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Myconanotechnology is the interface between mycology andnanotechnology. In other words, myconanotechnology represents the greensynthesis of nanoparticles using fungi. The field is recently gaining attentiondue to the simple, resource efficient, and ecofriendly nature of fungal biotechnology.Therefore, Myconanotechnology is at the core of cost-effective and sustainablesolutions for many industrial processes. This volume provides readers at all academic levels with a broadbackground on some of the fastest developing areas in myconanotechnology. It isorganised into two sections, A and B. Section A updates readers on severalcutting-edge aspects of the synthesis and characterization of nanoparticlesthrough the use of fungi. Section B describes applications of myconanotechnologyincluding: the management of bacterial and fungal diseases, pest control, amongother applications in medicine and agriculture. The breadth of topics covered inthe contents make this volume an informative resource on the field. Contributionsare written by experts in industrial biotechnology, and include extensivereferences to published studies. This book is a timely reference for researchers, teachers and students,and all readers who are interested in new developments in industrial mycologyand nanotechnology.

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FOREWORD
PREFACE
List of Contributors
Fungi and Nanotechnology: History and Scope
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
FUNGI AS AN EFFICIENT SYSTEM FOR SYNTHESIS OF NANOPARTICLES
HISTORY, OCCURRENCE OF FUNGI AND EMERGENCE OF MYCONANOTECHNLOGY
Terrestrial Systems and Various Sources of Fungi
Fungi in Marine Environment
SCOPE OF MYCO-DERIVED NANOPARTICLES
SCOPE IN AGRICULTURE
SCOPE OF FUNGAL NANOPARTICLES IN BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTHCARE
Scope of Fungi Synthesized Nanoparticles in Environmental Protection
CONCLUSION
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
REFERENCES
Fungal Nanobionics - Principle, Advances and Applications
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles
Mechanisms of Mycosynthesis of Nanoparticles
APPLICATIONS OF NANOBIONICS
Environmental Role
Nanobionics in Cosmetics
Nanobionics in Drug Delivery
Other Applications
CONCLUSION
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
REFERENCES
Green Synthesis of Fungal Mediated Silver Nanoparticles with Potential Biocontrol Application
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Fungal Mediated Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles
Mechanism of Synthesis of Nanoparticle through Fungi
Intracellular Biosynthesis
Extracellular Biosynthesis
Aspergillus sp.
Amylomycesrouxii KSU-09
Cladosporium Cladosporioides
Coriolus Versicolor
Fusarium Oxysporum
Humicola sp.
Penicillium sp.
Phomaglomerata
Rhizopus Stolonifer
Trichoderma sp.
Volvariellavolvacea
Macrophomina Phaseolina
APPLICATIONS OF FUNGAL NANOPARTICLES AS BIOCONTROL AGENTS
CONCLUSION
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
REFERENCES
Microbial Mediated Synthesis, Characterisation and Application of Selenium Nanoparticles
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Nanoparticles
Selenium
Comparison of Elemental Selenium and Nano Selenium
GENERAL METHODS FOR THE SYNTHESIS of INORGANIC NANOPARTICLES
The Physical Method of Nanoparticle Synthesis
Chemical Method of Nanoparticle Synthesis
Biological Method of Nanoparticle Synthesis
GENERAL CHARACTERISATION of NANOPARTICLES
SELENIUM NANOPARTICLES
GREEN SYNTHESIS of SELENIUM NANOPARTICLES
Green Synthesis of Se Nanoparticles using Green Chemical Agents
Green Synthesis of Se Nanoparticles Using Bacteria
The Intracellular Mechanism for Se Nanoparticle Synthesis
The Extracellular Mechanism for Se Nanoparticle Synthesis
Green Synthesis of Se Nanoparticles using Fungus, Yeast and Actinomycetes
Green Synthesis of Se Nanoparticles using Plants
Green Synthesis of Se Nanoparticles using Agriwaste
SELENIUM NANOPARTICLES APPLICATIONS
Antioxidant Activity
Antimicrobial Activity
Anticancer Activity
Other Medicinal Properties
Photocatalytic Activity
Other Applications
TOXICITY STUDIES ON BIOGENIC SELENIUM NANOPARTICLES
CONCLUSION
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT of INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
REFERENCES
Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles using Fungal Extracts
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
APPROACHES FOR SYNTHESIS OF METAL NANOPARTICLES
Evaporation-Condensation
Sputtering
Inert Gas Method
Laser Ablation
Chemical Method
DRAWBACKS OF PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL METHODS
GREEN METHODS FOR NPs PRODUCTION
FUNGAL ASSISTED NPs SYNTHESIS
FUNGAL EXTRACT PREPARATION
BIOSYNTHESIS MECHANISM
CHARACTERIZATION OF FUNGAL MEDIATED NANOPARTICLES
FACTORS AFFECTING FUNGAL MEDIATED NANOMATERIAL SYNTHESIS
APPLICATION OF NANOMATERIALS
NANOPARTICLES AS DRUG DELIVERY AGENTS
ANTICANCER ACTIVITY
ANTIBACTERIAL AND ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS
MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS
CONCLUSION
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
REFERENCES
Extracellular Biosynthesis of Gold and Silver Nanoparticles using Fungal Extracts
Abstract
Introduction
Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles
Fungi Mediated Synthesis of AgNPs
Mechanisms of Fungal Mediated Synthesis of AgNPs
Factors affecting the Synthesis of AgNPs
Temperature
The pH of The Reaction Medium
Culture Medium
Precursor Concentration
Agitation and Light
Applications of AgNPs
Mechanism of Antimicrobial Activity of AgNPs
Fungal Mediated Extracellular Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles (AuNPs)
Mechanism of AuNPs Synthesis Extracellularly
Stabilization of AuNPs by Biomolecules Capping
Factor/Parameters affecting AuNPs Biosynthesis
Precursor Concentration
The pH of the Medium
Temperature
Application of AuNPs
Characterization in Nanoparticles
UV-Visible Spectral Analysis
X-ray Diffraction (XRD) Analysis
Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy
Particle Size Analyser (PSA)
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
CONCLUSION and FUTURE PROSPECTS
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT of INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
References
Role of Fungal Nanotechnology in Bioremediation of Heavy Metals
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
HEAVY METALS IN MODERN AGRICULTURE
Mechanisms of Heavy Metals Toxicity
Impact of Heavy Metals in Agriculture
Remediation of Soils Contaminated with Heavy Metals
Phytoremediation
Bioremediation
MYCOREMEDIATION of HEAVY METALS IN AGRICULTURE
NANOTECHNOLOGY
Impact of Nanotechnology in Agriculture
Fungal Nanotechnology
Fungal Nanotechnology for Soil Bioremediation of Heavy Metals
CONCLUSION
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT of INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
