White Cotton Research Articles

Process standardization and characterization of Mies: Ethiopian honey wine

Mies is a delicious honey wine traditionally processed in Ethiopia and Eritrea. This study aimed to investigate the standardization and characterization of high-quality Mies. The ingredients for Mies preparation were collected, and three formulations were created by varying the amounts of Gesho and honey. First, Birzi was made by dissolving honey in a 1:5 ratio (honey to water) and fermenting it at 22 °C for five days. Next, coarsely ground Gesho was added to the Birzi in plastic tanks, where it fermented for 14 days. The fermented mixture was then filtered through a clean white cotton cloth into a new plastic tank. The filtrate (Mies) was seasoned and fermented for an additional two days, after which its physicochemical, nutritional, sensory, and microbial properties were analyzed using standard methods. As fermentation time increased, the pH values of the three Mies formulations decreased from the first to the twenty-first day. The study revealed that as fermentation time increased, so did the temperature and alcohol levels in all three formulations. Formulation three (F3) was selected by the panelists as the highest quality Mies, with a temperature of 22.50 °C after 21 days. The alcohol content of F3 rose from 2.93 % on the first day to 5.72 % by the twenty-first day. The titratable acidity and total soluble solids of F3 were measured at 3.50 g/L and 26.24 °Brix, respectively. The nutritional contents of F3 included lipid (0.13 %), protein (0.10 %), and carbohydrates (3.02 %). The total energy of F3 was found to be 73.91 %. The study revealed that potassium (K) was the most abundant element in F3 and its ingredients, followed by phosphorus (P), while manganese (Mn) and zinc (Zn) were detected in the lowest amounts. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) were identified as the predominant microbes in F3. Standardizing production procedures for Ethiopian honey wine can enhance commercialization and scalability, while its distinct flavors and fragrances can boost demand, profitability, and potential market entry. To improve the consistency and quality of honey wine production, further research is required to identify species-specific microbial profiles using molecular tools, optimize production parameters, and address concerns related to preparation.

The Effect of Swaddling and Oropharyngeal Colostrum During Endotracheal Suctioning on Procedural Pain and Comfort in Premature Neonates: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Endotracheal suctioning (ES) is a painful procedure frequently performed in the neonatal intensive care unit. This procedure negatively affects the comfort level of premature neonates. To determine the effect of 2 nonpharmacologic methods, swaddling and the administration of oropharyngeal colostrum, on the pain and comfort levels of preterm neonates during ES. This randomized controlled experimental study comprised 48 intubated premature neonates (swaddling group n =16; oropharyngeal colostrum group n =16; and control group n =16) at 26 to 37weeks of gestation. The neonates were swaddled with a white soft cotton cloth or administered 0.4 mL of oropharyngeal colostrum 2minutes before ES, according to the group in which they were included. Two observers evaluated the pain levels (Premature Infant Pain Profile-Revize [PIPP-R]) and comfort (Newborn Comfort Behavior Scale [COMFORTneo]) of the infants by observing video recordings of before, during, and after the procedure. A significantly lower mean PIPP-R score was found in the swaddling group during ES compared with the control group ( P =.002). The mean COMFORTneo scores of the swaddling and oropharyngeal colostrum groups during ES ( P <.01, P =.002) and the mean PIPP-R and COMFORTneo scores immediately after ES and 5, 10, and 15minutes later were significantly lower than the control group ( P <.005). Swaddling was effective both during and after the procedure, while oropharyngeal colostrum was effective only after the procedure in reducing ES-related pain in premature neonates. Swaddling and oropharyngeal colostrum were effective in increasing comfort both during and after the procedure.

Trichoderma gamsii, a new pathogen causing disease on cultivated mushroom Cordyceps militaris in China

The fungal disease of Cordyceps militaris has become the primary disease during the cultivation of C. militaris. However, some of the causal organism remains unclear. During our investigation in 2020–2022, three fungal strains were isolated from both the mycelium and fruiting bodies of C. militaris in mushroom farms located in Changchun. The observed disease incidence was approximately 20%. White villous mycelium on the surface of hyphae or fruiting bodies of C. militaris, is one of the main features of the disease, which can cause slow growth of mycelium, delayed primordia differentiation, and growth failure. Finally, the white cotton flocculent mycelium covered the surface of the medium, and the C. militaris stopped differentiating and failed to produce the primordium, ultimately leading to the stunted growth and lodging of the fruiting body. The objective of this study was to identify the pathogen based on Koch's Postulates, thereby confirming its pathogenicity and characterizing it through morphological and molecular features. The phylogenetic analyses showed that they belong to the Trichoderma gamsii. This study presented the first evidence of T. gamsii caused fungal disease in C. militaris, providing a theoretical basis for the prevention and control measures.

