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Xia M, Munir S, Li Y, Ahmed A, He P, Wu Y, Li X, Tang P, Wang Z, He P, Wang Y, He Y. Bacillus subtilis YZ-1 surfactins are involved in effective toxicity against agricultural pests. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2024; 80:333-340. [PMID: 37682584 DOI: 10.1002/ps.7759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Insect pests negatively affect crop quality and yield. The excessive use of chemical pesticides has serious impacts on the environment and food safety. Therefore, development of effective management strategies in the form of bio-agents have important agricultural applications. Tenebrio molitor, a storage pest, causes losses of grains, medicinal materials, and various agricultural and related products in the warehouse. Bacillus subtilis YZ-1 isolated from naturally deceased Pieris rapae has been found to exhibit significant toxicity against T. molitor. RESULTS Treatment with B. subtilis YZ-1 fermentation broth resulted in a 90-95% mortality rate of T. molitor within 36 h post-treatment, indicating some active substances may have insecticidal activity in the bacterial supernatant. A bioactivity-guided fractionation method was used to isolate the insecticidal compounds from YZ-1, which led to the identification of surfactins. Additionally, a surfactin deletion mutant YZ-1△srfAA was constructed and the surfactin production by the mutant YZ-1△srfAA was verified through liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). Further, YZ-1△srfAA exhibited loss of insecticidal activity against T. molitor, Plutella xylostella and Achelura yunnanensis. The insecticidal activity and surfactins contents of several strains of Bacillus sp. were also tested and correlation was found between varying surfactins yield and insecticidal activity exhibited by different strains. CONCLUSION Conclusively, our results suggest that B. subtilis YZ-1 may provide a novel approach for plant protection against agricultural pests. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Mengyuan Xia
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and a Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and a Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and a Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
- School of Ecology and Environmental Science, Yunnan University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and a Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and a Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and a Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and a Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and a Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and a Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and a Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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- Key Laboratory of Economic Plants and Biotechnology and Yunnan Key Laboratory for Wild Plant Resources, Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and a Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming, China
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Datta D, Ghosh S, Kumar S, Gangola S, Majumdar B, Saha R, Mazumdar SP, Singh SV, Kar G. Microbial biosurfactants: Multifarious applications in sustainable agriculture. Microbiol Res 2024; 279:127551. [PMID: 38016380 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2023.127551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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Agriculture in the 21st century faces grave challenges to meet the unprecedented food demand of the burgeoning population as well as reduce the ecological footprint for achieving sustainable development goals. The extensive use of harsh synthetic surfactants in pesticides and the agrochemical industry has substantial adverse impacts on the soil and environment due to their toxic and non-biodegradable nature. Biosurfactants derived from plant, animal, and microbial sources can be an eco-friendly alternative to chemical surfactants. Microbes producing biosurfactants play a noteworthy role in biofilm formation, plant pathogen elimination, biodegradation, bioremediation, improving nutrient bioavailability, and can thrive well under stressful environments. Microbial biosurfactants are well suited for heavy metal and organic contaminants remediation in agricultural soil due to their low toxicity, high activity at fluctuating temperatures, biodegradability, and stability over a wide array of environmental conditions. This green technology will improve the agricultural soil quality by increasing the soil flushing efficiency, mobilization, and solubilization of nutrients by forming metal-biosurfactant complexes, and through the dissemination of complex nutrients. Such characteristics help it to play a pivotal role in environmental sustainability in the foreseeable future, which is required to increase the viability of biosurfactants for extensive commercial uses, making them accessible, affordable, and economically sustainable.
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- Debarati Datta
- ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Barrackpore, Kolkata 700 121, India
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- ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Barrackpore, Kolkata 700 121, India.
