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193 articles for “Fungi”
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Occupational Infections and Preventive Measures: An Update
Abstract: There are many infections which are closely associated with certain occupations, whereby the workers are put at a higher risk of being contracted with certain infections in the work setup. Occupational hazards are classified as being either physical (high temperature or pressure) or chemical (organic solvents and chemicals) or biological (virus, bacteria, fungi) hazard. Sometimes the prevalent occupation-associated life-style results in higher risk of exposure to the infections. These hazards …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 88–97 Read article
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Applications of nanotechnology in Agriculture
Abstract: Nanotechnology is expected to open new way by making a very significant impact on the world’s economy, industry and people’s lives. With the increased globalization of agricultural and food industry, there is a necessity of a developed and innovative tool to restructure the agricultural and food industry through diagnosis and treatment of diseases, enhancing the ability of plants to absorb nutrients and resist microbial and pest infectionsusing the aspects of …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and its Applications—A Review
Abstract: AbstractSilver has been used time immemorial in the household for its antimicrobial activity. Due to advancement in healthcare research, antibiotics with better antimicrobial activities were developed by human beings. Due to overuse of antibiotics, pathogenic microorganisms start developing resistance against antibiotics. Nowadays antibiotic resistance has become a major healthcare problem. This shifted healthcare researchers to exploit antimicrobial property of silver to combat against resistant pathogenic microorganisms. Nanotechnology has emerged as …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 19, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–22 Read article
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APPLICATION OF MICROBIAL TYROSINASE ENZYME FOR INDUSTRY EFFLUENT TREATMENT CONTAINING PHENOL
Abstract: Phenolic compounds are the major pollutants found in the wastewater. Mostly phenolic compounds are derived from several industrial activities like leather, steel and iron manufacturing, petrol refining and also from mining industries (U.S.EPA, 1980). They are found highly toxic and corroding in nature. They are very harmful for living beings as they cause skin disease, respiratory and gastrointestinal ulcer, hematological changes, kidney and nervous system disorder.Traditional treatments like chemical oxidation …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 6–13 Read article
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A Benign Route for the Synthesis of MgO Nanoparticles and Their Antifungal Activity
Abstract: Magnesium oxide nanoparticles (MgO NP’s) with particle size 50±10 nm were prepared by hydrothermal method and further characterized by X-ray Diffractometry (XRD) and high resolution field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). The prepared MgO NP’s were also evaluated for their antifungal activity against Trichothecium roseum, Cladosporium herbarum, and Alternaria alternata. The antifungal activity of the synthesized nanoparticles against the selected fungi was assessed as reduction in spore germination and by …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 23, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 37–44 Read article
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Cotton Diseases (verticillium dahlia) and Its Solutions by Using Different Techniques
Abstract: Cotton is imperative economically crop for diverse countries and play critical role in economy of any countries. Cotton is threatened by frequent reasons like pests and pathogen disease and preventing the plant growth. Cotton is implanting all over the world, like in central and eastern Asia, southern United States, West Africa, Brazil, India, China, and Australia, which is a cotton fiber exporter. India, China, Pakistan, and USA, which is a …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 25, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 24–37 Read article
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Antagonistic Potentials of Actinomycetes Isolated from Coastal Area of Niger Delta against Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange) and Lycopersicum esculentum (Tomato) Fungal Pathogens
Abstract: The antagonistic potentials of actinomycetes isolated from coastal area of Niger Delta against Citrus sinensis (sweet orange) and Lycopersicum esculentum (tomato) fungal pathogens were investigated. Marine sediment and water samples were collected from ten (10) different points from Onne Light Flow Terminal Seaport situated in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. The actinomycetes were isolated on Glycerol Starch Casein Nitrate Agar using spread plate technique as well as …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 4–15 Read article
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A review on Plastisphere
Abstract: Plastic waste contamination has emerged as a growing ecological issue of great significance. Plastic has been found in various environments, including within the human body, creating a growing threat to both ecosystems and people. In the ocean, plastic debris undergoes gradual fragmentation into tiny particles known as microplastics due to the disruption of physical and chemical processes. These microplastics serve as a habitat for diverse microbial communities, such as fungi, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 38–49 Read article
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In vitro Propagation of Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens L.) from Nodal Culture
Abstract: AbstractThe present study was initiated to optimize in vitro propagation protocol from nodal culture of geranium. Three surface sterilization treatments were tested, and treatment three-surface sterilization (treatment of explants with 1.5%(w/v) fungicide (Kocide 101) mixed with one drop of soup solution for 1 min, 70% ethanol for 1 min and with 1% NaClO for 3 min and again with 70% ethanol for 1 min was used throughout the experiment with …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 23–34 Read article
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Observations on Agroproduction in the Chota Province, Northern Peruvian Andes: A Narrative Approach
Abstract: Agro- and peccary production is a Homo sapiens activity which spans millennia now, it provides the species with the nutrient requirements necessary to sustain a growing society, also, it is a considerable source of income for agroproducers around the world. Observations on agroproduction for the Northern Peruvian Andes, in the Chota Province, are narrated for the reader: growing techniques and throughput, local genetic resources, seed production, food security and Perspectives …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Role of Neem based Biopesticides to control agricultural pest as an Environmental friendly management
