Microalgae biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles for application in the control of agricultural pathogens |
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| Authors: | Ana Luiza Machado Terra Roberta da Costa Kosinski Juliana Botelho Moreira Jorge Alberto Vieira Costa |
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| Institution: | 1. College of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Laboratory of Microbiology and Biochemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, Brazil;2. College of Chemistry and Food Engineering, Laboratory of Biochemical Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, Brazil |
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| Abstract: | The occurrence of diseases in cultivars has caused significant losses in global food production. The advancement of nanobiotechnology makes it possible to obtain new products to be used in the control of pathogens in cultivars. Silver nanoparticles can be synthesized by microalgae and are widely known for their antimicrobial activity. In addition, the biomass produced in microalgal culture for the biosynthesis of the nanoparticles also demonstrates antimicrobial properties, as it can increase the antibacterial and antifungal potential of the silver nanoparticles. In this context, this article addresses the use of microalgae to biosynthesize silver nanoparticles simultaneously with biomass production. In addition, we demonstrate the antimicrobial potential of these nanomaterials, as well as of the microalgal biomass produced in biosynthesis, to use in the control of pathogens in agriculture. |
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| Keywords: | Agricultural sector antimicrobial properties microalgal biomass nanobiotechnology |
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