Antifungal activity of commercial perfumes and their fragrance (under in vitro and in vivo) against Alternaria solani, a leaf blight pathogen of potato

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nivedita A. Kadam ◽  
Kiran S. Raghuwanshi ◽  
Suresh G. Borkar
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Alternaria Solani ◽  
Leaf Blight

scholarly journals Management of Alternaria leaf blight in tomato plants by mentha essential oil

2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (No. 3) ◽  
pp. 191-196
Author(s):  
Kahkashan Perveen ◽  
Najat A. Bokhari
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Essential Oil ◽  
Mycelial Growth ◽  
Leaf Blight ◽  
In Vitro Test ◽  
Tomato Plants ◽  
Conidia Germination ◽  
Alternaria Leaf Blight

The essential oil obtained by the hydro-distillation of the leaves of Mentha arvensis Linnaeus was evaluated for its antifungal activity against the causal agent of the Alternaria blight of tomatoes, i.e., Alternaria alternata (Fries) Keissler. The antifungal activity of the mentha essential oil was assessed both in vitro and in vivo. The chemical composition of the mentha oil was also identified by GCMS analysis. The in vitro test revealed that the maximum inhibition in the mycelial growth (93.6%) and conidia germination (90.6%) was at the highest concentration (40 µL/mL), furthermore, it was found that the inhibition of the mycelial growth and conidia germination was dose dependent. The in vivo test proved that the application of the mentha essential oil (40 µL/mL) significantly increased the plant height (84.6%), fresh weight (81.5%) and dry weight (80.0%) when compared to the untreated tomato plants. The disease incidence was 3.5 in the untreated plants, while it was 0.93 for the mentha essential oil treated plants and was 0.08 in the carbendazim treated plants. The GC-MS analysis of the mentha essential oil identified 18 compounds in total, among which the percentage of menthol was the highest (69.2%). The mentha essential oil was successful in managing the Alternaria leaf blight in the tomato plants. Therefore, it can be explored further for the development of a natural fungicide.

scholarly journals A Peptide Found in Human Serum, Derived from the C-Terminus of Albumin, Shows Antifungal Activity In Vitro and In Vivo

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 1627
Author(s):  
Tecla Ciociola ◽  
Pier Paolo Zanello ◽  
Tiziana D’Adda ◽  
Serena Galati ◽  
Stefania Conti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Human Serum ◽  
Fungicidal Activity ◽  
Galleria Mellonella ◽  
Serum Proteins ◽  
Morphological Alterations ◽  
C Terminus ◽  
Different Sources

The growing problem of antimicrobial resistance highlights the need for alternative strategies to combat infections. From this perspective, there is a considerable interest in natural molecules obtained from different sources, which are shown to be active against microorganisms, either alone or in association with conventional drugs. In this paper, peptides with the same sequence of fragments, found in human serum, derived from physiological proteins, were evaluated for their antifungal activity. A 13-residue peptide, representing the 597–609 fragment within the albumin C-terminus, was proved to exert a fungicidal activity in vitro against pathogenic yeasts and a therapeutic effect in vivo in the experimental model of candidal infection in Galleria mellonella. Studies by confocal microscopy and transmission and scanning electron microscopy demonstrated that the peptide penetrates and accumulates in Candida albicans cells, causing gross morphological alterations in cellular structure. These findings add albumin to the group of proteins, which already includes hemoglobin and antibodies, that could give rise to cryptic antimicrobial fragments, and could suggest their role in anti-infective homeostasis. The study of bioactive fragments from serum proteins could open interesting perspectives for the development of new antimicrobial molecules derived by natural sources.

scholarly journals Bacillus megaterium-Mediated Synthesis of Selenium Nanoparticles and Their Antifungal Activity against Rhizoctonia solani in Faba Bean Plants

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 195
Author(s):  
Amr H. Hashem ◽  
Amer M. Abdelaziz ◽  
Ahmed A. Askar ◽  
Hossam M. Fouda ◽  
Ahmed M. A. Khalil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Vicia Faba ◽  
Root Rot ◽  
Antifungal Agents ◽  
Damping Off ◽  
Growth Promoters ◽  
Root Rot Disease ◽  
Rot Disease

