Insights of Agricultural Technologies

Review Article Pages 11-13

Zinc Sulfate as an Inhibitor on the Mycelial Growth of the Fungus: A Short Review and Some Insights

Authors: Chee Kong Yap and Shih Hao Tony Peng

Abstract: Zinc is an essential metal and micronutrient needed by the animals and humans, and as plant nutrition to support their normal functions and growth. It is a catalytic component of over 300 enzymes including transferases, hydrolases, lyases, oxidoreductases, isomerases and ligases. Zinc sulfate could reduce the development of the fungus Ganoderma. This could be due to zinc is vital in upholding the integrity of biological membranes

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