School student discovered bacteria against fungi
An unexpected scientific discovery was made by a student at a school in Pushino, Moscow region. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
Eleventh-grade student Nikolay Ulikov accidentally identified an effective bacterial strain against fungi during a laboratory session. This was reported by “MK”.
During the lesson, students were engaged in cultivating the tipratikan mushroom in Petri dishes. Along with the mushroom taken from nature, various microorganisms also entered the medium.
After some time, Ulikov observed a strange phenomenon in the Petri dish: a sterile ring formed around a small bacterial colony, creating a zone where other microorganisms could not grow. Further studies showed that this bacterial strain secretes a substance that inhibits the growth of fungi.
This substance creates a sterile zone around the colony, preventing the spread of fungi and other microorganisms. This discovery could have significant importance in agriculture.
There is a possibility that bacteria could be used to protect crops from fungal diseases. This would reduce the use of harsh chemical agents and enable the development of natural and effective solutions.
Although this discovery began during a simple laboratory session, it may open new directions for scientific research in the future. In science, sometimes the most important achievements start with such accidental discoveries.