REFERENCES
Plant Fungal Disease Management by Nanotechnology
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS NANOTECHNOLOGY?
GREEN SYNTHESIS OF NANOPARTICLES
FUNGI MEDIATED BIOSYNTHESIS OF NANOPARTICLES
NANOTECHNOLOGY AND AGRICULTURE
NANOTECHNOLOGY FOR PLANT DISEASE MANAGEMENT
TYPES OF NANOPARTICLES FOR PLANT DISEASE MANAGEMENT
NANOPARTICLES AS CARRIERS FOR FUNGICIDES
CONCLUSION
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
REFERENCES
In vitro Antifungal Efficacy of Nanomaterials against Plant Pathogenic Fungi and Oomycetes
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Influence of Growth Media on NP Toxicity
Silver based Nanomaterials
Copper based Nanomaterials
Zinc based Nanomaterials
Magnesium based Nanomaterials
Chitosan based Nanomaterials
CONCLUSION
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
REFERENCES
Cosmetic and Medical Applications of Fungal Nanotechnology
Abstract
Introduction
NANOTECHNOLOGY IN COSMETICS
Types of Nanoparticles in Cosmetics
Inorganic Nanoparticles
Silica (SiO2)
Nanocarbon
Buckyballs
Nano-Organic Materials
Nano-Hydroxyapatite
Gold and Silver Nanoparticles
Nanoliposomes
Lipid Nanoparticles exist in two Varieties: Strong Lipid Nanoparticles (SLN) and Nanostructured Lipid Carriers (NLC)
Nanoemulsions
Nanocapsules
Dendrimers
Cubosomes
Hydrogels
Mineral-Based Cosmetic Ingredients with Nano-Sized Dimensions
Applications of Nanoparticles in Cosmetic
Preservatives in Cosmetics using Silver Nanoparticles
Cosmetics with Antimicrobials
Cosmetic Antioxidants and Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Nanomaterials in Cosmetics and Methods of Engineering
Applications of Nanoparticles in Medical Fields
Drug Delivery
Healing of Wounds
Antibacterial Activity
Antifungal Activity
Antiviral Activity
Disease Nanotechnology
Malignancy Therapy
OTHER APPLICATIONS
Fuel Cell Applications
Electrical/Electronics, Optoelectronics, and Sensors
CONCLUSION
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT of INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
REFERENCES
Nanobiotechnological Strategies for Detection of Fungi and Mycotoxins in Food and Feed
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Nanomaterials Classification
Nanobiosensors and Mycotoxins Detection
Nanobiosensors and Mycotoxigenic Fungi Detection
Aptamer-Based Biosensors for Mycotoxin Detection
Metallic Nanoparticles (MNPs)
Magnetic Nanoparticles (MNPs)
Carbon-Based Nanoparticles
Quantum Dots (QDs)
Nanowires
Nanorods
Nanodiagnostic Kits with Nanomaterials-based Immunoassays for Mycotoxin Detection in the Field
Electronic Nose (E-nose)
Electronic Tongue (Ε- tongue)
CONCLUSION
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
REFERENCES
Early Detection of Crop Fungal Pathogens for Disease Management using DNA and Nanotechnology Based Diagnostics
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN PATHOGENS ATTACK A PLANT?
DIRECT METHODS FOR PATHOGEN DETECTION
Primer Based Plant Pathogen Detection
INDIRECT METHODS of PATHOGEN DETECTION
Innovative Approaches for Plant Pathogen Detection
BIOSENSOR: THE NEED of THE HOUR
ANTIBODY BASED BIOSENSORS
DNA BASED BIOSENSORS
APTASENSORS
PLANT PATHOGEN DIAGNOSIS USING DIRECT DNA SEQUENCING
MOLECULARLY IMPRINTED POLYMERS (MIPS)
CELL PHONE-BASED BIOSENSORS
EPILOGUE
CONCLUSION
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT of INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
REFERENCES
Potential Role of Nanotechnology in the Wood Industry to Develop Resistance against Fungi
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
APPLICATIONS OF NANOPARTICLES IN WOOD TECHNOLOGY
ADVANTAGES OF NANOMATERIALS IN WOOD PRESERVATION
SELF-CLEANING SURFACES
SCRATCH AND WEATHERING RESISTANCE
BIOCIDES
NANOTECHNOLOGY IN THE WOOD INDUSTRY TO DEVELOP RESISTANCE AGAINST FUNGI
CONCLUSION
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
REFERENCES
Nano-Fungicides: Synthesis and Applications
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
COPPER-BASED NANO-FUNGICIDES
SILVER-BASED NANO-FUNGICIDES
ZINC BASED NANO-FUNGICIDES
GOLD-BASED NANO-FUNGICIDES
SYNTHESIS OF NANOPARTICLES
CHEMICAL REDUCTION METHOD
MICRO-EMULSION/COLLOIDAL METHOD
SONOCHEMICAL METHOD
BIOLOGICAL SYNTHESIS OF NANOPARTICLES OR GREEN SYNTHESIS
ADVANTAGE OF VARIOUS SYNTHESIS METHODS
Chemical Reduction
Disadvantages
APPLICATIONS OF NANO FUNGICIDES AND NANOPARTICLES IN AGRICULTURE
Nanoparticles as Carriers for Fungicides
METAL-BASED NANO-FUNGICIDES DIFFERENCES IN ACTION
INTERACTION OF NANOPARTICLES WITH SOIL
PLANT NANO-FUNGICIDE INTERACTION
MERITS OF NANO-FUNGICIDES
DEMERITS OF NANO-FUNGICIDES
CONCLUSION AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
REFERENCES
Role of Fungi in Biofuel Production Chain
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
CLASSIFICATION OF BIOFUELS BASED ON FEEDSTOCK TYPE
Solid Biofuels
Liquid Biofuels
Bioethanol
Biodiesel
Pyrolysis Bio-oil
Drop-in Biofuels
GASEOUS BIOFUELS
Biogas
Syngas
UTILIZATION OF LIGNOCELLULOSE AS FEEDSTOCK IN BIOFUEL PRODUCTION
Biorefining
Pre-Treatment
Hydrolysis
Fermentation
Combinations
ROLE OF FUNGI IN BIOREFINING
Fungal Enzymes
Lignin-Modifying Enzymes
Laccase
Lignin Peroxidase
Manganese Peroxidase
Versatile Peroxidase
Hydrogen Peroxide-Producing Enzymes
Phenol Oxidases
Cellulase
Hemicellulases
NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOFUELS
CONCLUSION
CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
REFERENCES
Mycology: Current and Future Developments
(Volume 3)
Myconanotechnology: Green Chemistry for Sustainable Development
Edited by
Savita
Department of Botany, Hindu College
University of Delhi, India
Anju Srivastava
Department of Chemistry, Hindu College
University of Delhi, India
Reena Jain
Department of Chemistry, Hindu College
University of Delhi, India
&
Pratap Kumar Pati
Department of Biotechnology
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India

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FOREWORD

Nanotechnology is a fast-growing field of science that involves the synthesis and development of various nanomaterials, production, manipulation and use of materials ranging in size from less than a micron to that of individual atoms. The most commonly employed procedures are based on physical and chemical techniques therefore it is reasonable to develop alternative biological methods with an important ecological impact.

Fungal systems have attracted much attention in this regard, as they are eco-friendly, biodegradable, easy to culture, nontoxic, low-cost and scale up, with a high wall binding capacity, thus heralding great promise for their application in biotechnology and industry. Formation of nanoparticles employing fungi and their application in medicine, agriculture and other areas is known as myconanotechnology. Nowadays, this kind of green synthesized nanoparticles have attracted great attention due to their outstanding biocompatibility and eco-friendly nature leading to explore new commercial uses and benefits of fungi.

