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Browsing PhD, EngD and MSc by research theses (Cranfield Health) by Author "Magan, Naresh"

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Bacteria in heavy metal contaminated soil: diversity, tolerance and use in remediation

Pires, Carlos (Cranfield University, 2010)

The objectives of this project were to determine the bacterial diversity in a heavily contaminated metal region of Portugal. Both traditional and molecular based methods were used to identify tolerant strains and species. ...
Biodegradation of mixtures of pesticides by bacteria and white rot fungi

Gouma, Sofia (Cranfield University, 2009-04)

The objective of this study was to examine the potential for degradation of mixtures of pesticides (chlorpyrifos, linuron, metribuzin) by a range of bacteria and fungi and to relate this capability to enzyme production ...
Biodiversity of mycotoxigenic aspergillus species in Egyptian peanuts and strategies for minimizing aflatoxin contamination

Sultan, Yousef Yasseen Abdel-Rahmin (Cranfield University, 2010-12)

Peanuts are an important crop grown in Egypt for either local consumption or export to European markets. The present study examined the importance of mycotoxigenic Aspergilli in Egyptian peanuts from five different regions ...
Bioremediation of the pesticides Dieldrin, Simazine, Trifluralin using tropical and temperate white-rot fungi

Elyassi, Ali (Cranfield University, 1997-08)

The natural breakdown of three pesticides on the UK Red Lis~ dieldrin~ simazine and trifluralin in water and soil varied with environmental conditions. In both sterile and unsterile water trifluralin was degraded to some ...
A development of a molecularly imprinted polymer: Specific for ochratoxin A: Theoretical and sensor applications

Turner, Nicholas W. (Cranfield University, 2004-01)

In this work the development of two molecularly imprinted polymers, specific for ochratoxin A, is presented. Ochratoxin A is produced by several Aspergillus and Penicillium species and is common in cereals and other starch ...
The development of a solid-phase fermentation system for the production of pharmaceutically useful secondary metabolites in fungi

Aldred, David (Cranfield University, 2000-05)

A Phoma species, producing a squalestatin (Si) was grown on agar media derived from wheat, oats, oil seed rape and malt extract over a range of water availability values corresponding to water activity (aa) levels of. ...
Development of life marker chip technology for in-situ life detection on Mars

Wilson, P. K. (Cranfield University, 2007-04)

The European Space Agency (ESA) is currently developing its flagship Life Detection Mission, ExoMars, which is scheduled to fly to Mars in 2013. The primary goal of this mission is to compliment the Phoenix NASA mission ...
Dynamics and control of ochratoxigenic strains of Penicillium Verrucosum and Aspergillus Ochraceus in the stored grain ecosystem

Cairns-Fuller, Victoria (Cranfield University, 2004-04)

This study investigated the effect of interacting environmental factors on the ecophysiology of Penicillium verrucosum and Aspergillus ochraceus and ochratoxin A (OTA) production and potential for controlling growth and ...
Ecological factors affecting growth and ochratoxin A production of Aspergillus section Nigri species on grapes

Mitchell, D. (2006-05)

This study investigated the effects of interacting environmental factors on the ecophysiology of Aspergillus carbonarius and ochratoxin A (OTA) production, to facilitate the building of a database of knowledge for risk ...
Ecology and control of Fusarium species and mycotoxins in wheat grain

Hope, Russell (Cranfield University, 2003-08)

This study investigated the effect of interacting environmental factors on the ecophysiology of Fusarium culmorum and F. graminearum and mycotoxin production, and potential for controlling growth and deoxynivalenol (DON) ...
Ecology of A.carbonarius and ochratoxin A production in vine fruits and control in the production chain

Pateraki, Marianthi G. (Cranfield University, 2008-01)

This study examined black aspergilli, especially A. carbonarius and A. niger and ochratoxin A (OTA) contamination of grapes, during drying and industrial processing of dried vine fruits. This was complemented by studies ...
Ecophysiology and production of the biocontrol agent Phlebiopsis gigantea

Swanwick , Susanne (Cranfield University, 2007)

Heterobasidion annosum, the causative agent of the disease “root and butt rot” in conifers, is ubiquitous in the environment and causes severe financial losses to the forestry industry throughout the temperate zone. The ...
Essential oils from Dittany of Crete for the control of botrytis cinerea on tomato, eggplant and pepper fruits

Stavropoulou, Andriana (Cranfield University, 2014)

The degree of postharvest losses of fruit and vegetables due to attack by microorganisms worldwide is significant. In addition, the use of chemicals increases consumer concerns regarding food safety. Recent studies ...
Extending the vase life of mixed flower bouquets

Suntipabvivattana, Niramon (Cranfield University, 2012-12)

The popularity of mixed flowers bouquets has increased in the cut flower industry. The longevity of mixed flowers bouquets is limited by the individual life of each flower in the bunch. Various factors have been studied ...
Factors affecting the performance of ochonia Chlamydosporia as a biological control agent for nematodes

Esteves, Ivania (Cranfield University, 2007-01)

The work developed in this thesis aimed to increase understanding about the variability and stability in eleven biotypes of Pochonia chlamydosporia, a facultative parasitic fungus with potential as a biological control ...
Fusarium species in grains : dry matter losses, mycotoxin contamination and control strategies using ozone and chemical compounds

Mylona, Kalliopi (Cranfield University, 2012-06)

This Project identified the relationships between storage conditions, dry matter losses (DMLs) caused by Fusarium species in cereal grains and mycotoxin contamination and assessed novel control strategies for post-harvest ...
Impact of ecophysiological factors on biocontrol of aflatoxin contamination of maize by atoxigenic aspergillus flavus strains

Mohale, Sejakhosi Alexis (Cranfield University, 2013-10)

This study has (a) evaluated the biodiversity in toxigenic mycobiota associated with maize from subsistence farmers’ stores in five climatic regions of Lesotho in two seasons, (b) compared the effect of ecophysiological ...
Impact of environmental and plant factors on Aspergillus section Flavi isolated from maize in Italy

Giorni, Paola (Cranfield University, 2007-12)

The exceptional hot weather conditions in Italy during the summer of 2003 resulted in an optimal environment for the development of Aspergillus section Flavi in maize and, consequently, for aflatoxin production. This ...
Impact of water relations on the production, ecological fitness and stability of the biocontrol fungus Metarhizium anisopliae

Ypsilos, Ioannis K. (Cranfield University, 2004-08)

The aim of this work was the production of high numbers of propagules of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae with high germination capacity under low water availability, good storage stability and ...
Improving the diversity of resistance mechanisms available in wheat to combat Fusarium Ear Blight disease

Holdgate, Sarah (Cranfield University, 2009-05)

Fusarium ear blight (FEB) is a disease of wheat and small grain cereals, caused by the fungi Fusarium culmorum and Fusarium graminearum. The disease causes premature bleaching of spikelets and shrivelling of the grain ...

Browsing PhD, EngD and MSc by research theses (Cranfield Health) by Author "Magan, Naresh"

Browsing PhD, EngD and MSc by research theses (Cranfield Health) by Author "Magan, Naresh"

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