Tannins and copper sulphate as antimicrobial agents to prevent contamination of Posidonia oceanica seedling culture for restoration purposes by Adriana Alagna, Adriana Alagna, Vincenzo Maximiliano Giacalone, Vincenzo Maximiliano Giacalone, Arturo Zenone, Arturo Zenone, Arturo Zenone, Marco Martinez, Giovanni D’Anna, Giovanni D’Anna, Gaspare Buffa, Gaspare Buffa, Caterina Jessica Cavalca, Anna Poli, Anna Poli, Giovanna Cristina Varese, Giovanna Cristina Varese, Valeria Paola Prigione, Valeria Paola Prigione, Fabio Badalamenti, Fabio Badalamenti

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Advancing food preservation with quercetin-based Nanocomposites: Antimicrobial, antioxidant, and controlled-release strategies - A review by Sakshi Jasrotia, Sonali Gupta, Manas Laxman Kudipady, Yashoda Malgar Puttaiahgowda

“…This review examines Qr-functionalized nanocomposite films, focusing on their ability to inhibit pathogens (e.g., Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus) and prevent oxidative damage through radical scavenging and metal chelation. …”
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Investigating the Quantification Capabilities of a Nanopore-Based Sequencing Platform for Food Safety Application via External Standards of Lambda DNA and Lambda Spiked Beef by Sky Harper, Katrina L. Counihan, Siddhartha Kanrar, George C. Paoli, Shannon Tilman, Andrew G. Gehring

“…Six hundred million cases of disease and roughly 420,000 deaths occur globally each year due to foodborne pathogens. Current methods to screen and identify pathogens in swine, poultry, and cattle products include immuno-based techniques (e.g., immunoassay integrated biosensors), molecular methods (e.g., DNA hybridization and PCR assays), and traditional culturing. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Microbial Growth in Raw and Pasteurized Cow and Camel Milk During Chilled Storage by Mohammed Aladhadh, Emad M. Abdallah

“…Camel milk has been an integral component of diets in the Middle East for millennia. …”
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Reassessing Schistosoma worms: the overlooked role in host pathology and disease elimination by Haoran Zhong, Zhiqiang Fu, Jinming Liu, Yamei Jin

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Feed status and skin injury modulate immunopathology, global gene expression, and survival in channel catfish during virulent Aeromonas hydrophila infection by Yesutor K. Soku, Miles D. Lange, Jason W. Abernathy, Nithin M. Sankappa, Nithin M. Sankappa, Craig A. Shoemaker, Karl Hayden, Linnea K. Andersen, Ida Phillips, Ida Phillips, Toufic Nashar, Temesgen Samuel, Abdelrahman Mohamed

“…IntroductionVirulent Aeromonas hydrophila is a major pathogen in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), that causes motile Aeromonas septicemia and significant economic losses. …”
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Recent loss of the Dim2 DNA methyltransferase decreases mutation rate in repeats and changes evolutionary trajectory in a fungal pathogen. by Mareike Möller, Michael Habig, Cécile Lorrain, Alice Feurtey, Janine Haueisen, Wagner C Fagundes, Alireza Alizadeh, Michael Freitag, Eva H Stukenbrock

“…Strains of the plant pathogenic fungus Zymoseptoria tritici appeared to lack cytosine DNA methylation (5mC) because gene amplification followed by Repeat-Induced Point mutation (RIP) resulted in the inactivation of the dim2 DNA methyltransferase gene. 5mC is, however, present in closely related sister species. …”
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Non-pathogenic Trojan horse Nissle1917 triggers mitophagy through PINK1/Parkin pathway to discourage colon cancer by Yang Wang, Yao Liu, Xiaomin Su, Lili Niu, Nannan Li, Ce Xu, Zanya Sun, Huishu Guo, Shun Shen, Minghua Yu

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Isolation, Identification, Biological Characterization, and Pathogenicity of Entomopathogenic Fungus from the Larvae of the <i>Evergestis extimalis</i> (Scopoli) (Lepidoptera: Pyra... by Youhua Ma, Minggang Qin, Yuanfang Zeng, Yinyin Shen, Youpeng Lai, Guangxin Lu

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Antibacterial Efficacy of Benefect™ Botanical Disinfectant in Comparison with Sodium Hypochlorite and Chlorohexidine Against Multiple Endodontic Pathogens: An Ex Vivo Study by Sarmed Toma, Joseph Ferracciolo, Mazin Askar, Eric Krukonis, Susan Paurazas

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Identifying Key Pathogens and Effective Control Agents for <i>Astragalus membranaceus</i> var. <i>mongholicus</i> Root Rot by Bo Zhang, Bingyan Xia, Chunyan Wang, Ouli Xiao, Tielin Wang, Haoran Zhao, Xiaofeng Dai, Jieyin Chen, Yonggang Wang, Zhiqiang Kong