Rhizoctonia root-rot disease causes severe economic losses in a wide range of crops, including Vicia faba worldwide. Currently, biosynthesized nanoparticles have become super-growth promoters as well as antifungal agents. In this study, biosynthesized selenium nanoparticles (Se-NPs) have been examined as growth promoters as well as antifungal agents against Rhizoctonia solani RCMB 031001 in vitro and in vivo. Se-NPs were synthesized biologically by Bacillus megaterium ATCC 55000 and characterized by using UV-Vis spectroscopy, XRD, dynamic light scattering (DLS), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) imaging. TEM and DLS images showed that Se-NPs are mono-dispersed spheres with a mean diameter of 41.2 nm. Se-NPs improved healthy Vicia faba cv. Giza 716 seed germination, morphological, metabolic indicators, and yield. Furthermore, Se-NPs exhibited influential antifungal activity against R. solani in vitro as well as in vivo. Results revealed that minimum inhibition and minimum fungicidal concentrations of Se-NPs were 0.0625 and 1 mM, respectively. Moreover, Se-NPs were able to decrease the pre-and post-emergence of R. solani damping-off and minimize the severity of root rot disease. The most effective treatment method is found when soaking and spraying were used with each other followed by spraying and then soaking individually. Likewise, Se-NPs improve morphological and metabolic indicators and yield significantly compared with infected control. In conclusion, biosynthesized Se-NPs by B. megaterium ATCC 55000 are a promising and effective agent against R. solani damping-off and root rot diseases in Vicia faba as well as plant growth inducer.

scholarly journals Efeito de extratos vegetais de plantas do Cerrado para controle de pinta-preta em tomateiro

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-192
Author(s):  
Bruna Fukumoto Kobayashi ◽  
Daniel Rufino Amaral
Keyword(s):  
Alternaria Solani

RESUMO A “Mancha de Alternaria” causada pelo fungo Alternaria solani é uma das principais e mais frequentes doenças que incidem na cultura do tomate. Manifesta-se nas hastes, caule e principalmente nas folhas, e em alta severidade. Causa desfolha e também pode provocar infecções nos frutos, tornando-os impróprios para comercialização. Para controle da doença, os defensivos sintéticos ainda são os mais utilizados. Visando a diminuição da toxicidade ao meio ambiente e à saúde humana, surge a busca pela utilização de produtos alternativos para o controle de doenças. O objetivo do trabalho foi avaliar o efeito de extratos vegetais para o controle de Alternaria solani na cultura do tomateiro: in vivo e in vitro. O experimento foi conduzido em duas etapas: 1- in vivo (em casa de vegetação em sistema hidropônico) e 2- in vitro (em laboratório). Os tratamentos utilizados na primeira etapa foram: 1- Testemunha (sem aplicação); 2- Extrato de Assa peixe; 3- Extrato de Aroeirinha; 4- Extrato de Pata de Vaca do Cerrado; 5- Extrato de Murici, sendo estes na concentração de 10% do extrato diluído em água e outra testemunha no qual foi aplicado um fungicida (Piraclostrobina). O delineamento experimental foi em blocos ao acaso com quatro repetições. Na segunda etapa, o experimento foi conduzido em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, sendo os mesmos tratamentos da primeira, exceto o tratamento comercial. Observou-se que os extratos a base de Aroeirinha e Assa Peixe, proporcionaram controle de mancha de alternaria em plantas de tomate no experimento in vivo. Já para o experimento in vitro, pode-se observar que o extrato de Murici e Aroeirinha diminuíram o crescimento micelial do fungo.

Spilanthol as a promising antifungal alkylamide for the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo L Fabri ◽  
Jhamine C O Freitas ◽  
Ari S O Lemos ◽  
Lara M Campos ◽  
Irley O M Diniz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Wall ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Cell Membrane ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Fungal Strain ◽  
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis ◽  
Biofilm Matrix

Abstract Spilanthol is a bioactive alkylamide from the native Amazon plant species, Acmella oleracea. However, antifungal activities of spilanthol and its application to the therapeutic treatment of candidiasis remains to be explored. This study sought to evaluate the in vitro and in vivo antifungal activity of spilanthol previously isolated from A. oleracea (spilanthol(AcO)) against Candida albicans ATCC® 10231™, a multidrug-resistant fungal strain. Microdilution methods were used to determine inhibitory and fungicidal concentrations of spilanthol(AcO). In planktonic cultures, the fungal growth kinetics, yeast cell metabolic activity, cell membrane permeability and cell wall integrity were investigated. The effect of spilanthol(AcO) on the proliferation and adhesion of fungal biofilms was evaluated by whole slide imaging and scanning electron microscopy. The biochemical composition of the biofilm matrix was also analyzed. In parallel, spilanthol(AcO) was tested in vivo in an experimental vulvovaginal candidiasis model. Our in vitro analyses in C. albicans planktonic cultures detected a significant inhibitory effect of spilanthol(AcO), which affects both yeast cell membrane and cell wall integrity, interfering with the fungus growth. C. albicans biofilm proliferation and adhesion, as well as, carbohydrates and DNA in biofilm matrix were reduced after spilanthol(AcO) treatment. Moreover, infected rats treated with spilanthol(AcO) showed consistent reduction of both fungal burden and inflammatory processes compared to the untreated animals. Altogether, our findings demonstrated that spilanthol(AcO) is an bioactive compound against planktonic and biofilm forms of a multidrug resistant C. albicans strain. Furthermore, spilanthol(AcO) can be potentially considered for therapeutical treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis caused by C. albicans. Lay Abstract This study sought to evaluate the antifungal activity of spilanthol against Candida albicans ATCC® 10 231™, a multidrug-resistant fungal strain. Our findings demonstrated that spilanthol(AcO) can be potentially considered for therapeutical treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis caused by C. albicans.