The present book is organised into two sections, A and B. Section A will update readers on several cutting-edge aspects of the synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles through the use of fungi; then section B will describe some applications of myconanotechnology for management of bacterial and fungal diseases, pest control, as well as for application in medicine and agriculture making this a fairly new and exciting area of research with considerable potential for further development.

Annalisa De Girolamo Senior Scientist Institute of Sciences of Food Production (ISPA) National Research Council of Italy (CNR) Via G. Amendola 122/O, 70126 Bari (Italy)

PREFACE

Mycology is the study of fungi which has become a valuable science in the last 100 years as it has wide applications in agriculture, food and beverages industry, biofuel production, biotechnology, medicine, etc. Recently nanotechnology has emerged as a potential candidate due to its immense applications in other fields of science such as chemistry, biology, physics, materials science, engineering and biomedicine. Nanotechnology is the art of science of manipulating matter at nano scale design (1-100 nm). Myconanotechnology is an interface between mycology and nanotechnology which can be defined as the green synthesis of nanoparticles using fungi which is recently gaining attention due to their cost-effective, sustainable, resource efficient, simplicity and ecofriendly nature. While the synthesis of nanoparticles through conventional chemical and physical methods requires high energy, they are toxic and expensive too. Myconanotechnology has a wide range of applications like in agriculture, biomedical, electronics, textiles, cell and molecular biology, nanodevices, and many more. In the proposed book entitled Myconanotechnology, the editors have included the recent advanced approaches for studying mycology for the benefit of humankind. The book will cover the history and scope of myconanotechnology, green synthesis of nanoparticles by using fungi, the mechanism involved in such biosynthesis, applications of green nanomaterials in agriculture, industries, cosmetics, wood industry, biofuel production, therapeutics, diagnostics, etc. This book will be immensely useful to researchers, scientists of fungal biology, teachers and students, microbiologists, nanotechnologists, technocrats, and to those who are interested in myconanotechnology. The present book is intended to provide both students and researchers with a broad background to some of the fastest developing areas in current myconanotechnology. The chapters in the book are loosely grouped into two sections (Synthesis of nanoparticles and their applications in environment, industry, medicine and agriculture) in order to reflect the wider 'customers' or context of the particular myconanotechnological areas or activities. Each chapter is contributed by internationally recognized researchers/scientists, so the reader is given up-to-date and detailed information about myconanotechnology and various applications of fungi. It is to be noted that the authors of individual chapters are solely responsible for any scientific queries. We are indebted to the scientists and active researchers who have contributed their research work in the form of chapters and made this compilation a unique collection of recent studies in the field of myconanotechnology.

Savita Department of Botany Hindu College University of Delhi, IndiaAnju Srivastava Department of Chemistry Hindu College University of Delhi, India
Reena Jain Department of Chemistry Hindu College University of Delhi, India&Pratap Kumar Pati Professor Department of Biotechnology

List of Contributors

Ana Elsi Ulloa PérezInstituto Politécnico Nacional, CIIDIR Unidad Sinaloa, Depto. de Medio Ambiente, Blvd. Juan de Dios Bátiz Paredes 250 Guasave, Sinaloa, CP 81101, MexicoAnamika DasDepartment of Paramedical Sciences, Guru Kashi University, Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, Punjab-151302, IndiaAnita PuyamDepartment of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh-284003, IndiaAnitha RoyDepartment of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai-600077, IndiaAnjana K. ValaDepartment of Life Sciences, Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, IndiaAnkita VermaDivision of Agricultural Chemicals, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110 012, IndiaAnkur MaheshwariDepartment of Zoology, Zakir Husain Dehli College, University of Dehli, Dehli, IndiaApurva MishraTopological Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of California, Davis, California 95616, USABabita SinghICAR-National Research Centre for Integrated Pest Management, New Delhi-110012, IndiaBharti P. DaveDepartment of Biosciences, School of Sciences, Indrashi lUniversity, Rajpur-Kadi, Mehasana, Gujarat, IndiaConor F. McGeeDepartment of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Backweston Laboratories, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, IrelandEduardo Fidel Héctor ArdisanaInstituto de Posgrado, Universidad Técnica de Manabí, Portoviejo, Ecuador, C. P. EC130105, MexicoEvelyn M. DoyleSchool of Biology and Environmental Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, D4, Co. Dublin, IrelandEygenia StamatelopoulouDepartment of Food Science and Technology, University of the Peloponnese, Antikalamos, 24100 Kalamata, GreeceGarima DeswalDepartment of Biotechnology, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, Murthal (Sonepat), Haryana, IndiaHaren B. GosaiDepartment of Biosciences, School of Sciences, Indrashi lUniversity, Rajpur-Kadi, Mehasana, Gujarat, IndiaHaresh Z. PanseriyaGujarat Ecology Society, 3rd Floor, Synergy House, Subhanpura, Vadodara, Gujarat, IndiaHarsha NirvanDepartment of Biotechnology, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, Murthal (Sonepat), Haryana, IndiaHiral B. TrivediDepartment of Biosciences, School of Sciences, Indrashi lUniversity, Rajpur-Kadi, Mehasana, Gujarat, IndiaKarunakaran RohiniFaculty of Medicine, AIMST University, Semeling-08100, Kedah, MalaysiaLham DorjeeDivision of Plant Pathology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi-110012, IndiaLorena Patricia Licón TrilloFacultad de Ciencias Agrícolas y Forestales, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Km 2.5, carretera Delicias-Rosales, campus Delicias, CD. Delicias, Chihuahua, CP 33000, MexicoMadan L. VermaDepartment of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Information Technology Una, Himachal Pradesh-177220, IndiaManjit K. SelwalDST Women Scientist Scheme (WoS)-B, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, Murthal (Sonepat), Haryana, IndiaMaría Esther González VegaInstituto Nacional de Ciencias Agrícolas (INCA), Carretera a Tapaste, Km 3,5. San José de las Lajas, Mayabeque, CP 32700, MexicoMeenu ThakurDepartment of Biotechnology, Shoolini Institute of Life Sciences and Business Management, Solan-173212, Himachal Pradesh, IndiaNeelam R. YadavDepartment of Molecular Biology, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125004, IndiaPrem Lal KashyapICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research Karnal, Haryana-132001, IndiaR.C. YadavDepartment of Molecular Biology, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125004, IndiaRajinder S. BeniwalDepartment of Plant, Pathology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125004, IndiaRekha KushwahaDivision of Biological Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia Missouri-(65211), USARenuka AgrawalDepartment of Botany, Miranda House, University of Delhi, Delhi, indiaRizwana RehsawlaDepartment of Molecular Biology, Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125004, IndiaS. RajeshkumarDepartment of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai-600077, IndiaSaloni BahriDepartment of Botany, Miranda House, University of Delhi, Delhi, IndiaSandra Pérez ÁlvarezFacultad de Ciencias Agrícolas y Forestales, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Km 2.5, carretera Delicias-Rosales, campus Delicias, CD. Delicias, Chihuahua, CP 33000, MexicoSantosh KumarDonald Danforth Plant Science Center, 975 North Warson Raod, Saint Louis, Missouri-63132, USAShweta MeshramDivision of Plant Pathology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi-110012, IndiaSofia AgriopoulouDepartment of Food Science and Technology, University of the Peloponnese, Antikalamos, 24100 Kalamata, GreeceSomdutta Sinha RoyDepartment of Botany, Miranda House, University of Delhi, Delhi, IndiaSonali SinghalICAR-National Research Centre for Integrated Pest Management, New Delhi-110012, IndiaSunaina BishtDepartment of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh-284003, IndiaTanzeel AhmedSchool of Biotechnology, IFTM University, Lodhipur-Rajput, NH-24, Delhi Road, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh-244001, IndiaTheodoros VarzakasDepartment of Food Science and Technology, University of the Peloponnese, Antikalamos, 24100 Kalamata, GreeceVasiliki SkiadaDepartment of Food Science and Technology, University of the Peloponnese, Antikalamos, 24100 Kalamata, GreeceVeerasamy RavichandranFaculty of Pharmacy, AIMST University, Semeling-08100, Kedah, Malaysia