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- ICAR-Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna 800014, Bihar, India
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- Graphic Era Hill University, Bhimtal 263 156, Uttarakhand, India
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- ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Barrackpore, Kolkata 700 121, India
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- ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Barrackpore, Kolkata 700 121, India
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- ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Barrackpore, Kolkata 700 121, India
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- College of Agriculture, Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi 238004, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Barrackpore, Kolkata 700 121, India
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Lee JH, Anderson AJ, Kim YC. Root-Associated Bacteria Are Biocontrol Agents for Multiple Plant Pests. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10051053. [PMID: 35630495 PMCID: PMC9146382 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10051053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2022] [Revised: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Biological control is an important process for sustainable plant production, and this trait is found in many plant-associated microbes. This study reviews microbes that could be formulated into pesticides active against various microbial plant pathogens as well as damaging insects or nematodes. The focus is on the beneficial microbes that colonize the rhizosphere where, through various mechanisms, they promote healthy plant growth. Although these microbes have adapted to cohabit root tissues without causing disease, they are pathogenic to plant pathogens, including microbes, insects, and nematodes. The cocktail of metabolites released from the beneficial strains inhibits the growth of certain bacterial and fungal plant pathogens and participates in insect and nematode toxicity. There is a reinforcement of plant health through the systemic induction of defenses against pathogen attack and abiotic stress in the plant; metabolites in the beneficial microbial cocktail function in triggering the plant defenses. The review discusses a wide range of metabolites involved in plant protection through biocontrol in the rhizosphere. The focus is on the beneficial firmicutes and pseudomonads, because of the extensive studies with these isolates. The review evaluates how culture conditions can be optimized to provide formulations containing the preformed active metabolites for rapid control, with or without viable microbial cells as plant inocula, to boost plant productivity in field situations.
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- Jang Hoon Lee
- Agricultural Solutions, BASF Korea Ltd., Seoul 04518, Korea;
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84322, USA;
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- Department of Applied Biology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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Toxicity and biochemical impact of methoxyfenozide/spinetoram mixture on susceptible and methoxyfenozide-selected strains of Spodoptera littoralis (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Sci Rep 2022; 12:6974. [PMID: 35484385 PMCID: PMC9050723 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-10812-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Methoxyfenozide (M) is one of the selective insecticides used in integrated pest management (IPM) programs for lepidopteran pests. However, recent studies reported a development of M-resistance, which prompted us to look for alternatives. Here, we investigate the potency of a mixture of M with spinetoram (Sp) on M-resistant insects. In the laboratory, a selection pressure with M has carried out on Spodoptera littoralis (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) strains. A dipping technique was used to evaluate the toxicity of a sublethal concentration of M and Sp. on S. littoralis larvae, and the same concentrations were used to assess the toxic impact of their combination on susceptible (SUS) and M-selected (MS) strains. The toxicity of M/Sp mixtures was computed using a combination index equation, and a potentiation effect was observed in the two tested strains. Synergism tests revealed that piperonyl butoxide had considerable synergistic effects on M toxicity in the MS strain. The results revealed that the M/Sp mixture's negative effect on both monooxygenases and esterases is most likely the cause of its potentiation effect on the SUS and MS strains. It was concluded that M/Sp mixtures are effective against M-resistant S. littoralis strains, so these can be used in IPM programs.
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Liang L, Fu Y, Deng S, Wu Y, Gao M. Genomic, Antimicrobial, and Aphicidal Traits of Bacillus velezensis ATR2, and Its Biocontrol Potential against Ginger Rhizome Rot Disease Caused by Bacillus pumilus. Microorganisms 2021; 10:63. [PMID: 35056513 PMCID: PMC8778260 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10010063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Ginger rhizome rot disease, caused by the pathogen Bacilluspumilus GR8, could result in severe rot of ginger rhizomes and heavily threaten ginger production. In this study, we identified and characterized a new Bacillus velezensis strain, designated ATR2. Genome analysis revealed B. velezensis ATR2 harbored a series of genes closely related to promoting plant growth and triggering plant immunity. Meanwhile, ten gene clusters involved in the biosynthesis of various secondary metabolites (surfactin, bacillomycin, fengycin, bacillibactin, bacilysin, difficidin, macrolactin, bacillaene, plantazolicin, and amylocyclicin) and two clusters encoding a putative lipopeptide and a putative phosphonate which might be explored as novel bioactive compounds were also present in the ATR2 genome. Moreover, B. velezensis ATR2 showed excellent antagonistic activities against multiple plant pathogenic bacteria, plant pathogenic fungi, human pathogenic bacteria, and human pathogenic fungus. B. velezensis ATR2 was also efficacious in control of aphids. The antagonistic compound from B. velezensis ATR2 against B.pumilus GR8 was purified and identified as bacillomycin D. In addition, B. velezensis ATR2 exhibited excellent biocontrol efficacy against ginger rhizome rot disease on ginger slices. These findings showed the potential of further applications of B. velezensis ATR2 as a biocontrol agent in agricultural diseases and pests management.