Antifungal activity of Trichoderma harzianum and T. koningiopsis against Fusarium solani in seed germination and vigor of Miahuateco chili seedlings

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leydi Miguel-Ferrer ◽  
Omar Romero-Arenas ◽  
Petra Andrade-Hoyos ◽  
Primo Sánchez-Morales ◽  
José Antonio Rivera-Tapia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Seed Germination ◽  
Trichoderma Harzianum ◽  
Fusarium Solani ◽  
Para Determinar ◽  
Santa Maria

El chile es la segunda hortaliza de mayor producción en México. El objetivo de la investigación fue evaluar la actividad antagónica <em>in vitro</em> e <em>in vivo</em> de <em>Trichoderma harzianum</em> (T-H4) y <em>T. koningiopsis</em> (T-K11) <em>versus Fusarium solani</em> (MX-MIC 798) en la germinación y establecimiento de plántula de chile Miahuateco. Se utilizó la técnica de cultivo dual para determinar el porcentaje de inhibición de crecimiento radial (PICR) de la cepa MX-MIC 798. Además, se analizó el porcentaje de germinación en semillas de chile Miahuateco en vivero, así como la mortalidad de plántulas y grado de severidad a los 40 días después del trasplante (ddt) en Santa María Tecomavaca, Oaxaca, a través de biocontrol y control químico (Mancozeb 80®). La cepa T-H4 presentó el nivel antagónico PICR más alto (53.3%) <em>in vitro</em> y clase II en la escala de Bell, asimismo obtuvo 82% de germinación en semillas de chile Miahuateco en vivero y 48% de mortalidad en campo; de manera que igualó al control químico y superó a <em>T. koningiopsis</em> T-K11. La actividad antifúngica de <em>Trichoderma</em> spp., ofrecen una alternativa para el biocontrol de la marchitez y necrosis en raíz del cultivo de chile Miahuateco causada por <em>F. solani</em> MX-MIC 798.

scholarly journals Keefektifan Bakteri dan Khamir Asal Air Rendaman Kompos dalam Menekan Perkembangan Penyakit Bercak Coklat (Alternaria solani Sorr.) pada Tomat

Agrikultura ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Noor Istifadah ◽  
Putu Ghita Novilaressa ◽  
Fitri Widiantini ◽  
Sri Hartati
Keyword(s):  
Alternaria Solani

Penyakit bercak coklat yang disebabkan oleh jamur Alternaria solani Sorr. merupakan salah satu penyakit penting pada tanaman tomat. Cara pengendalian penyakit bercak coklat yang biasa dilakukan adalah dengan penyemprotan fungisida sintetik. Mengingat berbagai dampak negatif dari penggunaan pestisida yang terus-menerus, maka perlu dikembangakan cara pengendalian ramah lingkungan seperti pengendalian secara biologi. Bakteri dan jamur merupakan mikrob yang berpotensi sebagai agens biokontrol penyakit tanaman. Salah satu sumber dari agens antagonis patogen tanaman adalah air rendaman kompos. Paper ini mendiskusikan hasil penelitian yang mengevaluasi kemampuan bakteri mikrob yang diisolasi dari air rendaman kompos berbahan dasar kotoran sapi dan domba untuk menghambat pertumbuhan A. solani in vitro dan menekan penyakit yang disebabkan patogen tersebut pada buah dan tanaman tomat. Percobaan secara in vitro menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap, sementara pengujian pada buah dan tanaman tomat menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok. Isolasi mikrob dari air rendaman kompos berbahan dasar kotoran sapi dan domba menghasilkan 35 isolat, yang mana 11 isolat (enam isolat bakteri dan lima isolat khamir) dapat menghambat pertumbuhan A. solani secara in vitro sebesar 79,3%-84,2% dengan zona hambat sebesar 0,0-28,3 mm. Pada pengujian secara in vivo, lima isolat non-patogenik (dua isolat bakteri dan tiga isolat khamir) dapat menekan penyakit bercak coklat pada buah tomat sebesar 100% dan pada daun tomat sebesar 77,5%-98,1%. Isolat-isolat ini berpotensi untuk dikembangkan lebih lanjut sebagai agens biokontrol penyakit bercak coklat pada tanaman tomat.

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