A study of the effect of natural brown cotton gauze on the healing of infected wounds.

Medical dressings are designed to promote wound healing and reduce infection. The aim of project is to investigate the effect of natural brown colored cotton dressings on the healing of infected wounds in E.coli animals. In this study, degreased white cotton gauze was used as the control group, with degreased brown cotton gauze and degreased bleached brown cotton gauze as the experimental group 1 and experimental group 2, to investigate the effect on the repair of post-infectious wound damage in animals by establishing an infected wound model in rats with E.coli as the infecting organism. The ability to promote healing of infected wounds was investigated by analyzing the wound healing status, macroscopic wound healing rate, hematoxylin-eosin staining, Masson staining, secretion of inflammatory factors by Elisa assay. The result showed that at day 14 of wound healing, the macroscopic wound healing rate was greater than 98% for all three groups of dressings; the collagen content reached 49.85±5.84% in the experimental group 1 and 53.48±5.32% in the experimental group 2, which was higher than the control group; brown cotton gauze promotes skin wound healing by shortening the inflammatory period in both groups. The expression of three inflammatory factors THF-α, IL-2, and IL-8 and three cytokines MMP-3, MMP-8, and MMP-9 were lower than that of the control group. It was found that natural brown cotton gauze has better repairing and promoting healing effect on infected wounds. It opens up the application of natural brown cotton gauze in the treatment of infected wounds.

Comparative analysis of key fiber characteristics in white Pima cotton (Gossypium barbadense L.): Native accessions from the Peruvian Amazon

AbstractThe fiber quality of cotton (Gossypium barbadense L.) native to the Peruvian Amazon region is one of the most versatile and essential natural fibers in the Peruvian textile industry. There is little information about the fiber quality traits of cotton genotypes native to the Peruvian Amazon region. This study investigated the fiber quality traits of Peruvian Pima cotton accessions native to the Amazon region of the La Convención Province, Cusco, Peru, to determine the lines with the greatest potential for improving fiber quality in cotton genetic breeding programs. A total of 14 cotton accessions with white fiber color, being 12 accessions of G. barbadense L. (Pima cotton) and two accessions of Gossypium sp. (unknown cotton), were analyzed. The fiber properties determined using the high volume instrument method included seven characteristics. All fiber properties were classified into five quality classes. The data on fiber quality properties were subjected to distribution, correlation, and canonical variable analysis. The results of fiber quality properties showed that the two accessions of Gossypium sp. (unknown cotton) can be promising options to be used as high‐quality fiber progenies in crop genetic breeding programs or can be cultivated by regional farmers for the purpose of producing cotton with high fiber quality. Future investigations could utilize other methods of fiber quality analysis and compare the fiber quality of these cotton accessions native to the Peruvian Amazon region with other cotton species grown worldwide to improve the understanding of Pima cotton fiber quality and its applicability in different contexts of the textile industries.

Colored cotton crop wastes valorization through pyrolysis: a study of energetic characterization and analytical Py-GC/MS

The present work aimed to study different parts of colored cotton waste through energetic characterization and analytical flash pyrolysis. Stalks and bolls of BRS cotton cultivars from Sementes do Brasil (Green, Ruby, Topaz and Jade) were studied, using white cotton (BRS 286) as a comparison. The energetic potential of biomass was evaluated by bulk density, High Heating Value (HHV), proximate and ultimate analysis, compositional and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Pyrolysis was performed in a micro-pyrolyzer and the products were identified by gas chromatography and mass spectroscopy (Py-GC/MS). The results indicated a significant energetic potential, suggesting that can be used as an alternative energy source for thermochemical processes. The results of conventional pyrolysis indicated the presence of oxygenated compounds of different organic groups: aldehydes, ketones, phenols, furans and ethers, characteristic of the decomposition of lignocellulosic materials. Light organic acids in the C1-C4 range stood out the most, followed by phenols that appeared in a considerable proportion. Finally, it is concluded that the energy potential and pyrolysis products of the different parts (stalks and bolls) of colored cotton waste can be used to generate bioenergy and various chemical compounds of plant origin from green chemistry.