Abstract: The present study aims to review various applications, advantages and shortcomings of different formulations of Neem-based bio-pesticides. The term bio-pesticide refers to the use of cow urine, plant extracts or microbial formulations, or a combination of these. The production of bio-pesticides involves simple strategies and thus they are very economical compare to chemical pesticides. The yield and quality of various agricultural and horticultural produces are adversely affected by the attack …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Impact Of Pesticides On Human Body Due To Soybean Farming In The State Of Madhya Pradesh
Abstract: Worldwide, agricultural areas, including the Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh, India, are growing concerned about pesticide pollution. This research aims to determine the extent and effect of pesticide pollution around the region's soybean Farming. In the Sehore district, soybean is an important agricultural product and a revenue generator for the Government. Pesticides are used extensively to control pests and illnesses which could harm the soybean farm. The study used various …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 49–55 Read article
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Biochemical Changes due to Various Environmental Pollutants Affecting the Therapeutic Potentialities of Certain Medicinal Plants
Abstract: ABSTRACTMedicinal herbs have been an essential part of human society since the civilization started. They are boon of nature to cure a number of ailments of human beings. Herbal medicines are a major component in all traditional medicine systems since all practitioners of Ayurveda, Homeopathic, Siddha and Unani systems of medicine regularly employ a large number of Indian medicinal plants as antibiotic agents. In the present study, various plant species …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles using Leaf and Stem Extracts of Eclipta alba and their Medical Applications
Abstract: AbstractBiosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using plants has emerged as a simple and feasible alternative to more complex physical and chemical synthetic procedures. Nanoparticles synthesis through greener routes can be used in a safer mode for various human applications. In this work, we describe a cost effective and environment friendly technique for biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles from 1mM AgNO3 solution using leaf and stem extracts of Eclipta alba as reducing as …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Breeding for Biotic Stresses Resistance in Vegetable Crops: A Review
Abstract: AbstractVegetable pests and diseases have major effect on its production. Although application of fungicides and pesticides has helped control plant diseases and insect/pests, but indiscriminate use of hazardous chemical causes environment pollution, chemical residues in vegetables above threshold levels and emergence of new races/biotypes. Therefore at this junction, breeding for the development of biotic resistant cultivars is major objective of vegetable breeder’s. Basic research on the genetic bases of pest …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 13–27 Read article
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Sterilization Protocol Optimization for Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens L.) in vitro Propagation from Nodal Culture
Abstract: AbstractThe present study was initiated to optimize sterilization protocol for in vitro propagation protocol from nodal culture of geranium. Three (treatment 1, 2 and 3) surface sterilization treatments were tested. According to the results of the sterilization test, the percentage of contaminated magenta in treatment 1 and 2 was 65.71 and 60%, respectively, which was highly reduced to 11.42% when Kocide 101 was applied before treating explants with Ethanol and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 34–38 Read article
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Strain Improvement of Lactobacillus casei Strain Shirota for Production of Bacteriocin and Its Utilization as a Biopreservative
Abstract: Food is a great concern for humans as well as for animals; also because as we buy vegetables and fruits from the market and after some days with or without refrigeration, they start getting spoiled. To minimize the spoilage and make them preserve for a long period, we did this research on preservation of vegetables and fruits using lactobacillus casei isolated from the Yakult and testing in vitro against spoilage …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2-3, 2020 · pp. 18–31 Read article
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Phytochemical Screening and In Vitro Antifungal and Antibacterial Analysis of Four Indian Medicinal Plants
Abstract: Four plants have been used in present study i.e., chamomile, cinnamon, cloves and lemon, that are commonly used as spices in Indian foods as well as in the recipes of ayurvedic medicines since the ancient times. They have not only antimicrobial property for curing diseases but also have essential concentration of certain phytochemicals. Hence, phytochemical screening (both qualitative – saponin, tannin, flavonoid, carbohydrate, protein, alkaloid, steroid, phenol, phytosterol, terpenoids and …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 17–31 Read article
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An Extensive In vitro Approach in Development of Next Generation Drugs Against Trehalose-6-Phosphate Phosphatases Involved in Pathogenicity of Many Microorganisms
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-IN X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 AbstractTrehalose-6-phosphate phosphatase (TPP) enzymes implicated in pathogenecity of number of bacteria, fungi and nematodes causing serious diseases such as tuberculosis, candedemias, aspergillosis, elephantiasis and parasitic ones. This study is an effort to target a common pathway critical to pathogenicity of different microbes but entirely absent in vertebrates and to come out with new generation drugs by an extensive in vitro approach. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 32–43 Read article
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Optimization of Red Pigment Yield from Monscus purpureus Solid State Fermentation (Isolation and Characterization of Monscus purpureus and Optimization of its Red Pigment Production)
Abstract: Natural pigments production is one of the important approaches recently for being natural and having therapeutic properties. Monscus purpureus was isolated from imported red yeast rice, characterized and propagated on local rice as solid state culture. Morphological characteristics which include colonies, ascosporous and conidial stage were used to identify the fungi besides its red pigment production. Red pigment was produced using 10% of seed culture of Monescus purpureus, incubated at …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 21–29 Read article