Sandstone monuments may sustain a wide range of microorganisms that are involved in the biodeterioration process. Sandstone monuments are made up of Bryophyte and fungal consortia. Fungi are thought to be the most effective category of microorganisms in generating sandstone
Read MoreFood contamination by aflatoxin-producing fungus species results in significant financial losses and has a direct impact on consumer health. The hunt for more natural preservation methods has piqued interest in the antifungal properties of essential oils. The goal of this
Read MoreBackground: Aspergillus (fumigatus, niger, flavus), mucormycosis, Candida(albicans), Scedosporium, and pencillium infections cause inflammation of the sinus mucosa, resulting in fungal sinusitis. Those affected include immunocompromised individuals, farmers, garbage collectors, and people using long-term nasal sprays. Fungal sinusitis comes in a
Read MoreThe term "fungal rhinosinusitis" refers to a fungal infection of the nose and paranasal sinuses. Fungal rhinosinusitis refers to a wide range of fungal infections characterized by a broad spectrum of immune and pathological responses that range from simply irritating
Read MoreAlpha-L-rhamnosidase development from Aspergillus ochraceous MTCC -1810, A. MTCC Wentii-1901, A. MTCC Sydowii- 635, A. Using readily available agro-industrial residues such as corn cob, rice bran, sugarcane bagasse, wheat bran and citrus peel as substrate, foetidus MTCC-508 under solid-state fermentation.
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