Allelopathic effects of artemisinin on ectomycorrhizal fungal isolates in vitro

Pedobiologia ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 57 (4-6) ◽  
pp. 271-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qian Li ◽  
Ling Yuan ◽  
Jianguo Huang
Keyword(s):  
Fungal Isolates ◽  
Allelopathic Effects

scholarly journals Using Commercial Compost as Control Measures against Cucumber Root-Rot Disease

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamel Kamal Sabet ◽  
Magdy Mohamed Saber ◽  
Mohamed Adel-Aziz El-Naggar ◽  
Nehal Samy El-Mougy ◽  
Hatem Mohamed El-Deeb ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root Rot ◽  
Control Measure ◽  
Disease Incidence ◽  
Pathogenic Fungi ◽  
Pythium Ultimum ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Infested Soil ◽  
Fungal Isolates ◽  
Cucumber Root

Five commercial composts were evaluated to suppress the root-rot pathogens (Fusarium solani (Mart.) App. and Wr, Pythium ultimum Trow, Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn, and Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc.) of cucumber plants under in vitro and greenhouse conditions. In vitro tests showed that all tested unautoclaved and unfiltrated composts water extracts (CWEs) had inhibitor effect against pathogenic fungi, compared to autoclaved and filtrated ones. Also, the inhibitor effects of 40 bacteria and 15 fungi isolated from composts were tested against the mycelial growth of cucumber root-rot pathogens. Twenty two bacteria and twelve fungal isolates had antagonistic effect against root-rot pathogens. The antagonistic fungal isolates were identified as 6 isolates belong to the genus Aspergillus spp., 5 isolates belong to the genus Penicillium spp. and one isolate belong to the genus Chaetomium spp. Under greenhouse conditions, the obtained results in pot experiment using artificial infested soil with cucumber root-rot pathogens showed that the compost amended soil reduced the percentage of disease incidence, pathogenic fungi population, and improved the cucumber vegetative parameters as shoot length, root length, fresh weight, and dry weight. These results suggested that composts are consequently considered as control measure against cucumber root-rot pathogens.

Antifungal and allelopathic activities of sesquiterpenes from Solidago canadensis

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Na Liu ◽  
Meina Song ◽  
Yulin Sun ◽  
Fengying Yang ◽  
Haina Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Seed Germination ◽  
Invasive Plant ◽  
2D Nmr ◽  
Solidago Canadensis ◽  
Significant Activity ◽  
Inhibitory Effects ◽  
Ic50 Values ◽  
Allelopathic Effects

: One new eudesmane sesquiterpene (1) and one new chromolaevane sesquiterpene (2), along with 19 known compounds, have been isolated from the invasive plant Solidago canadensis. Their structures were established by spectroscopic means including 1D/2D-NMR and HR-ESIMS analyses. Compounds 10 and 12, in combination with fluconazole, showed significant activity in an in vitro synergistic antifungal assay against Candida albicans, with FIC values of <0.15625 and <0.28125, respectively. Meanwhile, the allelopathic effects of these sesquiterpenes on Arabidopsis seed germination were also tested. Compounds 5, 7, 17 and 18 retarded the seed germination of Arabidopsis with IC50 values ranging from 9.1 to 41 μg/mL, while other compounds showed no obvious inhibitory effects.

scholarly journals In Vitro Antagonistic Study of Maize Root Colonizing Fungal Isolates Against Fusarium moniliforme Causing Ear Rot Disease of Maize

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-139
Author(s):  
Parimal Mandal ◽  
◽  
Zerald Tiru ◽  
Monalisha Sarkar ◽  
Arka Chakroborty ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trichoderma Harzianum ◽  
Radial Growth ◽  
Culture Collection ◽  
Maize Root ◽  
Trichoderma Asperellum ◽  
Ear Rot ◽  
Growth Promoters ◽  
Fungal Isolates ◽  
Plant Growth Promoting

