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Fungal Pigments Could Replace Synthetic Dyes

Fungal Pigments Could Replace Synthetic Dyes

Epicoccum

What they found

The fungus Epicoccum sorghinum makes antibacterial, antioxidant pigments that could replace synthetic dyes.

The fungus Epicoccum sorghinum makes antibacterial, antioxidant pigments that could replace synthetic dyes.

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

Lab – chemical analysis

Lab – chemical analysis

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Epicoccum sorghinum

Epicoccum sorghinum

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www.fungiindia.co.in

www.fungiindia.co.in

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ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

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Natural Pigments

Natural Pigments

The fungus Epicoccum sorghinum produces vibrant pigments with antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These natural pigments, optimized at 77°F and pH 7, could replace harmful synthetic dyes in food, textiles, and more.

The fungus Epicoccum sorghinum produces vibrant pigments with antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These natural pigments, optimized at 77°F and pH 7, could replace harmful synthetic dyes in food, textiles, and more.

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