Cochliobolus is a Dematiaceous fungi that belong to family: Pleosporaceae. It is known as worldwide pathogen of mostly grasses that caused devastating disease epidemics of important economic food crops as wheat, rice, and maize. Many Cochliobolus species have their asexual states, and consequently synonyms, in either Bipolaris or Curvularia. In this review, highlights were presented on Cochliobolus species as models of fungi rich in therapeutic agents that can be employed in different applications. Moreover, describing the importance and potentials of this fungus in order to encourage for further studies to search, isolate, and purify already known metabolites. Also, screen for, and discover novel metabolites produced by those potent fungi in order to be involved in additional applications.
Cunninghamella is a fungal genus that belongs to family Cunninghamellaceae and has been involved as promising tool in many important mycotechnological applications. Cunninghamella is an endophytic fungus, their secondary metabolites are of potential biological activities especially as antimicrobial agents. The aim of this review is to highlight the description, ecology, and important in medicinal and industrial applications of the genus Cunninghamella in general. Moreover, describing the importance and potentials of this fungus in order to encourage for further studies to search, isolate, and purify already known metabolites. Also, screen for, and discover novel metabolites produced by this potent fungi in order to be involved in additional applications.
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