In the present study, different root colonizing fungal isolates were isolated from the rhizospheric soil of maize growing areas of Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal. All the isolates including test pathogen were identified from Indian Type Culture Collection, New Delhi. Plant growth promoting maize root colonizing fungal isolates- Penicillium pinophilum (ITC NO. 11,201.19), Trichoderma harzianum (ITC NO.11,203.19), Trichoderma asperellum (ITC NO. 11,209.19), Aspergillus niger (ITC NO. 11,204.19) and Penicillum purpurogenum (ITC NO. 11,207.19) exhibited antagonistic activities against F. moniliforme (ITC NO. 11,208.19) in vitro. Two antagonistic isolates of T. harzianum and eleven strains of T. asperellum showed antibiosis mechanism for antagonism against F. moniliforme with the range of Percent Inhibition of Radial Growth from 62.41% to 88.57%. Competitive mode of antagonism against test pathogen by the isolates of P. pinophilum, P. purpurogenum and six isolates of A. niger were found. Percent of inhibition of radial growth ranged from 57.14% to 91.42%. In our finding, antagonistic isolates especially Trichoderma harzianum (ITC NO. 11,203.19), Trichoderma asperellum (ITC NO. 11,209.19) strains either single or in combination with rest maize root colonizing strains could be used as potent growth promoters as well as biocontrol (BCA) agents.

In-vitro activity of polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) against fungal isolates associated with infective keratitis

1999 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 297-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chad R. Messick ◽  
Susan L. Pendland ◽  
Majid Moshirfar ◽  
Richard G. Fiscella ◽  
Karen J. Losnedahl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitro Activity ◽  
In Vitro Activity ◽  
Polyhexamethylene Biguanide ◽  
Fungal Isolates

scholarly journals Low In Vitro Antifungal Activity of Tavaborole against Yeasts and Molds from Onychomycosis

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahdi Abastabar ◽  
Iman Haghani ◽  
Tahereh Shokohi ◽  
Mohammad Taghi Hedayati ◽  
Seyed Reza Aghili ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Antifungal Agents ◽  
Antifungal Drug ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Fungal Isolates ◽  
Yeasts And Molds ◽  
Low Activity ◽  
In Vitro Antifungal Activity

ABSTRACT The in vitro activity of tavaborole, an FDA-approved antifungal drug, was compared to that of four antifungal agents against 170 clinical fungal isolates originating from patients with onychomycosis. Tavaborole had low activity against all isolates compared to itraconazole, terbinafine, and fluconazole, the principal choices for treatment of onychomycosis. Thus, it appears that tavaborole is not a candidate for the treatment of onychomycosis due to Candida species, Aspergillus species, and dermatophytes.

scholarly journals 1376. Antifungal Activity of Cerium Nitrate Against Fungal Isolates Associated with Combat-Related Injuries Including Burns

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. S422-S422
Author(s):  
Heather Pomerantz ◽  
Miriam Beckius ◽  
Dana Blyth ◽  
Kevin S Akers ◽  
David R Tribble ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Mucor Circinelloides ◽  
Cerium Nitrate ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Candida Spp ◽  
Burn Care ◽  
Fungal Isolates ◽  
Time Kill ◽  
Slow Growing

Abstract Background Fungal infections are a critical cause of morbidity and mortality in burn patients. In addition to debridement and systemic antifungal therapy, various topical adjuncts have been used, and topical burn care is a key component of infection prevention and treatment. Cerium nitrate (CN) has been used in combination with silver sulfadiazine (SS) in burn care. Previous studies showed that CN had bacteriostatic activity, and suggested anti-biofilm activity against Candida biofilms. In this study, we evaluated the in vitro activity of CN against fungal isolates associated with combat-related injuries. Methods The efficacy of CN was evaluated against 14 mold (three Aspergillus spp., two Fusarium spp., five different mucormycetes, two Bipolaris spp., one Alternaria spp., one Exophiala spp.) and 21 Candida spp. isolates collected as part of the Trauma Infectious Disease Outcomes Study. Fungicidal activity of various concentrations of CN (2.2%, 1%, 0.5% and 0.2%) was determined using an established time-kill assay. Standard conidia/cell suspensions were prepared according to Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines and then exposed to the CN solutions for 24 hours. At different times (0, 5, 15, 30 minutes, 1, 1.5, 3, 6, 12, and 24 hours) aliquots were plated and incubated at 35ºC. Colony forming unit (CFU) counts were determined after 24 hours incubation or after an appropriate time for slow growing molds. Results All mold isolates had persistent growth at 24 hours with most having no significant change in colony counts over the 24-hour period. The only exception was Mucor circinelloides, which appeared to have a time-dependent reduction in CFUs at 24 hours for all CN concentrations. Exophiala did not grow as well in CN solutions compared with the control (mean 65 vs. 28.2 CFUs with a difference of mean 37.4 CFUs, P = 0.0001), but this was not time or concentration dependent. All yeast species showed a time-dependent killing after 6–12 hours. Conclusion CN demonstrated time-dependent killing of the yeasts. However, very little activity was observed against the tested molds. Since CN is often used in combination with SS there might be a synergistic effect against molds. Further research will evaluate higher concentrations of CN and its toxicity for cells and tissue. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.

