…Aspergillus fumigatus (A. fumigatus) is one of the most common fungi to cause diseases in humans. Recent evidence has demonstrated that airway epithelial cells play an important role in combating A. fumigatus through inflammatory responses. …”
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