Impact of global megatrends on the spread of microscopic fungi in the Pannonian Biogeographical Region

Magyar, Donát; Tischner, Zsófia; Páldy, Anna; Kocsubé, Sándor; Dancsházy, Zsuzsanna; Halász, Ágnes; Kredics, László

doi:10.1016/j.fbr.2021.03.006

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“…In the USA, annual plant imports increased between 1967 and 2010 by 500%. Similar trends were also observed in Europe and all over the world (Magyar et al 2021 ). Nowadays, rapid transportation and reduced delivery times increase the survival of pathogens and lead to the spread of new species in new destinations.…”

Section: Effect Of Anthropogenic Activities On the Spread Of Mycotoxinssupporting

confidence: 81%

“…Climate change is only one of the megatrends that cause long-term global effects. The European Environmental Agency (EEA) has set 11 global megatrends among which globalization, technological development and climate change have a major impact on fungal distribution around the world (Magyar et al 2021 ). Globalization has facilitated the transfer of fungal spores overseas, as shown in a study conducted in Qatar on the fungal strains found growing on fresh produce in the domestic market including Alternaria species .…”

Section: Effect Of Anthropogenic Activities On the Spread Of Mycotoxinsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…If an invasive fungus survives, adapts and multiplies in a new environment, its eradication becomes a great challenge. All of this adds to existing stresses and leads to unexpected mycotoxins in food products (Magyar et al 2021 ).…”

Section: Effect Of Anthropogenic Activities On the Spread Of Mycotoxinsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For example, the effect of introducing new building materials may lead to the growth of unexpected fungi, depending on regional climate. It is important to study the interaction between fungi, substrates and climatic factors before introducing new technologies in construction (Magyar et al 2021 ).…”

Section: Effect Of Anthropogenic Activities On the Spread Of Mycotoxinsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The characteristics, occurrence, and toxicological effects of alternariol: a mycotoxin

Saleh,

Zeidan,

Abu-Dieyeh

2024

Arch Toxicol

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Alternaria species are mycotoxin-producing fungi known to infect fresh produce and to cause their spoilage. Humans get exposed to fungal secondary metabolites known as mycotoxin via the ingestion of contaminated food. Alternariol (AOH) (C14H10O5) is an isocoumarins produced by different species of Alternaria including Alternaria alternata. AOH is often found in grain, fruits and fruits-based food products with high levels in legumes, nuts, and tomatoes. AOH was first discovered in 1953, and it is nowadays linked to esophagus cancer and endocrine disruption due to its similarity to estrogen. Although considered as an emerging mycotoxin with no regulated levels in food, AOH occurs in highly consumed dietary products and has been detected in various masked forms, which adds to its occurrence. Therefore, this comprehensive review was developed to give an overview on recent literature in the field of AOH. The current study summarizes published data on occurrence levels of AOH in different food products in the last ten years and evaluates those levels in comparison to recommended levels by the regulating entities. Such surveillance facilitates the work of health risk assessors and highlights commodities that are most in need of AOH levels regulation. In addition, the effects of AOH on cells and animal models were summarized in two tables; data include the last two-year literature studies. The review addresses also the main characteristics of AOH and the possible human exposure routes, the populations at risk, and the effect of anthropogenic activities on the widespread of the mycotoxin. The commonly used detection and control methods described in the latest literature are also discussed to guide future researchers to focus on mitigating mycotoxins contamination in the food industry. This review aims mainly to serve as a guideline on AOH for mycotoxin regulation developers and health risk assessors.

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Section: Effect Of Anthropogenic Activities On the Spread Of Mycotoxinssupporting

confidence: 81%

Section: Effect Of Anthropogenic Activities On the Spread Of Mycotoxinsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Effect Of Anthropogenic Activities On the Spread Of Mycotoxinsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Effect Of Anthropogenic Activities On the Spread Of Mycotoxinsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The characteristics, occurrence, and toxicological effects of alternariol: a mycotoxin

Saleh,

Zeidan,

Abu-Dieyeh

2024

Arch Toxicol

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“…Thus, in relation to the important immunopathologic role of fungi in chronic diseases (Shin et al, 2023) including the allergic ones both for humans (Knutsen et al, 2012;Forkel et al, 2021), and animals (Martins, 2022), other potential health impacts (Saad-Hussein & Ibrahim, 2020) and involvement of fungi in the global megatrends (Magyar et al, 2021), it is important to carry further studies on airborne diversity of fungi and their temporal and spatial variations over time. In addition, the need for this study is supported by the evidences of the impact of climate change on fungal sporulation, seen in our present work and noted by other researchers (Perrone et al, 2020;Hanson et al, 2022).…”

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Features of the seasonal dynamics of airborne fungal spore concentrations in Ukraine

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Fungi represent a distinct kingdom of ubiquitous living beings. Most other organisms are constantly in contact with elements of the fungal body. In particular, the widespread vegetation of fungi in the environment, their sporulation and the further spread of spores and mycelia by air currents make the contact of fungal particles with human respiratory organs inevitable. This can lead to the development of sensitization and allergies. Therefore, the aim of the presented study was to determine the taxonomy of airborne fungal spores, the qualitative and quantitative changes in this composition at different times of the year compared with previous sporulation seasons, as well as the prevention of allergic diseases. The study of fungal sporulation was carried out from 2011 to 2021 by volumetric method using Burkard trap of a Hirst type in a 24-hour mode (from February to November). The device was installed on the roof of the chemical building of the National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Vinnytsya. Reading of the microscopic slides obtained from air samples was carried out using light microscopes with a magnification of 400 and 1000 by the method of 12 vertical transects. It was found that spores of various taxonomic groups of fungi, namely, of Asco- and Basidiomycetes were observed throughout the growing season from March to October with the highest concentrations in mid and late summer. Thus, in June, July and August, peak concentrations of spores of the fungi Ganoderma, Coprinus, Cladosporium were observed; in July, September and October – of Ustilaginales; from July to November – of Alternaria, Epicoccum; in October – of different Basidiospores, and also Periconia, Stemphylium and Uredinales; in September – of Agrocybe. Among all studied micromycetes, concentrations of Cladosporium spores were the highest. However, significant sporulation persisted even in the autumn period, which made fungal spores a specific causative agent of airborne respiratory diseases at this time, especially against the background of low pollen concentrations. Climate change can lead to modification in the length of the fungal growing season. This information should be taken into account when predicting the symptoms of seasonal allergies in the population.

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Environmental Stewardship: Safeguarding Biodiversity in Protected Landscapes and Recreational Parks Using Biosecurity

Jacob,

Nеlson,

Oluwafemi

et al. 2024

Biomonitoring of Pollutants in the Global South

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Impact of global megatrends on the spread of microscopic fungi in the Pannonian Biogeographical Region

Cited by 8 publications

References 135 publications

The characteristics, occurrence, and toxicological effects of alternariol: a mycotoxin

The characteristics, occurrence, and toxicological effects of alternariol: a mycotoxin

Features of the seasonal dynamics of airborne fungal spore concentrations in Ukraine

Environmental Stewardship: Safeguarding Biodiversity in Protected Landscapes and Recreational Parks Using Biosecurity

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