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How Fungi and Bacteria Communicate and Break Down Toxins
Jenn Hoskins
25th May, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study by the Migal-Galilee Research Institute explored how bacterial enzymes interact with fungal pathogens in apples
- The enzyme EaAiiA from Erwinia bacteria can break down patulin, a toxic compound produced by the fungus Penicillium expansum
- This degradation of patulin by EaAiiA reduces apple disease and lowers patulin production, improving fruit health and quality
References
Main Study
1) Bacterial-fungal crosstalk is defined by a fungal lactone mycotoxin and its degradation by a bacterial lactonase.
Published 24th May, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1128/aem.00299-24
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