Publications by authors named "Israel Mani"
The plant microbiome significantly impacts plant life, with fungi playing a crucial role in shaping interactions and classifications. Advances in cultivation technologies have refined fungal classification, and research highlights the vital connection between endophytic fungi and their plant hosts. The present study employs morphological and phylogenetic techniques, predicting the Internal Transcribed Spacer 2 (ITS2) secondary structure and using next-generation sequencing (NGS) data to detect fungal endophytes in plant leaves via both traditional and conventional approaches.
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- Natural pigments are gaining popularity, with microbial pigments offering a reliable alternative; one fungal strain (FNG1) was identified for producing a red-orange pigment through molecular analysis.
- The pigment showed significant antimicrobial activity against various human pathogens, with effective suppression of cancer cells while not affecting non-cancerous cells, suggesting potential therapeutic uses.
- Further analysis indicated the pigment's high staining capability for cotton textiles, enhancing its utility in various applications without cytotoxic effects.