Novel antifungal metabolites from Bacillus velezensis XYDY-1 effectively control peanut Cylindrocladium black rot caused by Calonectria ilicicola [PDF]
BMC MicrobiologyBackground Cylindrocladium black rot of peanut is caused by the fungus Calonectria ilicicola (anamorph: Cylindrocladium parasiticum). This quarantined plants pathogen, causes this diseasethat threatens the healthy production of peanuts.
Xinying Song +7 more
doaj +2 more sources
In silico studies of benzothiazole derivatives as potential inhibitors of Anopheles funestus and Anopheles gambiae trehalase [PDF]
Frontiers in BioinformaticsIntroductionIn malaria management, insecticides play a crucial role in targeting disease vectors. Benzothiazole derivatives have also been reported to possess insecticidal properties, among several other properties they exhibit.
Temitope A. Ogunnupebi +9 more
doaj +2 more sources
20-Hydroxyecdysone-Responsive miR-2788 Regulates the Larval–Pupal Transition by Targeting Trehalase in Galeruca daurica [PDF]
InsectsMetamorphosis in insects is regulated by hormonal signals and metabolic pathways. In this study, we characterized a 20E-mediated miR-2788/Treh1 regulatory axis involved in the larval-to-pupal transition in the leaf beetle Galeruca daurica.
Mingze Shan +6 more
doaj +2 more sources
Nonglycosidic C–O bond formation catalyzed by a bifunctional pseudoglycosyltransferase ValL [PDF]
Synthetic and Systems BiotechnologyThe C7N antibiotic validamycin A is an antifungal agent widely used as a crop protectant. It comprises a validoxylamine A unit linked to a glucose moiety, which is formed through a nonglycosidic C–N bond connecting a valienol moiety and a validamine ...
Ziyue Guo +5 more
doaj +2 more sources
Enhanced Antifungal Efficacy of Validamycin A Co-Administered with Bacillus velezensis TCS001 against Camellia anthracnose [PDF]
PlantsAnthracnose, a fungal disease harming fruit trees and crops, poses a threat to agriculture. Traditional chemical pesticides face issues like environmental pollution and resistance.
Zhilei Chen +5 more
doaj +2 more sources
Improving beef quality through rumen microbial modulation by varying alfalfa hay proportions in the diet [PDF]
Frontiers in MicrobiologyIntroductionThis study evaluated the effects of different dietary proportions of alfalfa hay on growth performance, carcass characteristics, meat quality, rumen fermentation, and rumen microbiota in beef cattle.MethodsSixty Simmental crossbred cattle ...
Boshuai Liu +22 more
doaj +2 more sources
Assessment of the Novel Anti-Seizure Potential of Validamycin A Using Zebrafish Epilepsy Model [PDF]
MoleculesEpilepsy is a prevalent neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. Validamycin A (VA) is an antibiotic fungicide that inhibits trehalase activity and is widely used for crop protection in agriculture.
Eunhye Lee +6 more
doaj +2 more sources
Evaluation of Resistance of Phytopathogenic Bacteria to Agricultural Antibiotics [PDF]
Research in Plant Disease, 2023 Agricultural antibiotics are widely used to inhibit the growth of phytopathogenic bacteria involved in plant diseases. However, continuous antibiotic overuse in crop production may lead to the development of antibiotic resistance in phytopathogenic ...
Ji-Yeon Kim +2 more
doaj +1 more source
Secondary Metabolite Production Potential of Mangrove-Derived Streptomyces olivaceus
Marine Drugs, 2021 Mangroves are intertidal extreme environments with rich microbial communities. Actinobacteria are well known for producing antibiotics. The search for biosynthetic potential of Actinobacteria from mangrove environments could provide more possibilities ...
Dini Hu +3 more
doaj +1 more source
The Inhibitory Effect of Validamycin A on Aspergillus flavus
International Journal of Microbiology, 2020 Aspergillus flavus is one of the most common isolates from patients with fungal infections. Aspergillus infection is usually treated with antifungal agents, but side effects of these agents are common.
Napasawan Plabutong +6 more
doaj +1 more source