Preparation of high color fastness structural colored cotton fabric via SiO2@PDA photonic crystal

Structural color is an important way to achieve the ecological coloring of textiles. SiO2 microspheres with sizes in the range of 200–337 nm were synthesized by the Stober method and then covered with highly light-absorbing melanin PDA to form SiO2@PDA photonic crystals. The SiO2@PDA photonic crystals were assembled onto the surface of white cotton fabrics by gravity deposition to achieve structural color. The addition of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) enhances interfacial bonding by forming multiple hydrogen bonds between its lactam group and the phenolic hydroxyl group of PDA, resulting in a structured color cotton fabric with high color fastness. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to study the structure and morphology of SiO2@PDA microspheres. The chemical compositions of PDA and PVP were surveyed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The surface structural color of cotton fabrics was investigated by UV–Vis reflectance spectroscopy.

From postconsumer cotton towels to new cotton textile fibers

AbstractThe chemical recycling of cotton towels via the Ioncell® technique is demonstrated. Cotton is the most common natural fiber. The season's value jumped 31% to 54.3 billion US$ in 2020/2021, and annually the average value in quota‐free periods accounts to 46.3 billion US$. Consequently, enormous amounts of cotton wastes are emerging. Especially, European countries are forced by the new legislation of the union to develop new recycling strategies. Due to uncountable cotton applications, various types of garments exist, which require different recycling strategies. The recycling of an additional cotton waste side stream of Lindström Oy white pre and dyed and white postconsumer cotton roll towels was pursued. The mechanical properties of the fibers and yarns have been evaluated. Thereby, the following elongations and tenacities of conditioned fibers produced at DR11 have been achieved: 10.4%/59.5 cN/tex for preconsumer and 10.6%/60.4 cN/tex for postconsumer white cotton, 10.4%/60.0 cN/tex for postconsumer blue cotton. The achieved elongations at break are close to values reported in literature (7%–14%), however, the tenacities exceed reported values (40–58 cN/tex). Highly oriented fibers of high quality have been produced and with regards to the mechanical properties, a technique to perform fiber‐to‐fiber upcycling is illustrated.

Naturally colored cotton for wearable applications.

Naturally colored cotton (NCC) offers an environmentally friendly fiber for textile applications. Processing white cotton fiber into textiles requires extensive energy, water, and chemicals, whereas processing of NCC skips the most polluting activity, scouring-bleaching and dyeing; therefore, NCC provides an avenue to minimize the harmful impacts of textile production. NCC varieties are suitable for organic agriculture since they are naturally insect and disease-resistant, salt and drought-tolerant. Various fiber shades, ranging from light green to tan and brown, are available in the cultivated NCC (Gossypium hirsutum L.) species. The pigments responsible for the color of brown cotton fiber are proanthocyanidins or their derivatives synthesized by the flavonoid pathway. Due to pigments, the NCC has excellent ultraviolet protection properties. Some brown cotton varieties exhibited superior thermal resistance of fiber that can be used to make fabrics with enhanced flame retardancy. Here, we review molecular mechanisms involved in the pigment production of brown cotton and challenges in breeding NCC varieties with a wide range of colors but without penalty in fiber quality. Also, we discuss opportunities for NCC with flame-retarding properties in textile applications.

Structural coloration of white cotton fabrics via self-assembly of SiO2/carbon composite microspheres

Highly reflective substrate surfaces produce strong reflections of interfering and scattered light, which reduces the saturation and brightness of structural colors constructed by photonic crystals. Amorphous SiO2 photonic crystals of 250–360 nm were synthesized using the Stober method, and then synergized with strongly light-absorbing carbon nanoparticles to construct a variety of structural colors on the surface of white cotton fabrics by electrostatic self-assembly. The vividness and stability of the structural colors on the surface of black cotton fabrics were also compared. The results showed that the structural color cotton fabrics had excellent washing fastness and abrasion fastness. The microscopic morphology of SiO2 microspheres and structured color surfaces were investigated by Scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The compositional structure of SiO2 microspheres was analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The color quality of structured color cotton fabrics was investigated using reflectance spectra and K/S values.

