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Elucidating the mechanisms of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. tuberosi inhibition using functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes: A comprehensive analysis of biophysical and molecular interactions
Sadia Manzoor, Asma Irshad, Saira Azam, Ijaz Ali, Ayesha Latif, Abdul Qayyum Rao, Samina Hassan, Ahmad Ali Shahid, Muhammad Danish Ali, Ameni Brahmia
2026, 25 (4): 1544-1555.   DOI: 10.1016/j.jia.2024.07.010
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The study explores the antifungal properties of functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (f-MWCNTs) against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. tuberosi, revealing a concentration-dependent impact, with the lowest concentration suppressing mycelial development.  The peaks at 2θ°=7.92° and 25.85° reveal the presence of MWCNTs.  Furthermore, the bonding extremes at 3,194 and 2,441 cm–1 and the peak at 3,573 cm–1 are hydrogen-bonded.  The peak at 3,756 cm–1 demonstrates the vibration of OH stretching to confirm the functionalization of MWCNTs.  MWCNTs at 308 nm show a peak with much higher UV energy.  This is because of the different plasmonic vibrations that the free electrons of multi-wall carbon nanotubes exhibit at about 308 nm.  Scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis revealed mycelial structure distortions, revealing inhibitory mechanisms of f-MWCNTs and their interaction with Foxysporum f. sp. tuberosi, providing insights into their complex behavior.  Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) showed anti-oxidative properties, indicating potential multifaceted modes of action, as evidenced by 2´,7´-dichlorofluorescein diacetate dye testing.  The current study analyzed bioactive molecules in Foxysporum f. sp. tuberosi extracts by gas-chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis, showing six metabolites having antimicrobial, cytotoxic, and antioxidant properties.  However, exposure to f-MWCNTs reduced these potent molecule concentrations, highlighting the significant impact of f-MWCNTs on Foxysporum f. sp. tuberosi biochemical arsenal.  This is the first report that checked the antifungal, and antioxidant activity and of a lesser concentration of metabolites produced after the action of f-MWCNTs in Foxysporum f. sp. tuberosi.  This research highlights the potential of f-MWCNTs as antifungal agents, paving the way for innovative strategies in combating fungal pathogens and developing effective treatments.

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