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- Leiqin Liang
- Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China; (L.L.); (Y.F.); (S.D.); (Y.W.)
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100039, China
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- Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China; (L.L.); (Y.F.); (S.D.); (Y.W.)
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100039, China
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- Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China; (L.L.); (Y.F.); (S.D.); (Y.W.)
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100039, China
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- Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China; (L.L.); (Y.F.); (S.D.); (Y.W.)
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- Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430071, China; (L.L.); (Y.F.); (S.D.); (Y.W.)
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Upadhyay A, Mohan S. Bacillus subtilis and B. licheniformis Isolated from Heterorhabditis indica Infected Apple Root Borer (Dorysthenes huegelii) Suppresses Nematode Production in Galleria mellonella. Acta Parasitol 2021; 66:989-996. [PMID: 33768406 DOI: 10.1007/s11686-021-00366-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Heterorhabdits indica successfully controlled apple root borer Dorysthenes huegelii in the orchards, but nematode-infected cadavers revealed the presence of non-symbiotic bacterial B. subtilis and B. licheniformis, and no subsequent generations of H. indica were produced (hampered recycling phenomenon). Intrigued, we tested the effect of the two Bacillus species on symbiotic association of H. indica-Photorhabdus luminescens. METHODS One-to-one competitive parallel line in vitro assays were carried out between P. luminescens and the two Bacillus spp., while in vivo H. indica development was studied on the test insect Galleria mellonella which were fed with Bacillus mixed diet, followed by nematode exposure. RESULTS Where P. luminescens was flanked by either of the two Bacillus species, only B. subtilis significantly suppressed its growth, while in reversed assays both the Bacillus growth was unaffected. Heterorhabditis indica was able to kill Galleria larvae pre-fed with the two Bacillus spp.; these cadavers did not develop the characteristic evenly distributed brick red coloration. Besides P. luminesecns, both Bacillus spp. were found to coexist in these cadavers. Development of hermaphrodites was not affected, but second-generation females, and final nematode progeny was reduced significantly. Monozenic lawns of B. subtilis and B. licheniformis did not support H. indica development. CONCLUSION These results show the reduced development of H. indica by the presence of the non-symbiotic bacteria in G. mellonella is likely to affect their ability to recycle in other insect larvae. Reduced recycling caused by non-symbiotic bacteria will reduce the overall long-term pest control benefits and have implications in the development of application strategies using entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) as insect control agents.
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Gabarty A, Abas A, Salem HM, El-Sonbaty SM, Farghaly DS, Awad HA. Assessment of combining biosynthesized silver nanoparticles using Bacillus thuringiensis and gamma irradiation for controlling Pectinophora gossypiella (saunders) (lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). Int J Radiat Biol 2021; 97:1299-1315. [PMID: 34032553 DOI: 10.1080/09553002.2021.1934747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Revised: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE Combining gamma irradiation and nanotechnology has become one of the most promising new approaches for area-wide (AW) pest management in recent years. The laboratory trials were conducted to determine the combining effects of BT-AgNPs and gamma irradiation for controlling P. gossypiella. Radio-sensitivity of male pupae at different doses of gamma radiation and the effectiveness of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles using Bacillus thuringiensis on larval instar were assayed. Additionally, the ultrastructure changes on the alimentary canal of 4th instar larvae were studied to evaluate the impact of the combined approach at a cellular level. MATERIALS AND METHODS Laboratory- rearing technique was used for rearing Pectinophora gossypiella. The irradiation process was achieved at Co60 - Gamma Chamber (4000 A). Alanine dosimeters were used for measuring the average absorbed dose and dose mapping. Preparation of Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) and their characterization has been investigated. The treated 4th instar larvae by gamma irradiation or ∕and BT-AgNPs were dissected under the stereo microscope. The alimentary canal was obtained anatomically and Transmission Electron Microscope) was used in examining the stained sections. RESULTS Based on the nonhatching eggs produced by irradiated males' pupae, the values of effective doses were calculated. The effective doses ranged from 16 to 291 Gy for the ED25 - ED75. The sterility index reached 74.1% when irradiated with males by 291 Gy crossed with nonirradiated females and the adult emergence decreased to be 35.3%. The insecticidal potential of Bt-AgNPs on the 2nd and 4th larval instars was dose-dependent and its LC50 toxicity value was 0. 3 and 0. 4 mg/ml, respectively. The lethal concentration LC50 of the 2nd instar larvae increased the larval and pupal mortality to 55% and 44.4%, respectively, and reduced the adult emergence to be 55.6%. The combining effects of Bt-AgNPs with 291 Gy induced 100% pupae mortality and there was no adult emergence in F1 generation. Such effects also severed the ultrastructure deformity of the midgut of the 4th instar larvae after the two-day post-treatment. CONCLUSIONS The combining effects are recommended as an effective IPM program to control P. gossypiella by releasing sterile males (derived from pupae irradiated with 291 Gy) crossing with the normal females in the field, and reducing the fertility of the population to 31.2%. Subsequently, the resulted larvae treated with LC50 of Bt-AgNPs prevented the adult emergence and stopped the life cycle of P. gossypiella.
