Fungus found producing key anticancer lignans
Researchers identified an endophytic fungus, Berkeleyomyces rouxiae, that produces podophyllotoxin and deoxypodophyllotoxin, offering a sustainable alternative to plant-based extraction.
Tag: endophytic
Systematic Review Details Triple Roles Of Endophytic Fungi In Pest Management
A systematic review of 47 studies reveals that endophytic fungi can simultaneously combat pests, induce plant defenses, and stimulate crop ...
Plant-Derived Bacterial Metabolites and Essential Oils Form Protective Antimicrobial Wound Dressings
Researchers developed biodegradable antimicrobial wound dressings by encapsulating endophytic bacterial extracts from Anacardium humile alongside plant essential oils within solution ...
Fungal Compound Sapinopyridione Shows Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Activity in Cells
A compound called sapinopyridione from a Botryosphaeria fungus isolated inside Zanthoxylum piperitum inhibited SARS-CoV-2 in infected cells with an IC50 ...
Pine-associated fungi yield three new genera and nine species
Morphological and seven-gene analyses of more than 800 pine-associated fungal isolates identified three new genera and nine new species within ...
Jujuba tree bacteria help pearl millet thrive in salty soil with less fertilizer
Deep inside the tissues of the jujuba tree, a hardy perennial that shrugs off drought and salt in some of ...
Zombie-Ant Fungus Has a Secret Life Hidden Within Amazonian Mosses
New research reveals that the zombie-ant fungus Ophiocordyceps lives hidden within Amazonian mosses as an endophyte, suggesting the famous parasite ...
-
Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
-
University of Seville Breaks 120-Year-Old Mystery, Revises a Key Einstein Concept
-
Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
-
Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
-
Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Reveals Lubiprostone Enhances Kidney Function
Embark on a thrilling journey of discovery with Scienmag.com—your ultimate source for cutting-edge breakthroughs. Immerse yourself in a world where curiosity knows no limits and tomorrow’s possibilities become today’s reality!