Fungi and Nanotechnology: History and Scope

Haresh Z. Panseriya1,Haren B. Gosai2,Hiral B. Trivedi2,Anjana K. Vala3,*,Bharti P. Dave2
1 Gujarat Ecology Society, 3rd Floor, Synergy House, Subhanpura, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
2 Department of Biosciences, School of Sciences, Indrashi University, Rajpur-Kadi, Mehasana, Gujarat, India
3 Department of Life Sciences, Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India

Abstract

Nanotechnology is one of the most fascinating areas of research, it is the cutting-edge technology that has a great impact on various application fields. Nanoparticles have been under consideration due to their applicability in almost every field. There are many methods used for the synthesis of nanoparticles but biological methods have proved to be superior. Among various biological sources, microorganisms have gained attention recently. Bacterial nanoparticle syntheses from terrestrial as well as from marine habitats have been frequently studied as compared to fungal counterparts. Recently, Fungal Nanotechnology has received much attention as it has a big role to play in future as well. During the last decades, marine fungi have been observed to exhibit novel nanotechnological application potentialities. This chapter deals with the history and emergence of myconanotechnology, focusing on terrestrial as well as marine fungal resources. Fungal nanoproducts have noteworthy scope in diverse fields. This chapter also discusses the scope of myconanotechnology in future.

Keywords: Fungi, History, Marine, Nanotechnology, Scope, Terrestrial.
*Corresponding author Anjana K. Vala: Department of Life Sciences, Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India; Tel: +912782519824; Email: [email protected], [email protected]

INTRODUCTION

Nanotechnology involves designing, synthesizing and characterizing application-oriented materials and devices’ smallest functional organization of which at least in one dimension is on nanometer scale. Materials at this scale exhibit unique properties than their bulk counterparts [1].

Nanotechnology is increasingly being used in agriculture, medicine, environment, textiles and opto-electronics for over the last two decades due to the tunable properties of nanomaterials [2]. Specifically, metal nanoparticles have applicati-

ons in resistance of arthropods [3], high prevalence of antimicrobial agents in different microorganisms [4], antitumor therapy [5]. Apart from that, metal nanoparticles have also increased interests of researchers as an alternative class of agents with antiviral, larvicidal, antiprotozoal, acaricidal, etc [6-8].

Numerous methods of nanoparticles synthesis, such as chemical, biological and physical, have been explored. Mostly, chemical methods are used in the fabrication of nanoparticles because it facilitates large quantities production in relatively short time with a good control on the shape, size and distribution [9]. In chemical methods, the variety of sizes and shape could be adjusted by controlling the reaction conditions and concentration of reacting chemicals. But, most of these methods are employ toxic chemicals, produce hazardous waste and energy intensive in nature. Similarly, physical methods such as microwave-assisted synthesis, laser ablation, sputter deposition, etc., are available for synthesis of nanoparticles. Due to involvement of high temperature, radiations, pressures in physical methods biogenic synthesis of nanoparticles is gaining interest [10].

Investigation and development of optimized protocol for the synthesis of nanoparticles of tailored size and shape is required advancement of nanotechnology [11]. Hence, scientists around the globe are foreseeing biological systems that can be used as an efficient system for the synthesis of metal nanoparticles. These biological systems include microorganisms i.e. bacteria, cyanobacteria, fungi, algae, etc. and plants for intracellular and extracellular synthesis of nanoparticles [12-14]. Among these microorganisms, fungi are most commonly used due to their wide distribution in nature and hence, play an important role in synthesis of nanoparticles. In 2009, Mahendra Rai and his co-workers have proposed the term “Myconanotechnology” for integrated research on mycology and nanotechnology [15]. Since then in last one decade myconanotechnology is gaining interest of scientists, policymakers and entrepreneurs due to many advantages and revenue generations in pharmaceuticals, chemical and healthcare industries.

FUNGI AS AN EFFICIENT SYSTEM FOR SYNTHESIS OF NANOPARTICLES

Fungi have various enzymatic and protein machinery which can be used as reducing agents, subsequently used in synthesizing nanoparticles from their salts. Fungi secrete a large amount of protein at a very high rate and therefore, the conversion of salts to nanoparticles is at a very high rate compared to bacteria. Additionally, fungal biomass also grows faster compared to bacteria under the same conditions. Mycelia of fungi offer many folds larger surface area for interaction and facilitate synthesis at a higher rate compared to bacteria [16-19]. Mycelia of fungi can tolerate high flow pressure and agitation in bioreactors compared to other microbes and plants [20]. The cell wall of fungi gives mechanical strength to tolerate osmotic pressure and environmental stress [21]. Another advantage is economic viability of fungi as large-scale synthesis is possible with small amount of biomass [22, 23]. These characteristics make fungi an efficient system for the synthesis of nanoparticles.

HISTORY, OCCURRENCE OF FUNGI AND EMERGENCE OF MYCONANOTECHNLOGY

The fungi have ancient origin and evidence that indicate the fungi possibly initially appeared billion years ago, therefore, record from fossil is very little. This was confirmed by the fungal hyphae evidence within the from oldest plant fossils. At the present knowledge on fungi called Prototaxites from terrestrial plantlike fossil source were common in all parts of the world throughout in Devonian period (419.2 million to 358.9 million years ago). Filamentous fungi from fossil of Tortotubus protuberans till the date oldest fungal species on the globe from Silurian period (440 million years ago) from fossil of terrestrial source [24]. During 20th century, classification of fungi was done and in the middle of the 20th century fungi were solely recognized as a distinct kingdom. This is based on their mode of nutrition (using excretion of digestive enzymes and absorption of externally digested nutrients).

Fungi are ubiquitous and occur abundantly in (a) terrestrial as well as in (b) marine environment.

Terrestrial Systems and Various Sources of Fungi

A terrestrial ecosystem involves the interaction of biotic and abiotic components and land-based community of organism in specific area, e.g of the terrestrial ecosystem are tundra, taigas, temperate deciduous forests, tropical rainforests, grasslands, and deserts. The types of terrestrial ecosystem were dependent on major four parameters i.e. temperature range in the area, average annual precipitation received, type of the soil and the light intensity received in the area.

Fungi are one of the largest terrestrial and aquatic organisms which play various roles in ecological and environmental balance. Till date, approximately 1.5 million fungal species were recognized by scientific communities [25, 26]. In worldwide, a minimum of 712285 extant fungal species are found, out of which 600,000 fungal species are found associated with terrestrial plants [27]. The use of current cultivation techniques has led to10% of the total fungi have been cultured [28].