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- Ahlam Gabarty
- Natural Products Department, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Natural Products Department, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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- Radiation Microbiology Research Department, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
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Falqueto SA, Pitaluga BF, de Sousa JR, Targanski SK, Campos MG, de Oliveira Mendes TA, da Silva GF, Silva DHS, Soares MA. Bacillus spp. metabolites are effective in eradicating Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) larvae with low toxicity to non-target species. J Invertebr Pathol 2020; 179:107525. [PMID: 33383067 DOI: 10.1016/j.jip.2020.107525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The growing spread of dengue, chikungunya and Zika viruses demand the development of new and environmentally safe control methods for their vector, the mosquito Aedes aegypti. This study aims to find novel larvicidal agents from mutualistic (endophytic and rhizospheric) or edaphic bacteria that have no action against non-target organisms. Eleven out of the 254 bacterial strains tested were able to kill Ae. aegypti larvae. Larvicidal activity did not depend on presence of cells, since culture supernatants or crude lipopeptide extracts (CLEs) killed the larvae. Bacillus safensis BacI67 and Bacillus paranthracis C21 supernatants were the best performing supernatants, displaying the lowest lethal concentrations (LC50 = 31.11 µL/mL and 45.84 µL/mL, respectively). Bacillus velezensis B64a and Bacillus velezensis B15 produced the best performing CLEs (LC50 = 0.11 mg/mL and 0.12 mg/mL, respectively). Mass spectrometry analysis of CLEs detected a mixture of surfactins, iturins, and fengycins. The samples tested were weakly- or non-toxic to mammalian cells (RAW 264.7 macrophages and VERO cells) and non-target organisms (Caenorhabditis elegans, Galleria mellonella, Scenedesmus obliquus, and Tetrahymena pyriformis) - especially B. velezensis B15 CLE. The biosynthetic gene clusters related to secondary metabolism identified by whole genome sequencing of the four best performing bacteria strains revealed clusters for bacteriocin, beta-lactone, lanthipeptide, non-ribosomal peptide synthetases, polyketide synthases (PKS), siderophores, T3PKS, type 1 PKS-like, terpenes, thiopeptides, and trans-AT-PKS. Purification of lipopeptides may clarify the mechanisms by which these extracts kill Ae. aegypti larvae.
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- Silvia Altoé Falqueto
- Departamento de Botânica e Ecologia, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Av. Fernando Corrêa da Costa 2367, 78060-900 Cuiabá, Brazil
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- Departamento de Botânica e Ecologia, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Av. Fernando Corrêa da Costa 2367, 78060-900 Cuiabá, Brazil
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- Departamento de Botânica e Ecologia, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Av. Fernando Corrêa da Costa 2367, 78060-900 Cuiabá, Brazil
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- Departamento de Botânica e Ecologia, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Av. Fernando Corrêa da Costa 2367, 78060-900 Cuiabá, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica e Biologia Molecular, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil
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- Centro de Inovação em Biodiversidade e Fármacos, Instituto de Química, Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Araraquara, Brazil
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- Departamento de Botânica e Ecologia, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso, Av. Fernando Corrêa da Costa 2367, 78060-900 Cuiabá, Brazil.