Extraction and Visual Test for Colour Fastness of Eco- Friendly Dye from Natural Plant (Calotropis Procera)

The study was on Extraction and Visual Test for Colour Fastness of Eco- Friendly Dye from Natural Plant (Calotropis Procera). The objectives of the study were the extraction of natural dye from Calotropis Procera plant; application of the extracted dyes on a fabric (white cotton); testing for color fastness of the dye on the fabric (cotton) using wash fastness; and testing for the color fastness of the dye on the fabric (cotton) using light fastness. The bark of Calotropis Procera was purchased from Itam market in Itu Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. The dye was extracted using maceration and Soxhlet techniques with distilled water and ethanol respectively. The dye was extracted in four states. Using Soxhlet technique with ethanol and distilled water as solvents, the colours obtained after filtration were Nespresso and marigold respectively. Using maceration technique with ethanol and distilled water as solvents yielded Hollister and honey colours respectively. The extracted dyes were applied on cotton fabric treated with mordant. Colours obtained after dyeing using Nespresso was yellow, marigold gave blonde, Hollister was honey and honey colour resulted to butter. The wash fastness visual results for cotton fabrics dyed with dye extracted using Soxhlet and maceration with distilled water as solvent were rated 1-2 poor while the ones extracted with ethanol as solvent using same techniques were rated 3 and 2-3 respectively.

Multi-omics analysis of pigmentation related to proanthocyanidin biosynthesis in brown cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.).

Naturally-colored brown cotton (NBC) fiber is an environmentally friendly raw source of fiber for textile applications. The fiber of some NBC cultivars exhibits flame-retardant properties, which can be used in textiles that require flame resistance. Proanthocyanidins or their derivatives are responsible for the brown pigment in NBC; however, how flame retardancy is related to pigmentation in NBC is poorly understood. To gain insight into brown pigment biosynthesis, we conducted comparative transcripts and metabolites profiling analysis of developing cotton fibers between the brown (MC-BL) and white (MC-WL) cotton near-isogenic lines (NILs), genetically different only in the Lc1 locus. In this study, mass spectrometry was used to detect metabolites in BL and WL developing fibers at 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 36, and 40 days post anthesis (DPA) and mature fibers. Transcripts analysis was performed at two critical fiber developmental points, 8 DPA (fiber elongation) and 20 DPA (secondary cell wall deposition). We found 5836 (ESI MS positive mode) and 4541 (ESI MS negative mode) metabolites significantly different accumulated between BL and WL. Among them, 142 were known non-redundant metabolites, including organic acids, amino acids, and derivatives of the phenylpropanoid pathway. Transcript analysis determined 1691 (8 DPA) and 5073 (20 DPA) differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between BL and WL, with the majority of DEGs down-regulated at 20 DPA. Organic acids of the citric acid cycle were induced, while most of the detected amino acids were reduced in the MC-BL line. Both cis- and trans-stereoisomers of flavan-3-ols were detected in developing MC-WL and MC-BL fibers; however, the gallocatechin and catechin accumulated multiple times higher. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of fatty acids determined that palmitic acid long-chain alcohols were the main constituents of waxes of mature fibers. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS) analysis of mature fibers revealed that potassium accumulated three times greater in MC-BL than in MC-WL mature fibers. This study provides novel insights into the biosynthesis of pigments and its association with flame retardancy in NBC fibers.

Trichomonas Vaginalis'in Klinik ve Sosyodemografik Özellikleri ve Tanıda Kullanılan Yöntemlerin Karşılaştırılması

Objective: Trichomonas vaginalis is one of the most common non-viral sexually transmitted infection in the world. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of T. vaginalis, the social, demographic and clinical features that affect it, and to compare the sensitivity of diagnostic methods.&#x0D; Material and Method: The study was conducted on 150 female patients aged 18–65. Samples were taken from the posterior vaginal fornix during the pelvic examination, and the parasite was searched by direct microscopic examination, Giemsa staining, cysteine-peptone-liver-maltose, and Trichomonas Broth culture methods.&#x0D; Results: T. vaginalis was detected in 25 (16.6%) patients. While the best sensitivity was found in the TB culture, the lowest sensitivity was found in DM. The highest positivities were found in the age group of 36–50 (26.1%) and in uneducated women (26.5%). The risk of T. vaginalis increased 3.21 times in people who wore white cotton underwear. The majority of positive cases had aqueous or purulent discharge, and 22.2% of the patients had complaints of discharge and itching.&#x0D; Conclusion: Trichomoniasis is still an important public health problem. By using different diagnostic methods together, it will be possible to prevent cases that cannot be detected with a single method from being missed