Literature regarding fungal collection indicates still need formal description on isolation and cultivation, methods, physiology of fungal species, diversity in fungi [29]. About 90% of the higher fungi species are recognized worldwide [30]. Especially in China, near about 5000 fungal species have been recognized out of 1200 genera [31].These fungal species are either lichenized or macrofungi, whereas other half represent microfungi i.e. from aquatic fungi, soil-inhabiting fungi, terrestrial plant-associated fungi, and arthropod-associated fungi [27]. Therefore, a source of higher fungus represents megadiverse bioresources. Due to this reason, fungi have special metabolism and produce various functional metabolites with different chemical structure can able to stop cell proliferation and differentiation to achieve the self-defense mechanism which has potentially used drug delivery. Moreover, more fungal diversity also helps in the development of new drugs [32].

Fungi are unique eukaryotic organisms. As per the current knowledge, about 70000 fungal species have been explored and identified from 1.5 million fungal species in the globe. Recently identification processes were done using the help of high throughput sequencing methods, and 5.1 million fungal species were identified [33].

The Terrestrial ecosystem, fungi play a crucial role and maintain various processes as decomposers of plant detritus and mutualistic partners of most of the higher terrestrial multicellular organisms. This decomposer fungi diversity is very high in forest and other ecosystems particularly where high grazing, and less fire and human harvesting activities were observed in terrestrial ecosystem. Annually plant forest ecosystem can produce and add organic matter around 5-33 t/ha, and 73 petagrams of estimated global carbon pool is bound in dead wood [34]. These lignocelluloses, recalcitrant organic matter were efficiently decomposed by only fungi [35]. The entire process was crucial for energy and release of nutrients, so using the basis of soil food chains and is grazed on directly or indirectly by a wide range of invertebrate and vertebrate taxa by fungi [36].

As mentioned earlier, the list of the mutualistic relations of fungi such as lichens and mycorrhizae is very high in the ecosystems. Primary production and nitrogen fixation in terrestrial environment with adverse conditions have been observed to be associated with highly stress tolerant fungi and green algae or cyanobacteria [37]. In case of the other habitat or climate zone i.e. forest ecosystem, fungi form microhabitats and use of tree trunk, rock surface and living leaves of the forest trees [38]. Almost all plants rely on mycelial network of fungi for the nutrients and uptake of crucial minerals such as N, P and other minerals from soil and the fungi can receive enough amount of the sugar from their partner and produce around 15–30% of the net primary production [39]. In forest ecosystem, mycorrhizal fungi control most of the natural environmental cycles, e.g. nutrient cycling, mineral weathering and carbon storage [40, 41]. The fungi have a diverse group of species and each fungus has different enzymatic activities according to the native environmental changes, either natural or anthropogenic pressure, which can shift ecosystem processes and be closely involved in plant growth and competition [42].

More specifically, all vascular plants’ internal tissues host diverse communities of fungal endophytes. Some of these fungal endophytes prevent attacks of herbivores and pathogens, whereas others have decomposer strategies [43]. Globally these fungal endophytes represent hyperdiverse group in case of known species and unknown bioactive compounds [44]. Exceptionally due to environmental changes or evolutionary processes beneficial fungi could be converted into pathogenic also.

Among that, the alternative approach has been emerged as biological synthesis of nanoparticles by using physical and chemical methods. This new field recognized as ‘green nanotechnology’ or ‘nanobiotechnology’. The uses of biological principles with physical and chemical procedures with all three together develop eco-friendly nanoparticles for specified functions. Now days, plants, fungi, algae, bacteria, yeast and viruses used for the synthesis of nanoparticles. Researchers now focused on the synthesis of nanoparticles, especially by fungi, as a potential source that can lead to various bioactive properties for application in the biomedicine field.

Nowadays an extensive research on fungi and their enzymes, their mode of action was carried out by the researchers. Selection of fungi is majorly due to the ease to handle different scales, therefore it is widely used in the synthesis of nanoparticles by using thin solid substrate fermentation technique. At industrial level to achieve large amount of target enzymes, production was feasible due to secretion by the fungi [45]. The economic feasibility and facility of implying biomass for the fungus species is another advantage for the utilization of the green approach to synthesize metallic nanoparticles.

In addition, fungi are easy to culture and maintain due to their fast growth including high wall-binding and metal uptake properties in laboratory [45]. Along with that, fungi also produced metal nanoparticles through the enzymatic activity of intracellularly or extracellularly, i.e. silver nanoparticles. The developmental processes for silver nanoparticles were almost similar with slight modification in the processes depending on the type of fungi species used for the synthesis of nanoparticles [46-48].

Previous studies indicated various research groups working on fungi during the last decade. Chemical and physical approaches for the development of nanoparticles have some limitations, such as more expensive, though the scientific community is running towards clean, ecofriendly and economically beneficial approach [49-51].

Nowadays, the production or synthesis of silver nanoparticles is on the top list due to their various applications in the biomedical field. Various countries, including India, are also working and developing cost-effective silver nanoparticles from various sources.

Mukherjee focused on the synthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles as a natural extracellular product by filamentous fungal species Verticillium. This was the first evidence of harnessing a filamentous fungus for nanotechnological studies [52, 53]. Again filamentous fungi were used to check biocatalytic properties of produced nanoparticles by Mukherjee [53] and Sawle [54]. Additionally, Mohanpuria et al., 2008 investigated heavy metal tolerance, the productivity of proteins and amount of nanoparticle synthesis with minimum time interval [55]. Various literature indicates synthesis pathways and methods for constructing nanoparticles by using mycosynthesis [20, 46, 56, 57]. Still throughout the globe, there is continuous effort to uncover synthesis of nanoparticles from different geological terrestrial ecosystem.

The synthesis of nanoparticles can be of both types: intra- and extra-cellularly [58]. Intracellular synthesis is subject to treatment of metal salt solution and incubation for 24 h in the dark condition as synthesis will take place inside the cell wall. Whereas, in extracellular synthesis, the fungal filtrate is treated with a metal salt solution and incubated till formation of nanoparticles. Extracellular nanoparticles synthesis is much faster compared to intracellular nanoparticles synthesis [59]. Additionally, nanoparticles synthesized from extracellular methods are much larger compared to the intracellularly synthesized nanoparticles [60]. These differences in size may be due to the nucleation of particles inside the fungus. Moreover, in intracellular methods of synthesis, downstream processing becomes very tedious and difficult as synthesis takes place inside the cell [61]. In contrast to that, in extracellular methods of synthesis, extensive downstream process is not necessary, which offers easier and cost effective synthesis of nanoparticles.

There are some reports on intra- and extra-cellular synthesis of nanoparticles that have been briefly discussed below.

Sastry et al. have demonstrated synthesis of silver nanoparticles (size range 2-25nm) from Verticillium sp. using intracellular method [62]. They have observed clear deposition of the metal on the surface of cytoplasmic membrane. In another similar study, gold nanoparticles have been synthesized using the same fungus [52]. Some other studies were also carried out to synthesized gold nanoparticles using fungi such as Trichothecium spp., Penicillium chrysogenum, and Verticillium luteoalbum [63-65]. Similarly, silver nanoparticles were intra- cellularly synthesized using Aspergillus flavus [23].

