Evaluation of Digestability and Rumen Parameters Through In-vitro Concentrate Containing Binahong Flour as Secondary Compound

This study was conducted to determine the effect of different levels of binahong flour used in concentrate feed on dry matter digestibility (DMD), organic matter digestibility (OMD), VFA and NH3 concentrations in vitro. The design used was a completely randomized design with 4 treatments and 4 replications. The treatments studied were: R0; concentrate feed without binahong flour, R1; concentrate feed contains 10% binahong flour, R2; concentrate feed containing 20% binahong flour, R3; concentrate feed contains 30% binahong flour. Based on the results of the study, the average DMD (%) R0 73.56±0.75, R1 74.50 ±0.61, R2 74.98±0.70, R3 76.65±0.90, OMD (%) R0 69.50±1.10, R1 69.82±1.00, R2 70.07±0.88, R3 72.61±0.99, VFA concentration (mM) R0 108.53±8.52, R1 110.75±6.51, R2 111.40±2.35, R3 112.77 ±14.76, NH3 concentration (mM) R0 9.74±0.74, R1 10.61±0.44, R2 11.55±0.41, R3 11.55±0.33. The results of statistical analysis confirmed that the treatment had a very significant effect on the increase in DMD, OMD, NH3 (P<0,01), but not significant on the total VFA concentration. The conclusion of this study is that the use of binahong flour up to a level of 30% in concentrate feed has an effect on increasing in DMD, OMD, VFA, and NH3 concentrations in vitro.

On the identity of some taxa of Pertusaria (lichens) described by C.F.E. Erichsen

Pertusaria inopinata Erichsen (= Lepra excludens (Nyl.) Hafellner), P. jurana Erichsen (= Lepra albescens (Huds.) Hafellner) and P. jurana var. confluens Erichsen (= Ochrolechia turneri (Sm.) Hasselrot) are synonymized based on results from comparison of morphology and secondary compound chemistry of type material. Lectotypes are selected for Pertusaria inopinata and P. jurana.

An HPLC and UHPLC-HRMS Approach to Study PSMA-11 Instability in Aqueous Solution

Background. Stability of precursors and reagents are of utmost importance for developing a suitable, fast and routinely reproducible analytical method for the quality control of radiopharmaceuticals, for the validation of the analytical method itself, as well as for radiolabeling procedure. During the validation of the analytical method used for the determination of chemical and radiochemical purity of an injectable solution of 68Ga-PSMA-11, a trend to instability of the PSMA-11 standard, the same used as a precursor in the radiosynthesis of 68Ga-PSMA11, has been found. This instability led to the formation of a secondary compound in a time-dependent manner. The formation of this compound made difficult the validation of the analytical method and influenced the radiolabeling yield, by increasing free 68Ga which, obviously, decreased the final yield.Results. The nature of this compound was investigated by adding chelators, such as EDTA, to PSMA-11 solutions and by using the combination of UHPLC-HRMS. The results led to the definition of the secondary compound structure, as natFe-PSMA-11, from the combination of the high affinity chelator HBED-CC, present in the molecule of PSMA-11, and environmental Fe(III).Conclusions. Strategies to reduce the risk of low radiolabeling yields and to increase the stability of the standards were also discussed.

Analysis of Tannin Levels in Neem (Azadirachta Indica A. Juss) Leaves Extracts with Water and Ethanol Solvents

Neem Plant is a widely used in agriculture as green fertilizer, pesticides and insecticides. People usually use the leaves as for lowering blood sugar, skin diseases, preventing infection, and reducing itching. This study aims to identify and determine tannins levels containing in neem leaves extracts. This study applied extraction by maceration method using 2 different solvents, water and ethanol. Tannin is a metabolite secondary compound belong to phenolic compound groups which oxidized easily by strong oxidization agent (potassium permanganate) so then its determination utilized permanganate method (Lowenthal-Procter). The results showed that neem leaves in 250 mL water solvent contains 0.55% of tannin, while in 250 mL ethanol solvent and concentration of 96% contains 0.27% of tannin.

