Efficiency of Candida tropicalis for Potential Degradation of Metalaxyl in the Aqueous Media.

Biodegradation of pesticides by bacteria, fungi, algae, and other organisms is an eco-friendly, efficient, and economical method of detoxification. This study was conducted to evaluate the efficiency of Candida tropicalis for potential degradation of metalaxyl in the aqueous media. The yeast fungus from soil with a historical application of metalaxyl has been isolated.

A new strategy to control Cucumber mosaic virus using fabricated NiO-nanostructures.

This study was carried out to fabricate nickel oxide nanostructures (NONS) and to evaluate its ability to control Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) by direct antiviral activity as well as induction of systemic resistance in treated cucumber plants. The efficacy of nickel oxide nanostructures for control CMV in cucumber plants was biologically evaluated by a reduction in disease severity, reduction in CMV accumulation and expression of regulatory and defense-related genes. Cucumber plants treated with nickel oxide nanostructures showed incredible suppression of CMV infection compared with non-treated plants.