Extracellular synthesis of gold nanoparticles using Alternaria sp. has been reported by Dhanasekar [66]. They have used different concentrations of chloroaurate solution to optimize the size of the nanoparticles. They have optimized 1mN chloroaurate solution concentration for the synthesis of spherical, rod, pentagonal shape nanoparticles and the same was confirmed using TEM analysis. Apart from these shapes, quasi-spherical and heart like morphologies of gold nanoparticles were also achieved at lower concentration (0.3-0.5 mM). Devi and Joshi have isolated three endophytic fungi Pencillium ochrochloron PFR8, Aspergillus tamarii PFL2, and Aspergillus niger PFR6, from medicinal plant Potentillafulgens L., for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles. They have reported A. tamarii PFL2 synthesized nanoparticles have the smallest average particle size (3.5 nm) compared to the other two fungi [67].

Literature suggested extracellular metabolites from biomass of natural product exposed with metallic ion solution [52]. This was supported by Ahmed, utilized fungus with CdS metabolites with other natural products such as PbS, ZnS and MoS2. In aqueous solution, production of natural products and the presence of proteins were confirmed by sulfate-diminishing enzyme-based procedure. Hence, fungi can transform their morphology and change into 5-50 nm size nanoparticles [12].

Tarafdar [68] isolated Aspergillius tubingensis TFR-5 from agricultural farm of Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI) located in Jodhpur, India and confirmed synthesis of phosphorous nanoparticles from tri-calcium phosphate by Aspergillius tubingensis TFR-5.

In the terrestrial system, Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and 90% of land plant root have a mutualistic symbiosis [69]. Feng investigated and revealed the responses of mycorrhizal clover (Trifoliumrepens) to silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and iron oxide nanoparticles (FeONPs) using each concentration gradient of each silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and iron oxide nanoparticles (FeONPs). The study suggested mycorrhizal clover biomass was 34% significantly reduced by FeONPs at 3.2 [69].

Proceedings of ISBN documented potential fungi synthesis nanoparticles using nanotechnology [70]. Ahmed showed Fusarium oxysporum able to synthesized extracellular biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles from ionic silver [12]. Moreover, nanoparticles can catalyze certain enzymes. Similarly, two fungal species i.e. Aspergillus and Neurospora synthesized gold microwires [71]. The reports indicate that fungi were treated with gold for a week and that were surface functionalized with glutamate, aspartate, and polyethylene glycol. The consumption of this organic compound by the growing fungi resulted in the assembly of the gold microwires. Finally, endocytosis process can enter nanoparticles into the fungal cells [72].

Neethu investigated and explained the synthesis of silver nanoparticles using cell filtrate of Penicillium polonicum with an optimum concentration of silver nanoparticles, fungal mycelium, pH, optimum time and effect of light. Characterization of nanoparticles and establishment of antibacterial activity was checked against Acenetobacter baumanii. Besides that, using TEM, interaction of A. baumanii with silver nanoparticles was studied [73].

Ahmed also detected and reported amide I and amide II responsible for the stability of AgNPs in the aqueous solution. This has also medicinal application [74].

Šebesta isolated filamentous fungus Aspergillus niger (Tiegh.), strain CBS 140837 from the mercury-contaminated soil. The results confirmed that the influence of soil fungus A. niger transformation was carried out of ZnO nanoparticles to biogenic mineral phases and the process took place in soil environment under the right circumstances [75].

Fungi Thielaviopsis basicola and Phytophthora nicotianae were isolated from black root- and black stem-infected tobacco plants in continuously 10 years growing field from Chongqing. A study was conducted to check the effect of nanoparticles MgO and soil borne pathogens P. nicotianae and T. bacicola in two different systems i.e. in vitro and in a green house. The study illustrated nanoparticles have a significant inhibition effect on spore germination, sporangium formation, and hyphal development [76]. Edible mushrooms also have been found to biosynthesize gold and silver nanoparticles [77].

Not only filamentous fungi but yeasts also have been found to be a very good source for biosynthesizing various nanoparticles. To the best of authors’ knowledge, yeasts had been harnessed even before their filamentous fungal counterparts for biosynthesizing nanoparticles. Dameron discovered biosynthesis of quantum CdS crystallites in yeasts Candida glabrata and Schizosaccharomyces pombe and the role of short chelating peptides in controlling nucleation and growth of CdS crystallites [78]. Saccharomyces cerevisae had been observed to carry out extracellular synthesis of gold and silver nanoparticles. Various mechanisms involved in yeast-based biosynthesis of nanoparticles include sorption, chelation, enzymatic reduction and controlled cell membrane transport of heavy metals [79, 80].

Fungi in Marine Environment

Oceans are reservoirs of rich biodiversity. Fungi from marine habitats were first described in the middle of 19th century [81]. According to their biogeochemical distribution, they can be categorized as temperate, tropical, subtropical and cosmopolitan species. Based on their ability to grow and sporulate, these fungi can be classified as obligate marine fungi and facultative marine fungi, where the former grow and sporulate exclusively in marine or estuarine habitat while the latter have terrestrial or freshwater origin having the ability to grow and possibly sporulate in marine habitats [82].

Marine-derived fungi have been isolated from nearly all habitats, including seawater, sediments, marine plants, sponges and other microorganisms. They play an important role in biodegradation of pollutants [83-85] and produce a number of bioactive compounds with novel traits and application potentialities [86].

Kathiresan carried out pioneering work on the synthesis of nanoparticles using marine-derived fungi Penicillium fellutanum (isolated from mangrove sediment of south India). They observed the formation of silver nanoparticles in the culture filtrates. Kathiresan reported extracellular synthesis of silver nanoparticles (5-35nm) by Aspergillus niger obtained from coastal mangrove sediment and observed the presence of 70KDa protein in culture filtrate by carrying out SDS-PAGE analysis [87].

Pioneering work on mycosynthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles has been undertaken at four institutions in India. National chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune carried out studies on biosynthesis using fungi from other sources while Annamalai University initiated work on silver nanoparticle synthesis by marine-derived filamentous fungi, Maharaja Krishnakumarsinghji Bhavnagar University initiated work on gold and silver nanoparticles by marine-derived filamentous fungi and University of Pune worked on gold and silver nanoparticles using marine-derived yeasts.

Marine-derived filamentous fungi from Bhavnagar Coast, Gulf of Khambhat, West Coast of India were examined for their silver and gold nanoparticle potentials [11, 18, 88-90] and revealed mycobiota of Bhavnagar coast as efficient myco-nanofactories for silver and gold nanoparticles with application potentialities. Plate 1 displays silver nanoparticle synthesis by a marine-derived Aspergillus sp. Moreover, Zomorodian also synthesized silver nanoparticles from Aspergillus niger [91].

Plate (1)) Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles by a marine-derived Aspergillus sp. (left: before, right after biosynthesis).

Recently, Hulikere and Joshi reported silver nanoparticle synthesis by a marine endophytic fungus Cladosporium cladosporoides. The authors suggested NADPH-dependent reductase as the responsible enzyme for the formation of AgNPs [92].