Fear of a Black (Southern) Planet: Kara Walker's Night Conjure

Abstract: Black folk have a dubious relationship with landscapes of the American South, where the living dead—Indigenous, enslaved, Confederate, and everyone in between—saturate the natural world with unresolved trauma. Kara Walker has long explored the complexity of race relations during the rise and fall of the plantation economy, and in Night Conjure (2001), she inverts the iconography of Black fright against a white cotton field to envision other ways in which the South begat terror and for whom. Walker picks up the seemingly contradictory relationship between women of African descent and geographic sites of oppression and unbearable cultural memory.

Rhizopus oligosporus alkaline protease in cassava fermentation: Characterization and detergent potential

The study addresses the investigation of a novel alkaline protease produced by a fungus involved in the fermentation of cassava and its potential application as a detergent additive. This study aims to investigate the potential of a newly discovered alkaline protease, Rhizopus oligosporus alkaline protease (ROAP), produced during cassava fermentation, as a detergent additive. The objective is to understand its characteristics, stability, and stain-removing capabilities. ROAP was partially purified using acetone precipitation. The study extensively assessed its optimal conditions, including temperature and pH, and explored the impact of inorganic salts, chemical agents, and surfactants on enzyme activity. Kinetic parameters (Vmax, Km, Kcat) were determined, along with thermal stability indicators. Cloth washing experiments using stained white cotton fabrics were conducted to evaluate stain removal efficiency. After purification, ROAP exhibited an impressive increase in specific activity. Optimal conditions for its activity were identified at 40 °C and pH 10.0. The enzyme showed varying responses to different salts, some of which did not affect its activity while others influenced it. Most notably, ROAP proved highly effective in removing stains, achieving a 94% removal rate for grease stains when used alone and an 86% efficiency when combined with Rin. This study underscores the potential of ROAP as a valuable detergent additive, especially for tackling challenging protein-based stains like blood and grease. The enzyme's stability, efficiency, and versatility in various conditions hold promise for its application in industries requiring effective stain removal, contributing to improved cleaning processes.

Biosynthesis and study of antibacterial copper-based nanoparticles

Motivated to develop antibacterial cotton fabrics for medical applications, a simple, cheaper, and eco-friendly technology was employed for the generation of copper-based nanoparticles (CuBNPs—CuNPs and Cu2ONPs) in cellulose-based white cotton cloth, using Tinospora cordifolia (TC) leaf broth as reductant at ambient conditions. The presence of effective reducing agents in the TC leaf extracts was exploited for in situ generations of CuNPs and Cu2ONPs in cotton fabrics. The CuBNPs were analyzed by FTIR, SEM-connected EDX, TG-DTG, DSC, and XRD. The CuBNCFs were found to be in spherical shape with an average size of 120 nm. The XRD studies indicated the face-centered cubic (FCC) crystalline structure of CuBNPs. The in situ-generated CuBNPs in NCCFs showed good thermal stability, antibacterial activity, and mechanical properties. Based on the properties, the CuBNCFs can be considered for pillows, beds in hospitals, and packing materials.

A Hierarchically Nanofibrous Self-Cleaning Textile for Efficient Personal Thermal Management in Severe Hot and Cold Environments.

Climate change has recently caused more and more severe temperatures, inducing a growing demand for personal thermal management at outdoors. However, designing textiles that can achieve personal thermoregulation without energy consumption in severely hot and cold environments remains a huge challenge. Herein, a hierarchically nanofibrous (HNF) textile with improved thermal insulation and radiative thermal management functions is fabricated for efficient personal thermal management in severe temperatures. The textile consists of a radiative cooling layer, an intermediate thermal insulation layer, and a radiative heating layer, wherein the porous lignocellulose aerogel membrane (LCAM) as intermediate layer has low thermal conductivity (0.0366 W·m-1·K-1), ensuring less heat loss in cold weather and blocking external heat in hot weather. The introduction of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) increases the thermal emissivity (90.4%) of the radiative cooling layer in the atmospheric window and also endows it with a perfect self-cleaning performance. Solar absorptivity (80.1%) of the radiative heating layer is dramatically increased by adding only 0.05 wt% of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into polyacrylonitrile. An outdoor test demonstrates that the HNF textile can achieve a temperature drop of 7.2 °C compared with white cotton in a hot environment and can be as high as 12.2 °C warmer than black cotton in a cold environment. In addition, the HNF textile possesses excellent moisture permeability, breathability, and directional perspiration performances, making it promising for personal thermal management in severely hot and cold environments.

