CARS spectroscopy of Aspergillus nidulans spores

Sci Rep. 2019 Feb 11;9(1):1789. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-37978-6.

Abstract

Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Spectroscopy (CARS) is performed on single spores (conidia) of the fungus Aspergillus nidulans in order to establish a baseline measurement for fungal spores. Chemical maps of single spores are generated and spectral differentiation between the cell wall and the cytoplasm is achieved. Principal Component Analysis of the measured spectra is then completed as a means to quantify spore heterogeneity. Applications range from the quick and accurate diagnosis of public health concerns to real-time agricultural and environmental sensing of fungal symbionts and pathogens.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aspergillus nidulans / physiology*
  • Principal Component Analysis
  • Spectrum Analysis / methods*
  • Spores, Fungal / chemistry*