Trichoderma: An Eco-Friendly Source of Nanomaterials for Sustainable Agroecosystems

Alghuthaymi, Mousa A.; Abd-Elsalam, Kamel A.; AboDalam, Hussien; Ahmed, Farah K.; Ravichandran, Mythili; Kalia, Anu; Rai, Mahendra

doi:10.3390/jof8040367

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“…Here, this study was not performed in the presence of sunlight. Under lab conditions, the pathogenic fungi ( Fusarium oxysporum and Trichoderma viride ) were allowed to interact with 1 mg/mL in different concentrations of 20, 40, 60, and 80 μL (triplicates), and the compounds at these particular concentrations did not inhibit the fungi in the presence of this CuO/ g -C 3 N 4 nanocomposite [ 31 , 32 ]. This is because g -C 3 N 4 masks the effect of the CuO molecules and does not inhibit fungi.…”

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Facile Synthesis and Characterization of Cupric Oxide Loaded 2D Structure Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4) Nanocomposite: In Vitro Anti-Bacterial and Fungal Interaction Studies

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The active and inexpensive catalyst cupric oxide (CuO) loaded foliar fertilizer of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) is investigated for biological applications due to its low cost and easy synthesis. The synthesized CuO NPs, bulk g-C3N4, exfoliated g-C3N4, and different weight percentages of 30 wt%, 40 wt%, 50 wt%, 60 wt%, and 70 wt% CuO-loaded g-C3N4 are characterized using different analytical techniques, including powder X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray analysis, and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. The nanocomposite of CuO NPs loaded g-C3N4 exhibits antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes) and Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa). The 20 μg/mL of 70 wt% CuO/g-C3N4 nanocomposite showed an efficiency of 98% for Gram-positive bacteria, 80% for E. Coli, and 85% for P. aeruginosa. In the same way, since the 70 wt% CuO/g-C3N4 nanocomposite showed the best results for antibacterial activity, the same compound was evaluated for anti-fungal activity. For this purpose, the fungi Fusarium oxysporum and Trichoderma viride were used. The anti-fungal activity experiments were not conducted in the presence of sunlight, and no appreciable fungal inhibition was observed. As per the literature, the presence of the catalyst g-C3N4, without an external light source, reduces the fungal inhibition performance. Hence, in the future, some modifications in the experimental conditions should be considered to improve the anti-fungal activity.

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Facile Synthesis and Characterization of Cupric Oxide Loaded 2D Structure Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4) Nanocomposite: In Vitro Anti-Bacterial and Fungal Interaction Studies

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“…These fungi may also boost plant development by producing hormone-like compounds to the root and plant growth production. Finally, rapid plant growth promotes microbial populations by exuding vast amounts of root exudates and increasing nutrient availability for microbial use ( Imran et al., 2020 ; Alghuthaymi et al., 2022 ).…”

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The hidden power of secondary metabolites in plant-fungi interactions and sustainable phytoremediation

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The global environment is dominated by various small exotic substances, known as secondary metabolites, produced by plants and microorganisms. Plants and fungi are particularly plentiful sources of these molecules, whose physiological functions, in many cases, remain a mystery. Fungal secondary metabolites (SM) are a diverse group of substances that exhibit a wide range of chemical properties and generally fall into one of four main family groups: Terpenoids, polyketides, non-ribosomal peptides, or a combination of the latter two. They are incredibly varied in their functions and are often related to the increased fitness of the respective fungus in its environment, often competing with other microbes or interacting with plant species. Several of these metabolites have essential roles in the biological control of plant diseases by various beneficial microorganisms used for crop protection and biofertilization worldwide. Besides direct toxic effects against phytopathogens, natural metabolites can promote root and shoot development and/or disease resistance by activating host systemic defenses. The ability of these microorganisms to synthesize and store biologically active metabolites that are a potent source of novel natural compounds beneficial for agriculture is becoming a top priority for SM fungi research. In this review, we will discuss fungal-plant secondary metabolites with antifungal properties and the role of signaling molecules in induced and acquired systemic resistance activities. Additionally, fungal secondary metabolites mimic plant promotion molecules such as auxins, gibberellins, and abscisic acid, which modulate plant growth under biotic stress. Moreover, we will present a new trend regarding phytoremediation applications using fungal secondary metabolites to achieve sustainable food production and microbial diversity in an eco-friendly environment.

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“…In agriculture, fungi-derived nanoparticles find application as nanopesticides and nanofertilizers, allowing one to reduce the use of more toxic agrochemicals [ 250 , 251 , 252 , 253 ]. Fungicidal, bactericidal, larvicidal and nematicidal activity found in many mycogenic nanoparticles [ 178 , 183 , 221 , 254 , 255 , 256 , 257 ] holds great promise for their use in the control of pests and phytopathogens, including pesticide-resistant ones.…”

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Diversity of Biogenic Nanoparticles Obtained by the Fungi-Mediated Synthesis: A Review

2022

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Fungi are very promising biological objects for the green synthesis of nanoparticles. Biogenic synthesis of nanoparticles using different mycological cultures and substances obtained from them is a promising, easy and environmentally friendly method. By varying the synthesis conditions, the same culture can be used to produce nanoparticles with different sizes, shapes, stability in colloids and, therefore, different biological activity. Fungi are capable of producing a wide range of biologically active compounds and have a powerful enzymatic system that allows them to form nanoparticles of various chemical elements. This review attempts to summarize and provide a comparative analysis of the currently accumulated data, including, among others, our research group’s works, on the variety of the characteristics of the nanoparticles produced by various fungal species, their mycelium, fruiting bodies, extracts and purified fungal metabolites.

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Trichoderma: An Eco-Friendly Source of Nanomaterials for Sustainable Agroecosystems

Cited by 25 publications

References 87 publications

Facile Synthesis and Characterization of Cupric Oxide Loaded 2D Structure Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4) Nanocomposite: In Vitro Anti-Bacterial and Fungal Interaction Studies

Facile Synthesis and Characterization of Cupric Oxide Loaded 2D Structure Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4) Nanocomposite: In Vitro Anti-Bacterial and Fungal Interaction Studies

The hidden power of secondary metabolites in plant-fungi interactions and sustainable phytoremediation

Diversity of Biogenic Nanoparticles Obtained by the Fungi-Mediated Synthesis: A Review

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