Vala examined three marine-derived fungal isolates viz. Aspergillus candidus, Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus niger for their gold nanoparticle biosynthesis potential. It was observed that all the test isolates generally synthesized gold nanoparticles extracellularly, A. candidus showed concentration dependent change in mode of biosynthesis [90]. Concentration dependent change in behaviour was also observed in a marine-derived Rhizopusoryzae by Vala [90] and in marine-derived Aspergillus sydowii [18].

Dave reported the formation of gold nanoparticles when a marine-derived Aspergillus niger was exposed to Au(III) at different pH (7-10) [19]. The authors observed a decrease in particle size with increasing pH. Gold nanoparticle biosynthesis had been observed in tropical marine yeast Yarrowialipolytica NCIM 3589 [93].

Marine yeast Pichia capsulata were observed to be effective in synthesizing silver nanoparticles [94]. Manivannan reported silver nanoparticles by a marine yeast Pichia capsulate [95]. Rhodosporidium diobovatum was reported to synthesize lead nanoparticles (2-5nm) by Seshadri [50].

SCOPE OF MYCO-DERIVED NANOPARTICLES

Nanotechnologies have been recently used in various fields of science such as agriculture, pharmaceutical, material science, chemistry, physics and medicine. The promising results in above fields opened lots of scope of nanotechnology recently. According to the European Union, farming management concept in agriculture and their output from available resources has widely accepted new technologies, including nanotechnology. Therefore, nanotechnology is widely used in terrestrial system i.e. modern farming. In modern research, nanotechnology has emerged as new area by using nanoparticles with size smaller than 100 nm for the synthesis and application. Moreover, using nanoparticles, nanostructured materials and devices are also created.

Metal nanoparticles synthesized by fungi have numerous potential applications in the areas of agriculture, healthcare and pest control. Synthesis of fungal nanoparticles is advantageous in terms of large production of metabolites. Additionally, fungi have the capacity to produce antibiotics that could be contained in the capping and act in synergy with the nanoparticle core. Many reports have suggested controlling the pathogenic fungi and bacteria, providing larvicidal and insecticidal activities and combating cancer (Fig. 1).

Fig. (1)) Applications of myco-derived nanoparticles.

SCOPE IN AGRICULTURE

There are many studies to investigate the potential of metal nanoparticles synthesized by fungi for the control of phytopathogenic fungi in agriculture. There have been few studies to evaluate the potential of metal nanoparticles synthesized using biogenic methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi in agriculture and pests. Table 1 shows some studies in which silver nanoparticles synthesized from different fungal species were employed in agriculture and pests control.

Table 1Myco-derived fungal nanoparticles and its applications in agriculture.Fungal SourceActivityNanoparticlesTarget OrganismEffective ConcentrationReferencesTrichoderma harzianumAntifungalSilverSclerotinia sclerotiorum0.15 × 1012 and 0.31 × 1012 NPs/mL[102]ArthrodermafulvumAntifungalSilverFusarium sp.0.125–4.00μg/mL[103]Alternaria alternataAntifungalcombinedwith FluconazolSilverPhomaglomerata, Phomaherbarum, andFusarium semitectum20 μL/disk[98]Trichoderma harzianumInsecticideSilverAedes aegypti0.2–1.0%[104]Beauveria bassianaInsecticideSilverAedes aegypti0.06–1.0 ppm[100]A. nigerAntibacterialSilver--[105]F. oxysporumLive cell imaging and diagnosticsCadmium--[106]Rhizopus oryzaeWater hygiene managementGold--[107]Phytophthora infestansAntimicrobial activitySilver--[108]

Silver nanoparticles synthesized from Aspergillus versicolor used as an antifungal against fungi such as Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and Botrytis cinereal in strawberry plants. Elgorban has observed the maximum effect of these nanoparticles against Botrytis cinerea [96]. Similarly, Qian has also synthesized silver nanoparticles using fungus Epicoccum nigrum and reported antifungal activity against pathogenic fungi Candida albicans, Sporothrix schenckii, Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus fumigates [97]. Apart from antifungal activity, many studies have been reported in the combination of biogenic particles and conventional biocides. Silver nanoparticles synthesized from Alternaria alternata are used in combinat-ion with antifungal compound fluconazole, against the phytopathogenic fungi Fusarium semitectum, Phomaherbarum and Phoma glomerate [98]. These nanoparticles were also effective against the biological control agent Trochoderma sp. and the human pathogenic fungus Candida albicans. One more study reported that silver nanoparticles in combination with antifungal compound triclabendazole for controlling the parasite Fasciola sp., which affects sheep and cattle. In this study, it was observed that nanoparticles combined with triclabendazole had inhibited egg hatching by 90.6%, while only triclabendazole has inhibited 70.6%. These studies suggested that the use of the nanoparticles together with the drug could be a way to overcome the resistance that the target organisms has developed toward the drug.

Banu and Balasubramaniam have also synthesized silver nanoparticles using the fungus Isaria fumosorosea and they have applied these nanoparticles against the mosquito species Culex quinquefasciatus and Adedes aegypti for mortality test. The results suggested the greatest effectiveness against Aedes aegypti, for which the mortality of 1st instar larvae reached 100% within 24h. Apart from that, the 4th instar larvae of both mosquito species was lower susceptible to the nanoparticles. Thus, these nanoparticles could be considered as potential larvicides for mosquito control [99]. The same authors also synthesized silver nanoparticles using the mycelial extract of the Beauveria bassiana. They have also obtained 100% mortality of the 1st and 2nd instar larvae of Aedes aegypti within 21h of exposure to the nanoparticles. These nanoparticles could be considered for the environmentally safe strategy for vector control, followed by field applications [100].

Apart from its major application as antifungal and antibacterial agents for the management of plant pathogens, nanoparticles can serve as nanofertilizers, nano-pesticides and nano-insecticides also. Additionally, they are also used in the development of nanobiosensors which can be useful for the preparation of devices, useful in precision farming. Excessive use of chemical fertilizers and water resources leads to the decrement in fertility of the soil and eventually in crop production. Nanofertilizers could be an attractive alternative for the regaining and protection of fertility of the soil with minimum damage to the soil. These nanofertilizers can be used for targeted delivery or slow and controlled release or conditional release according to environmental condition and biological demands. These controlled and targeted delivery of nanofertilizers into the damaged soil lead to increment in nutrients, reduces soil toxicity and minimizes the potential negative effects associated to the chemical fertilizers. This approach could be an attractive tool for the development of sustainable agriculture at the large scale level in the developing countries of Asia and Africa. Chinnamuthu and

Boopathi have suggested the use of naturally occurring minerals, such as nano clays and zeolites, as nanofertilizers [101].

SCOPE OF FUNGAL NANOPARTICLES IN BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTHCARE

There are many studies reported describing the use of nanoparticles synthesized from fungi for applications in the area of health, involving the control of bacteria, fungi and tumor cells. Growth of bacteria is directly inhibited by the nanoparticles, which contact the cell wall and give metabolic responses, with the production of reactive oxygen species [109]. The smaller nanoparticles have greater effects as compared to bigger nanoparticles because they can penetrate the bacterial cell membrane and damage the respiratory chain, cause DNA and RNA damage, affect cell division, eventually lead to the death of cell [15]. Especially, interaction of nanoparticles with thiol groups of essential enzymes leads to the release of silver ion, eventually formation of complexes with nucleotides and damaging the DNA.