“…Based on the excellent performance of the biocontrol bacteria and fungicides in the pathogen control tests, future research should focus on field trials to verify the synergistic effect of this integrated control strategy and clarify the interaction mechanism between the antibacterial metabolites produced by the biocontrol bacteria KRS006 and carbendazim. …”
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Identification of STAT3 signaling as a shared pathogenic signature in systemic lupus erythematosus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and asthma by Arman Mokaram Doust Delkhah

“…Abstract While patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have a higher risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, the underlying mechanisms have yet to be elucidated. To this end, by integrating transcriptomic data obtained from blood specimens for each disorder, this study made an effort to investigate shared pathogenic signatures in these three disorders. …”
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Phytochemical composition and antimicrobial potential of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni extract and its topical spray formulation against animal skin pathogens by Ranee Singh, Glenn Neville Borlace, Patchanee Sringam, Eakachai Thongkham, Jareerat Aiemsaard

“…Background and Aim: The rise of antimicrobial resistance in veterinary medicine is a significant concern, particularly for pathogens responsible for skin infections. Although Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni (stevia) has demonstrated effective antimicrobial properties, there is limited research on its efficacy against animal skin pathogens. …”
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Occurrence and Pathogenicity of Indigenous Entomopathogenic Fungi Isolates to Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J. E. Smith) in Western Amhara, Ethiopia by Mequanint Andualem Mekonnen, Gebremariam Asaye Emirie, Solomon Yilma Mitiku, Bogale Nigir Hailemariam, Melkamu Birhanie Mekonnen, Anteneh Ademe Mengistu

“…All of the isolates tested were pathogenic to larvae of fall armyworm, with mortalities varying from 30 to 80% at 10 days posttreatment. …”
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MORPHOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF POSTHARVEST FUNGAL PATHOGEN (Penicillium chrysogenum) IN POMEGRANATE FRUITS (Punica granatum L.) IN DUHOK PROVENCE- IRAQ by Dalal Sinjari, Shahad Abdullah, Jaladet Jubrael, Vian Musa

“…This study may pave the way for the distribution of P. chrysogenum pathogens in Duhok City and highlights the importance of integrating molecular and morphological techniques for accurate identification.…”
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Morphological transformation of silver nanoparticles to nanofibers via gallic acid conjugation: A synergistic approach against multidrug-resistant pathogens by Dhuha S. Khaleel, Thamer Y. Mutter, Layth L. Hamid, Omar M. Hassan

“…The synergy between silver and gallic acid, together with the nanofibrous morphology, offers a promising platform for developing next-generation antimicrobial agents against MDR pathogens.…”
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Butyric acid from ligilactobacillus animalis 2020MB acts on membrane BamA to control avian pathogenic escherichia coli by Haichang Yin, Zunhe Du, Xinjie Jiang, Yao Zhou, Zhenhua Jin, Feng Cong

“…Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli can cause high morbidity, mortality, and serious economic losses to the global poultry industry. …”
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Design of a plasmonic optical biosensor based on a metal-insulator-metal ring resonator for the detection of various bacterial pathogens by Ali Khodaie, Yousef Rafighirani, Hamid Heidarzadeh, Javad Javidan

“…Abstract Rapid and sensitive detection of pathogenic bacteria is essential for healthcare, food safety, and environmental monitoring. …”
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The Role of ClpV in the Physiology and Pathogenicity of <i>Xanthomonas citri</i> subsp. <i>citri</i> Strain zlm1908 by Ya Li, Zilin Wu, Dengyan Liu, Kexin Cong, Jiajun Dai, Wenjie Xu, Yingtong Ke, Xinyi He

“…Although the <i>clpV</i>-deletion did not significantly affect bacterial growth or pathogenicity in terms of disease symptoms on citrus leaves, the mutant showed increased sensitivity to environmental stresses (NaCl, SDS, and H₂O₂) and antibiotics (β-lactams and aminoglycosides). …”
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Biological characterization and in vitro fungicide screening of a new pathogen of basal stem rot of Schisandra chinensis in Jilin Province, China by Taiping Tian, Mengqi Wang, Jingmeng Zhu, Yining Sun, Mingjie Ma, Guoliang Liu, Jinshuo Wang, Bing Zhao, Yiping Yan, Yue Wang, Yue Wang, Yanli Wang, Yanli Wang, Changyu Li, Changyu Li, Dongyin Wang, Fang Yang, Wenpeng Lu, Wenpeng Lu, Peilei Xu, Peilei Xu

“…Among the fungicides tested, 98% fluazinam showed the strongest inhibitory effect with an EC₅₀ value of 5.658 mg/L.DiscussionThis study confirms I. robusta as a novel and virulent pathogen of S. chinensis in Jilin Province. The findings provide foundational data on its biology and pathogenicity and identify fluazinam as a promising candidate for integrated management of basal stem rot disease.…”
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