The occurrence of root-infecting fungi and parasitic nematodes in annual Medicago spp. in Western Australian pastures

2000 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 435 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. P. You ◽  
K. Sivasithamparam ◽  
I. T. Riley ◽  
M. J. Barbetti
Keyword(s):  
Western Australia ◽  
Root Rot ◽  
Pathogenic Fungi ◽  
Parasitic Nematodes ◽  
Fungal Isolates ◽  
As Species ◽  
Significant Damage ◽  
Pathogenicity Tests ◽  
Annual Medicago

Asurvey of 30 medic pastures for root-rots was undertaken in Western Australia and pathogenicity tests of representative fungal isolates from roots sampled were conducted to determine the main factors contributing to medic decline and the association between those factors. In particular, the contribution of pathogenic fungi and nematodes to medic root-rot in Western Australia was studied. From a total of 30 000 pieces of root plated, 3836 fungal isolates were obtained and identified at least to genus level. Four hundred and seventy-two representative isolates were tested for in vitro pathogenicity in Medicago sphaerocarpos cv. Orion. Of these, 32 were further tested in the glasshouse. The pathogenicity tests indicated that 56% of isolates were capable of causing significant damage to the root system and it is likely that pathogenic fungi are largely responsible for medic root-rot in the field. In contrast, the number of Pratylenchus spp. in the roots was not found to relate to disease symptoms. It is concluded that soil-borne pathogenic fungi such as species of Pythium, Fusarium, and Phoma contribute significantly to medic pasture decline in Western Australia.

scholarly journals Soil Type Affects Organic Acid Production and Phosphorus Solubilization Efficiency Mediated by Several Native Fungal Strains from Mexico

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 1337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorcas Zúñiga-Silgado ◽  
Julio C. Rivera-Leyva ◽  
Jeffrey J. Coleman ◽  
Ayixon Sánchez-Reyez ◽  
Susana Valencia-Díaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soil Type ◽  
Acid Production ◽  
Rock Phosphate ◽  
Tropical Soils ◽  
Acidity Constants ◽  
Organic Acid Production ◽  
Fungal Isolates ◽  
Soluble P ◽  
Different Soils

Phosphorus (P) is considered a scarce macronutrient for plants in most tropical soils. The application of rock phosphate (RP) has been used to fertilize crops, but the amount of P released is not always at a necessary level for the plant. An alternative to this problem is the use of Phosphorus Solubilizing Microorganisms (PSM) to release P from chemically unavailable forms. This study compared the P sorption capacity of soils (the ability to retain P, making it unavailable for the plant) and the profile of organic acids (OA) produced by fungal isolates and the in vitro solubilization efficiency of RP. Trichoderma and Aspergillus strains were assessed in media with or without RP and different soils (Andisol, Alfisol, Vertisol). The type and amount of OA and the amount of soluble P were quantified, and according to our data, under the conditions tested, significant differences were observed in the OA profiles and the amount of soluble P present in the different soils. The efficiency to solubilize RP lies in the release of OAs with low acidity constants independent of the concentration at which they are released. It is proposed that the main mechanism of RP dissolution is the production of OAs.

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