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Miranda-Fuentes P, Quesada-Moraga E, Aldebis HK, Yousef-Naef M. Compatibility between the endoparasitoid Hyposoter didymator and the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium brunneum: a laboratory simulation for the simultaneous use to control Spodoptera littoralis. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2020; 76:1060-1070. [PMID: 31515940 DOI: 10.1002/ps.5616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2019] [Revised: 08/30/2019] [Accepted: 09/06/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND The cotton leafworm, Spodoptera littoralis, is one of the most destructive pests in the Mediterranean basin, being predominantly controlled using synthetic chemical pesticides. Strain EAMa 01/58-Su of the fungus Metarhizium brunneum and the parasitoid Hyposoter didymator are promising biological control agents for this pest. In this study, we assessed the compatibility between these two agents to control S. littoralis under joint attack scenarios. RESULTS Firstly, the direct and indirect effects of the fungus towards parasitoid adults were studied. The fungus significantly decreased life expectancy of the parasitoid (mortality = 62.5%; mean lethal concentration = 1.85 × 106 conidia ml-1 ; average survival time = 92.2 h) when applied at high concentrations (108 conidia ml-1 ), whereas it did not affect the reproductive potential of the parasitoid females during the 3 days after treatment. Secondly, the combinations between the two agents to control S. littoralis under different simultaneous use scenarios (inoculation of S. littoralis larvae with the fungus before being exposed to parasitoid females and vice versa) were investigated, with additive effect in all cases. A significant effect on fitness (preimaginal development time and reproductive potential) of the F1 parasitoid generation were detected. Moreover, parasitization significantly reduced the total hemocytes in S. littoralis hemolymph compared with the control, promoting fungal infection. Finally, parasitoids showed a significant preference for non-inoculated S. littoralis larvae. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrated compatibility (additive effect) between fungus and parasitoid under different joint attack scenarios to control S. littoralis in laboratory conditions. However, this will be supported by our ongoing greenhouse and field studies. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Department of Agronomy, ETSIAM, University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
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de Oliveira PR, Anholeto LA, Ferreira Rodrigues RA, Arnosti A, Bechara GH, de Carvalho Castro KN, Camargo-Mathias MI. Cytotoxic Effects of Extract of Acmella oleracea in the Ovaries and Midgut of Rhipicephalus sanguineus Latreille, 1806 (Acari: Ixodidae) Female Ticks. J Microsc Ultrastruct 2019; 7:28-43. [PMID: 31008054 PMCID: PMC6442324 DOI: 10.4103/jmau.jmau_16_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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The present study investigated the effects of different concentrations of Acmella oleracea extract on the germinative cells and digestive processes of semi-engorged Rhipicephalus sanguineus females. For this experiment, 150 ticks were divided into five groups (30 individuals each). The animals were immersed for 5 min in different concentrations of the extract, distilled water, or ethanol 50%/DMSO 1%, dried, and kept in biological oxygen demand incubator for 7 days. The alterations were associated with the size of germinative cells and yolk granules; presence, size, and location of vacuoles in the cytoplasm of germinative cells; nuclear modifications in the germinative cells; damages to the nucleus and cytoplasm of the midgut generative cells; size of digestive cells; number of captured blood elements; accumulated digestive residues and digestive vacuoles in the digestive cells cytoplasm; and the number and distribution of proteins and polysaccharides in all the cells of both organs. The concentrations used in this study prevented an efficient and complete blood digestion by the midgut epithelial cells of the treated animals, resulting in the absence of the necessary nutrients to maintain the physiological events in the ectoparasites. In advanced stages, This can lead the ectoparasite to death. The germinative cells were highly impaired and probably not able to advance developmental stages (I–V) or complete vitellogenesis to be released during ovulation, which would prevent the females from originating a new individual. Thus, it can be concluded that the effects of A. oleracea are similar to those caused by chemical products widely recognized as effective to control ticks.