Nanoparticles synthesized from fungi have also potential to become an alternative approach for the treatment of fungal infections [110]. The large surface area of metal nanoparticles, especially silver nanoparticles can contribute to high antimicrobial activity. The toxic ions bind to sulfur containing proteins and affect cell permeability, leading to a change in DNA replication process. The interaction of nanoparticles with thiol groups of some enzymes influences electron transport and protein oxidation [111, 112]. There are some studies that reported fungal nanoparticles in biomedical and healthcare applications as per given Table 2.

Table 2Myco-derived nanoparticles and their applications in biomedical and healthcare.Synthesis SourceNanoparticlesBioactivityTarget OrganismEffective ConcentrationReferencesAspergillus tubingiensis andBionectriaochroleucaSilverAntibacterialCandida sp. and Pseudomonas aeruginosa0.11–1.75μg/mL (Candida sp.) and 0.28μg/mL (P. aeruginosa)[117]Fusarium verticillioidesSilverAntibacterialS. aureus and E. coli5 and 10mM[118]Inonotus obliquusSilverAntibacterial and antiproliferative in cancer cellsE. coli KCTC 2441A549 (lung cancer) and MCF-7 (breast cancer)30 μL/disk[119]Pleurotusdjamor var. roseusSilverAntiproliferative in cancer cellsPC3 cells (prostate cancer)10–40μg/mL[120]Penicillium chrysogenum andAspergillus oryzaeSilverAntifungalTrichophyton rubrumP. chrysogenum0.5μg/mL and A. oryzae>7.5μg/mL[121]Penicillium italicumSilverAntibacterial and antifungalMultidrug-resistant S.aureus, Shewanellaputrefaciens, and C. albicans25 μL/disk[122]Fusarium oxysporumSilverAntifungalCandida spp. and Cryptococcus spp.Candida spp. 0.84-1.68μg/mL andCryptococcus spp. 0.42–0.84μg/mL[123]T. virideGoldAntibacterialS. aureus, E.coli,VRSA-[124]A. nigerSilverWound healing activity--[125]

Silver nanoparticles synthesized from fungus Guignardia mangiferae were observed for antibacterial activity against gram-negative bacteria. These nanoparticles had given effects such as increased permeability, the release of nucleic acids and changes in membrane transport [113]. In contrast to that, these silver nanoparticles were not effective against gram-positive bacteria due to the layer of peptidoglycans that act as a barrier and prevent penetration of the nanoparticles [114]. However, some studies have shown exceptional results with gram-positive bacteria and shown inhibitory effects against gram-positive bacteria.

Ahluwalia has synthesized silver nanoparticles using Trichoderma harzianum to control growth of Klebsiella pneumonia and Staphylococcus aureus in in vitro. The rates of inhibition were observed dependent on concentration with gram-negative bacterium (K. pneumoniae) and showed higher sensitivity [115]. Whereas, Gade has reported inhibitory effect against gram positive bacteria S. aureus using silver nanoparticles synthesized from A. niger. These inhibitory effects were equivalent to those of the antibiotic gentamicin against S. aureus [105].

Some of the fungal synthesized metal nanoparticles have also been used in combination with antifungals and antibiotics, for possible solution to the problem of resistance towards these drugs used in health area. Silver nanoparticles synthesized from Candida albicans used alone and in combination with the ciprofloxacin against S. aureus, E. coli, B. cereus and V. cholerae. The results showed that antibiotic activity was higher when nanoparticles were used in combination with antibiotics [116]. One more study has reported antimicrobial and antifungal activity of silver nanoparticles synthesized from filtrate of Aspergillus flavus.

These nanoparticles were used to control the growth of Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter aerogenes, Bacillus cereus. Results have shown higher sensitivity of silver nanoparticles against B. subtilis and E. coli. As per the earlier studies, in this study also, activity was concentration-dependent. Better results were obtained using nanoparticles in combination with tetracycline rather than on their own.

Bao reported the production of cadmium telluride quantum dots using yeast Saccharomyces cerevisae. The synthesized cadmium telluride quantum dots offered good biocompatibility and potential for application in bioimaging and biolabeling [126].

In addition to the antimicrobial activity, fungal synthesized nanoparticles used to exert effects on tumor cells. Silver nanoparticles synthesized from Fusarium oxysporum have been used for antibacterial and antitumor activity. The nanoparticles were effective against E. coli and S. aureus as well as tumor cell line. A low IC50 value (121.23μg cm3) for human breast adenocarcinoma MCF-7 cells was obtained by exposure of the nanoparticles. This indicates high cytotoxicity and potential tumor control. These results were obtained by disrupting mitochondrial respiratory chain, leading to the production of reactive oxygen species, subsequently delaying the synthesis of ATP and damaging the nucleic acids [127]. El-sonabaty also carried out a similar study, in which they have reported antitumor potential using Agaricus bisporus synthesized silver nanoparticles [128]. They have studied this activity in vitro against MCF-7 tumor cells and in vivo against Ehrlich carcinoma in mice. Although, the application of fungi synthesized nanoparticles for the antitumor and cytotoxicity is of considerable interest and has shown promising results, this technique still requires further investigation and the use of clinical trials.

Scope of Fungi Synthesized Nanoparticles in Environmental Protection

Environmental protection is an important area for the existence of life on the earth. Because of industrial and anthropogenic activities of human air, water and soil have been polluted by many pollutants. Carbon monoxides, heavy metals such as arsenic, mercury and nickel, various hydrocarbons are responsible for pollution in air, water and soil [84, 85, 129-132]. Many techniques are being implemented to remove contaminants and restore environment. But because of time consuming, expensive and lacking in efficacy, new techniques are required. Nanotechnology has great prospects in this area as many researchers around the globe have used various kinds of nanomaterials for the environmental protection.

Zhang has reported iron nanoparticles are being used to transform and detoxify environmental pollutants, such as pesticides, polychlorinated biophenyls and chlorinated organic solvents [133]. Rajan has suggested that iron nanoparticles can be used for remediation of groundwater so as to make it potable [134].

Heavy metals, such as mercury, nickel, chromium and arsenic, can interact with various biomacromolecules, leading to a change in their structure and functions. Farrukh and Telling have reported that magnetic nanoparticles can remove mercury ions and chromium ions from contaminated water [135, 136]. Chong also found promising results using TiO2 nanoparticles. He observed that these nanoparticles are a potential candidate for photocatalytic degradation of several pollutants [137]. Mycobiota having metal nanoparticle biosynthesis ability can be useful in the recovery of precious metals as well.

CONCLUSION

Green synthesis of various nanoparticles by fungi offers an environment friendly approach and is superior to other sources, hence, it has gained attention worldwide. A number of applications in various fields are increasing day by day. Filamentous fungi and yeasts from diverse habitats have shown impressive records, however, exploring newer habitats may prove even more beneficial. A number of issues have been resolved, however, there is still a long way to go. Process centric and datacentric approaches can be harnessed for optimization of biosynthesis of nanoparticles and scaling up of the process would facilitate large scale production. Molecular characterization of capping agents would help understand the process better and would help increasing the stability of particles where required. Fungi with nanoparticle biosynthetic ability can be harnessed for the recovery of precious metals.

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