Crime Light Imaging (CLI): A Novel Sensor for Stand-Off Detection and Localization of Forensic Traces.

Stand-off detection of latent traces avoids the scene alteration that might occur during close inspection by handheld forensic lights. Here, we describe a novel sensor, named Crime Light Imaging (CLI), designed to perform high-resolution photography of targets at a distance of 2-10 m and to visualize some common latent traces. CLI is based on four high-power illumination LEDs and one color CMOS camera with a motorized objective plus frontal filters; the LEDs and camera could be synchronized to obtain short-exposure images weakly dependent on the ambient light. The sensor is integrated into a motorized platform, providing the target scanning and necessary information for 3D scene reconstruction. The whole system is portable and equipped with a user-friendly interface. The preliminary tests of CLI on fingerprints at distance of 7 m showed an excellent image resolution and drastic contrast enhancement under green LED light. At the same distance, a small (1 µL) blood droplet on black tissue was captured by CLI under NIR LED, while a trace from 15 µL semen on white cotton became visible under UV LED illumination. These results represent the first demonstration of true stand-off photography of latent traces, thus opening the way for a completely new approach in crime scene forensic examination.

705 Assessment of a Novel Low-Cost Abdominal Box Simulator for Laparoscopic Skills Training

Abstract Aim To create a low-cost abdominal box simulator and assess its validity for Hassan’s entry technique and visiport. Method A low-cost abdominal box simulator was created using a metal box skeleton. This was covered in a layer of cling-film simulating the peritoneum. Red and blue tubing was placed over this creating the inferior epigastric vessels. A posterior rectus sheath was created on either side using a white cotton sheet whilst thick red woollen socks were used to simulate the rectus abdominus muscles. The entire surface was then wrapped in a thick canvas to simulate the anterior rectus sheath. Finally, a commercial skin with subcutaneous tissue was affixed and the umbilicus demarcated using a pen. This simulator was used by 30 surgical trainees (ST3 to ST7) attending a laparoscopic skills course who were asked to provide feedback on the simulator for both Hassan’s entry technique, visiport entry and the introduction of secondary ports. Results The simulator was rated 10/10 for validity as well as ease of use for Hassan’s open entry technique, visiport and secondary port insertion by all 30 of the trainees. Feedback highlighted that using the simulator trainees were able to see all layers of the abdomen and gain excellent haptic feedback. The model was described as realistic as trainees were able to identify each layer of the abdomen as they performed open or visiport entry. Conclusions A low-cost abdominal box simulator can easily be reproduced using our technique and used to train trainees effectively.

Diagnosis and Biocontrol of Sporisorium scitamineum Associated with Whip Smut Sugarcane

Aim: Whip smut of sugarcane is the most serious and widely spread disease of sugarcane and causes a significant reduction in cane quantity and quality. This work aimed to assess the macroscopic and microscopic characteristics and the variability between isolates of Sporisorium scitamineum causal agent of smut in sugarcane.&#x0D; Materials and Methods: The fungus was isolated on Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) medium. The morphological characters were described based on the growth diameter, texture, and colony colors. The microscopic description focused on the spore’s size from medium and teliospores from whips. Results: The colony appeared with white mycelial cotton and a yeast-shaped mycelial colony. In vitro, control of S. scitamineum isolates with endophytic fungi of Macrophomina phaseolina and Trichoderma viride was studied. The results showed that the two fungi could inhibit the growth of S. scitamineum. A pathogenicity test was carried out on sugarcane cuttings by inoculating the buds with spore suspension of S. scitamineum, which showed a pathogenic effect ranging from 50–100%. Also, other sugarcane cuttings were inoculated by the pathogen and Trichoderma viride as a biocontrol agent that inhibited the pathogen growth completely in four strains.&#x0D; Conclusion: Trichoderma viride is the safely biocontrol agent against S. scitamineum.