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- Patrícia Rosa de Oliveira
- Graduate Program in Chemistry, Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA), Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, Bacanga, São Luís/MA, Paulínia, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Chemistry, Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA), Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, Bacanga, São Luís/MA, Paulínia, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Chemistry, Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA), Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, Bacanga, São Luís/MA, Paulínia, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Animal Science, School of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine, The Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Parana - PUCPR, Rua Imaculada Conceição, Curitiba, PR, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Chemistry, Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA), Av. dos Portugueses, 1966, Bacanga, São Luís/MA, Paulínia, São Paulo, Brazil
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Bouassida M, Fourati N, Ghazala I, Ellouze-Chaabouni S, Ghribi D. Potential application of Bacillus subtilis SPB1 biosurfactants in laundry detergent formulations: Compatibility study with detergent ingredients and washing performance. Eng Life Sci 2017; 18:70-77. [PMID: 32624863 DOI: 10.1002/elsc.201700152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2017] [Revised: 10/10/2017] [Accepted: 10/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Surfactants play a very important role in laundry and household cleaning products ingredients. In this research, the application of lipopeptide biosurfactants, produced by Bacillus subtilis SPB1, in the formulation of a washing powder was investigated. The SPB1 biosurfactant was mixed with sodium tripolyphosphate as a builder and sodium sulfate as filler. The efficiency of the formulated detergent composition with different washing conditions to remove a stain from cotton fabric was examined. The results showed that the formulated detergent was effective in oil removal, with optimal washing conditions of pH, temperature, striate and time of washing system of 7, 65°C, 1000 RPM and 60 min, respectively. A comparative study of different detergent compositions (biosurfactant-based detergent, combined biosurfactant-commercial detergent, and a commercial detergent) for the removal of oil and tea stains, proved that the bio-scouring was more effective (>75%) in terms of the stain removal than the commercial powders (<60%). Moreover, the results demonstrated that the biosurfactant acts additively with a commercial detergent and enhances their performance from 33 to 45% in removing oil stain and from 57 to 64% in removing tea stain. As a conclusion, in addition to the low toxicity and the high biodegradability of the microbial biosurfactants, the results of this study have shown that the future use of this lipopeptide biosurfactant as laundry detergent additive is highly promising.
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- Mouna Bouassida
- Enzyme Bioconversion Unit (UR13ES74) National School of Engineering Sfax University Sfax Tunisia
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- Enzyme Bioconversion Unit (UR13ES74) National School of Engineering Sfax University Sfax Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Plant Improvement and Valorization of Agricultural Resources (LR16ES20) National School of Engineering Sfax University Sfax Tunisia
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- Enzyme Bioconversion Unit (UR13ES74) National School of Engineering Sfax University Sfax Tunisia.,Common Service Unit of Bioreactor coupled with an ultrafilter, National School of Engineering Sfax University Sfax Tunisia
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- Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Sfax Sfax University Sfax Tunisia
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Bouassida M, Fourati N, Krichen F, Zouari R, Ellouz-Chaabouni S, Ghribi D. Potential application of Bacillus subtilis SPB1 lipopeptides in toothpaste formulation. J Adv Res 2017; 8:425-433. [PMID: 28721297 PMCID: PMC5499026 DOI: 10.1016/j.jare.2017.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2017] [Revised: 04/09/2017] [Accepted: 04/15/2017] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The application of a lipopeptide biosurfactant in a toothpaste formulation. The investigation of the physicochemical properties and the cleaning ability of the formulated toothpaste. The evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of the formulated toothpaste. The follow-up of the formulated toothpaste stability.
Toothpaste is a gel dentifrice used with a toothbrush as an accessory to clean, keep and promote oral hygiene. The literature review suggests that there are many different formulations of toothpastes and that each of their individual components present specific functions. The concentration of the toothpaste ingredients must be appropriately chosen taking into account the purposes of the toothpaste. Biosurfactants are considered as suitable molecules for application in many formulations such as in toothpaste one. In the present work, two dentifrice formulations were investigated and their efficiencies were tested using chemical surfactant agent and lipopeptide biosurfactant isolated from Bacillus subtilis SPB1. The physicochemical properties were analyzed considering several tests mainly spreading ability, water activity, pH, foaming and cleaning tests. The obtained results indicated that the SPB1 biosurfactant was as efficient as the chemical surfactant confirming its potential utilization in toothpaste formulation compared to the commercial one. The evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of the formulated dentifrice was carried out against eight bacteria. The results demonstrated that the biosurfactant-based product exhibited an important antimicrobial activity, which was very effective against Enterobacter sp and Salmonella typhinirium.