Bacteria Contribute to Plant Secondary Compound Degradation in a Generalist Herbivore System

ABSTRACT Herbivores must overcome a variety of plant defenses, including coping with plant secondary compounds (PSCs). To help detoxify these defensive chemicals, several insect herbivores are known to harbor gut microbiota with the metabolic capacity to degrade PSCs. Leaf-cutter ants are generalist herbivores, obtaining sustenance from specialized fungus gardens that act as external digestive systems and which degrade the diverse collection of plants foraged by the ants. There is in vitro evidence that certain PSCs harm Leucoagaricus gongylophorus, the fungal cultivar of leaf-cutter ants, suggesting a role for the Proteobacteria-dominant bacterial community present within fungus gardens. In this study, we investigated the ability of symbiotic bacteria present within fungus gardens of leaf-cutter ants to degrade PSCs. We cultured fungus garden bacteria, sequenced the genomes of 42 isolates, and identified genes involved in PSC degradation, including genes encoding cytochrome P450 enzymes and genes in geraniol, cumate, cinnamate, and α-pinene/limonene degradation pathways. Using metatranscriptomic analysis, we showed that some of these degradation genes are expressed in situ. Most of the bacterial isolates grew unhindered in the presence of PSCs and, using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), we determined that isolates from the genera Bacillus, Burkholderia, Enterobacter, Klebsiella, and Pseudomonas degrade α-pinene, β-caryophyllene, or linalool. Using a headspace sampler, we show that subcolonies of fungus gardens reduced α-pinene and linalool over a 36-h period, while L. gongylophorus strains alone reduced only linalool. Overall, our results reveal that the bacterial communities in fungus gardens play a pivotal role in alleviating the effect of PSCs on the leaf-cutter ant system. IMPORTANCE Leaf-cutter ants are dominant neotropical herbivores capable of deriving energy from a wide range of plant substrates. The success of leaf-cutter ants is largely due to their external gut, composed of key microbial symbionts, specifically, the fungal mutualist L. gongylophorus and a consistent bacterial community. Both symbionts are known to have critical roles in extracting energy from plant material, yet comparatively little is known about their roles in the detoxification of plant secondary compounds. In this study, we assessed if the bacterial communities associated with leaf-cutter ant fungus gardens can degrade harmful plant chemicals. We identify plant secondary compound detoxification in leaf-cutter ant gardens as a process that depends on the degradative potential of both the bacterial community and L. gongylophorus. Our findings suggest that the fungus garden and its associated microbial community influence the generalist foraging abilities of the ants, underscoring the importance of microbial symbionts in plant substrate suitability for herbivores.

ISOLASI DAN IDENTIFIKASI JAMUR ENDOFIT PADA UMBI TALAS (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schoot)

Isolation and Identification of Endofit Fungus in Taro Tubers (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schoot)Endophytic fungi are fungi the living and associated in plant tissue. Association the endophytic and host are mutualism. The ability of endophytic producing a secondary compound is an opportunity to be developed. The aims of this research is isolate and identify the types of endophytic fungi in tubers of taro. The methode used microscopis and macroscopis idetify. The result types of endophytic fungi in tubers of taro are Aspergillus, Sclerotium, Fusarium, Mucor and Rhizopus.Keyword: Taro, Idetify, Endophytic fungiABSTRAKMikroorganisme endofitik adalah mikroorganisme yang hidup dan berasosiasi di dalam jaringan tanaman inang. Asosiasi yang terjadi umumnya bersifat mutualisme. Kemampuan mikroorganisme endofitik memproduksi senyawa metabolit sekunder sesuai dengan tanaman inangnya merupakan peluang yang sangat baik. Pemanfaatan mikroorganisme endofit diharapkan dapat melestarikan tanaman inangnya yang membutuhkan waktu untuk tumbuh dan berkembang. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengisolasi dan mengidentifikasi jenis-jenis jamur endofit yang terdapat pada umbi talas. Metode yang digunakan adalah identifikasi secara mikroskopis dan makroskopis. Hasil identifikasi dengan pengamatan secara makroskopis dan mikroskopis diperoleh genus Aspergillus, , Sclerotium, Fusarium, Mucor, dan Rhizopus.Kata kunci : Talas, Identifikasi, Kapang endofit

