Characterization and Inhibition Effect of Conyza Leaf Extract (Pluchea dioscoridis) on Lipase Enzyme Produced by Aspergillus niger, Isolated from Otomycosis Disease

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-100
Author(s):  
M.A. Metwally ◽  
H.M. Mubarak ◽  
A.M. Gamea ◽  
N.A. El Zawawy
Keyword(s):  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Inhibition Effect ◽  
Lipase Enzyme

scholarly journals Synthesis of Silver Nano Particles from Adansonia digitata Leaf Extract and Its Antimicrobial Properties

2020 ◽  
pp. 10-22
Author(s):  
A. O. Akintola ◽  
A. M. Azeez ◽  
B. D. Kehinde ◽  
I. C. Oladipo
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Biomedical Application ◽  
Nano Particles ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Adansonia Digitata ◽  
Inhibition Zones

Silver nano particles (AgNPs) were green synthesized using Adansonia digitata leaf extract. The synthesized silver nano particles were characterized in terms of synthesis, size, shape, morphology and capping functionalities by UV-Visible Spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). Antimicrobial activity of the synthesized silver nano particles was investigated by well diffusion method. The antibacterial activity of the nano particle was studied against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeurigunosa, Salmonella typhi and Klebsiella pneumonae while the antifungal activity was studied against Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger, Penicillum notatum and Rhizopus stolomifer. The synthesized AgNPs was active against all the studied microorganisms. Staphylococcus aureus was the most susceptible bacterium (inhibition zones ranging from 12.00 to 28.00 mm, MIC: 30 µl, MBC: 50 µl) while Aspergillus niger was the most susceptible fungi (inhibition zones ranging from 10.00 to 18.00 mm, MIC: 90 µl, MFC: 120 µl. In conclusion the synthesized silver nanoparticles was found to have antimicrobial activity against the pathogenic bacteria and fungi tested and hence has a great potential in biomedical application for the treatment of microbial infections.

scholarly journals Inhibition of Aspergillus niger DMF 0801 by monoacylglycerols prepared from coconut oil

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (No. 2) ◽  
pp. 48-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Řiháková ◽  
V. Filip ◽  
M. PlockovÁ ◽  
J. Šmidrkal ◽  
R. Červenková
Keyword(s):  
Antifungal Activity ◽  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Growth Inhibition ◽  
Lauric Acid ◽  
Spore Germination ◽  
Radial Growth ◽  
Coconut Oil ◽  
Germination Inhibition ◽  
Inhibition Effect ◽  
Antifungal Properties

The objectives of the present study were to test the antifungal properties (inhibition of radial growth, inhibition of the mould spore germination) of lauroylglycerol and mixtures of monoacylglycerols synthesised from coconut oil (MIX-I and MIX-II) against Aspergillus niger DMF 0801. The content of monoacylglycerols in lauroylglycerol, MIX-I and MIX-II was 99.9% (w/w), 97.7% (w/w) and 75,1% (w/w), respectively. The content of 1-lauroylglycerol in MIX-I and MIX-II was calculated from the content of lauric acid and content of monoacylglycerols. The inhibition of the radial growth of Aspergillus niger DMF 0801 by lauroylglycerol was stronger than that caused by MIX-I and MIX-II. The inhibition effect of spore germination caused by lauroylglycerol and MIX-I was nearly the same. The inhibition of spore germination increased with increasing content of monoacylglycerol and also with increasing 1-lauroylglycerol content in monoacylglycerols. The level of spore germination inhibition was related to the purity of tested substances. The results of this study indicate that monoacylglycerols made from coconut oil have antifungal activity.  

scholarly journals Effects of Garlic Extract, Allamanda Leaf Extract and Provax -200 on Seed Borne Fungi of Rice

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Yeasmin ◽  
M. Ashrafuzzaman ◽  
I. Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Seed Germination ◽  
Fusarium Oxysporum ◽  
Aspergillus Flavus ◽  
Fusarium Moniliforme ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Allium Sativum ◽  
Bipolaris Oryzae ◽  
Rice Varieties ◽  
Nigrospora Oryzae

