International Journal of Fungi
Volume 1, Issue 1 (2024)
Table of contents
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Epidemiology and Mycological Analysis of Superficial Mycosis in a Northern Indian Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Background: A fungal infection that affects the outer layer of the skin and its connective tissue, including hair and nails, is called superficial mycosis. These infections are typically caused by fungi, which thrive on keratin, the proteinthat makes up the nails, hair, and skin. A common disease that can affect people of any age, gender, or race is superficial mycosis. Usually, it appears as a streaky red rash that can …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Prevalence of Rose Powdery Mildew in Different Districts of Himachal Pradesh, India
Abstract: The present investigation was done in the month of March to June and August to November to survey the powdery mildew infection on commercial greenhouses, nurseries and garden grown roses. Powdery mildew manifests as white to grayish patches of powdery growth on the surfaces of plant organs. Powdery mildew of rose was presented all rose growing areas of districts Bilaspur, Kangra, Mandi, Sirmour, Shimla and Solan during the years 2015 …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles: Antifungal Efficacy Against Aspergillus niger and Agricultural Benefits
Abstract: Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are gaining significant attention in agriculture due to their potent antifungal properties. This study focuses on evaluating the antifungal effects of green synthesized AgNPs derived from Aloe vera leaf extract against the pathogenic fungus Aspergillus niger. The results indicate that the synthesized nanoparticles exhibited a strong absorption maximum at 550 nm, indicative of surface plasmon resonance. UV-Vis spectroscopy was used to analyze the nanoparticles, and the solution …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Evaluation of Antioxidant and Cytotoxic activities of Mycelia Biomass and Culture broth of three Edible Mushrooms, Morchella conica, Hericium erinaceus and Pleurotus florida Grown in Submerged Culture
Abstract: Mycelia biomass of three edible mushrooms namely, Morchella conica, Pleurotus florida and Hericium erinaceus were grown as submerged culture in potato dextrose broth supplemented with yeast extract, potassium dihydrogen orthophosphate and magnesium sulphate. The mycelia biomass was extracted with 70% ethanol and culture broth with ethyl acetate. The solvents were evaporated to dryness at low temperature using a rotary vacuum evaporator and the residues thus obtained were used for the …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 37–50 Read article
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Diversity of Agaricaceae (Basidiomycota: Agaricales) in Dharampur and Kaprada Taluka, Valsad District: A Taxonomic Study
Abstract: The fungal diversity of Dharampur and Kaprada Taluka in Valsad District, Gujarat, India, particularly within the Agaricaceae family, has been extensively studied. According to a standard reference text, the Agaricaceae contains 85 genera and 1340 species. Agaricaceae fungi, categorized as macrofungi, are prevalent in this region and are notably utilized by local tribal communities for culinary purposes due to their edibility. The life cycle of Agaricus is cyclic beginning with …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 51–62 Read article