Bacteria contribute to plant secondary compound degradation in a generalist herbivore system

Herbivores must overcome a variety of plant defenses, including coping with plant secondary compounds (PSCs). To help detoxify these defensive chemicals, several insect herbivores are known to harbor gut microbiota with the metabolic capacity to degrade PSCs. Leaf-cutter ants are generalist herbivores, obtaining sustenance from specialized fungus gardens that act as external digestive systems, degrading the diverse collection of plants foraged by the ants. There is in vitro evidence that certain PSCs harm Leucoagaricus gongylophorus, the fungal cultivar of leaf-cutter ants, suggesting a role for the Proteobacteria-dominant bacterial community present within fungus gardens. Here, we investigate the ability of symbiotic bacteria present within fungus gardens of leaf-cutter ants to degrade PSCs. We cultured fungus garden bacteria, sequenced the genomes of 42 isolates, and identified genes involved in PSC degradation, including genes encoding cytochrome p450s and genes in geraniol, cumate, cinnamate, and α-pinene/limonene degradation pathways. Using metatranscriptomic analysis, we show that some of these degradation genes are expressed in situ. Most of the bacterial isolates grew unhindered in the presence of PSCs and, using GC-MS, we determined that isolates from the genera Bacillus, Burkholderia, Enterobacter, Klebsiella, and Pseudomonas degrade α-pinene, β-caryophyllene, or linalool. Using a headspace sampler, we show that sub-colonies of fungus gardens reduced α-pinene and linalool over a 36-hour period, while L. gongylophorus strains alone only reduced linalool. Overall, our results reveal that the bacterial community in fungus gardens play a pivotal role in alleviating the effect of PSCs on the leaf-cutter ant system.ImportanceLeaf-cutter ants are dominant neotropical herbivores capable of deriving energy from a wide range of plant substrates. The success of leaf-cutter ants is largely due to their external gut composed of key microbial symbionts, specifically, the fungal mutualist L. gongylophorus and a consistent bacterial community. Both symbionts are known to have critical roles in extracting energy from plant material, yet comparatively little is known about their role in the detoxification of plant secondary compounds. Here, we assess if the bacterial community associated with leaf-cutter ant fungus gardens can degrade harmful plant chemicals. We identify plant secondary compound detoxification in leaf-cutter ant gardens as a process that depends on the degradative potential of both the bacterial community and L. gongylophorus. Our findings suggest the fungus garden and its associated microbial community influences the generalist foraging abilities of the ants, underscoring the importance of microbial symbionts in plant substrate suitability for herbivores.

Analisis Kadar Tanin dalam Ekstrak Daun Mimba (Azadirachta indica a. Juss) dengan Pelarut Air dan Etanol

Neem plant is a widely used in agriculture as green fertilizer, pesticides and insecticides. People usually use the leaves as for lowering blood sugar, skin diseases, preventing infection, and reducing itching. This study aims to identify and determine tannins levels containing in neem leaves extracts. This study applied extraction by maceration method using 2 different solvents, water and ethanol. Tannin is a metabolite secondary compound belong to phenolic compound groups which oxidized easily by strong oxidization agent (potassium permanganate) so then its determination utilized permanganate method (Lowenthal-Procter). The results showed that neem leaves in 250 mL water solvent contains 0.55% of tannin, while in 250 mL ethanol solvent and concentration of 96% contains 0.27% of tannin.