Seeds of rice were treated with Garlic (Allium sativum) clove extract @ 1:0, 1:1, 1:2 dilutions in water, allamanda (Allamanda cathartica) leaf extract @ 1:1, 1:2, 1:3 dilutions in water and Provax-200 @ 0.3% for controlling seed borne fungi, where the seed samples of three rice varieties viz. Katharee, Gutee Aus and Kalijira were collected from farmer’s storages of Bangladesh. The seed germination under control ranged from 64 to 77%, where treatments resulted up to 100% germination. The identified seed borne fungi of rice were Bipolaris oryzae, Curvularia oryzae, Fusarium oxysporum, F. moniliforme, Nigrospora oryzae, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger and Penicillium sp., where prevalence of Bipolaris oryzae (7.5%) and Fusarium moniliforme (8.3%) were the maximum. All the treatments significantly reduced the seed borne fungi up to 100% over the control, where Provax was found best and was statically similar to garlic (1:1) extract against seed borne pathogen of rice.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/agric.v10i1.11064The Agriculturists 2012; 10(1): 46-50

scholarly journals The effects of Psidium guajava leaf extract on the production of cellulases and glucose oxidases by Aspergillus niger

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-122
Author(s):  
Isheanesu Dzambi ◽  
Rumbidzai Mangoyi
Keyword(s):  
Enzyme Activity ◽  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Glucose Solution ◽  
Psidium Guajava ◽  
Absolute Methanol ◽  
Specific Substrate ◽  
Industrial Enzymes ◽  
Industrial Use

Aspergillus niger, is a filamentous fungus and producer of industrial enzymes such as glucose oxidases and cellulases. These enzymes are naturally produced by the fungus in order to digest and absorb nutrients from its environment. However, the enzyme quantities that are naturally produced are low. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the effects of Psidum guajava leaf extract on the production of cellulases and glucose oxidases from Aspergillus niger. The leaves of Psidium guajava were extracted using absolute methanol. Aspergillus niger was then grown in the presence and absence of the extract in order to investigate the effects of extract on enzyme production by the fungus. The enzymes secreted into the broth medium were isolated by centrifugation. The supernatant which contained the secreted enzymes was used for the determination of enzyme activity. Enzyme activity was determined using the specific substrate for the specific enzyme, such as 2 % cellulose for cellulase and standard glucose solution for glucose oxidase. The results showed that the Psidium guajava leaf extract had an effect on production and activity of cellulases and glucose oxidases. From this study, it was noted that the Psidium guajava leaf extract may be used to induce the production of enzymes by Aspergillus niger and these enzymes may be of industrial use.

scholarly journals Antibacterial greener silver nanoparticles synthesized using Marsilea quadrifolia extract and their eco-friendly evaluation against Zika virus vector, Aedes aegypti

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 742-755
Author(s):  
Ramachandran Ishwarya ◽  
Kavitha Saravanan ◽  
Daniel Selvaraj ◽  
Marimuthu Govindarajan ◽  
Naiyf S. Alharbi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Aedes Aegypti ◽  
Zika Virus ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Virus Vector ◽  
Mosquito Vectors ◽  
Inhibition Effect ◽  
Marsilea Quadrifolia ◽  
Ceriodaphnia Cornuta

Abstract Fabrication and use of nanoparticles have progressively enlarged within the last decade. Herein the silver nanoparticles (AgNps) were synthesized via the extract from Marsilea quadrifolia (Mq) as a decreasing and steadying mediator. The Mq-AgNPs demonstrated superior toxicity on Zika virus vector, Aedes aegypti with the LC50 value of 10.69 µg·mL−1. The Mq-AgNPs were established securely to non-target organisms Artemia nauplii and Ceriodaphnia cornuta, and no structural or anatomical alterations confirm its security to the surroundings. The antibacterial activity exposed that Mq-AgNPs showed superior growth inhibition effect against the tested bacteria. Furthermore, the Mq-AgNPs showed strong antioxidant activities when compared to Mq leaf extract. Overall, our results highlight that Mq-AgNPs are hopeful and biodegradable devices against mosquito vectors of therapeutic significance, with moderate toxicity against non-target aquatic animals.

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