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- Mouna Bouassida
- University of Sfax, ENIS, Unit of Enzymes and Bioconcersion, Road Soukra km 4, 3038 Sfax, Tunisia
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- University of Sfax, ENIS, Unit of Enzymes and Bioconcersion, Road Soukra km 4, 3038 Sfax, Tunisia
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- University of Sfax, ENIS, Unit of Enzymes and Bioconcersion, Road Soukra km 4, 3038 Sfax, Tunisia
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- University of Sfax, ENIS, Unit of Enzymes and Bioconcersion, Road Soukra km 4, 3038 Sfax, Tunisia
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- University of Sfax, ENIS, Unit of Enzymes and Bioconcersion, Road Soukra km 4, 3038 Sfax, Tunisia
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- University of Sfax, ENIS, Unit of Enzymes and Bioconcersion, Road Soukra km 4, 3038 Sfax, Tunisia.,University of Sfax, ISBS, Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Sfax, Road Soukra km 4, 3038 Sfax, Tunisia
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de Oliveira PR, Anholeto LA, Bechara GH, Camargo Mathias MI. Dinotefuran-induced morphophysiological changes in semi-engorged females Rhipicephalus sanguineus Latreille, 1806 (Acari: Ixodidae) ticks: Ultra-structural evaluation. Acta Trop 2017; 166:139-154. [PMID: 27876644 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2016.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2016] [Revised: 10/21/2016] [Accepted: 11/16/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The present study demonstrated the effects of dinotefuran (active ingredient of the acaricide Protetor Pet®) on the ovary and midgut cells of semi engorged R. sanguineus females exposed to different concentrations of this chemical. For this, 120 semi-engorged females were divided into four treatment groups with 30 individuals each: group I or control (distilled water), group II (5000ppm), groups III (6250ppm) and group IV (8334ppm of dinotefuran). All the ticks were immersed in the different concentrations of dinotefuran or in distilled water for 5min and then dried and kept in BOD incubator for 7days. The results showed alterations mainly regarding the damaged cell structures, such as yolk granules, organelles and the plasma membrane of the germ cells. In addition, structures related with defense mechanisms were found, such as vacuoles, cytoskeletal filaments, and myelin figures in the germ cells. Damages in the generative cells of the midgut, alterations in the size of digestive cells, the number of endosomes, digestive vacuoles, digestive residues, lipid drops and organelles in the cytoplasm of the digestive cells and the presence of microvilli in the plasma membrane of these cells also demonstrate the progressive damages caused by the action of dinotefuran in the midgut and germ cells of R. sanguineus semi-engorged females. The concentrations applied partially impaired the digestive processes; and, without proper nutrition, all the ectoparasite's physiologic events are prevented from occurring, leading the individual to death. The germ cells were also damaged, and probably would not be able to advance in their development (I-V) and complete the vitellogenesis, which would affect the fertility of the female and consequently impede the formation of a new individual.
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Combinatorial effect of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens AG1 biosurfactant and Bacillus thuringiensis Vip3Aa16 toxin on Spodoptera littoralis larvae. J Invertebr Pathol 2017; 144:11-17. [PMID: 28093209 DOI: 10.1016/j.jip.2017.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2016] [Revised: 01/03/2017] [Accepted: 01/12/2017] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Spodoptera littoralis, one of the most serious and destructive agricultural pests in the world, is very susceptible to Vip3 toxin. In order to develop a new efficient bioinsecticide and to prevent the development of resistance by the target pest, insecticidal activity of biosurfactant produced by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens AG1 was evaluated against S. littoralis. Bioassays revealed the susceptibility of the first instar larvae of this pest to AG1 biosurfactant with an LC50 of 245ng/cm2. Moreover, the histopathology examination of the larval midgut treated by AG1 biosurfactant showed vacuolization, necrosis and disintegration of the basement membrane. Binding experiments revealed that the AG1 biosurfactant recognized three putative receptors located in the brush border membrane vesicles of S. littoralis with sizes of 91, 72 and 64kDa. Competition assays using biotinylated metabolites indicated that AG1 biosurfactant and Vip3Aa16 toxin did not compete for the same S. littoralis receptors. When combined, AG1 biosurfactant and Vip3Aa16 showed an additive effect against S. littoralis larvae. These findings suggested that B. amyloliquefaciens AG1 biosurfactant could be a promising biocontrol agent to eradicate S. littoralis and to prevent resistance development by this pest.
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Zouari R, Hamden K, Feki AE, Chaabouni K, Makni-Ayadi F, Kallel C, Sallemi F, Ellouze-Chaabouni S, Ghribi-Aydi D. Protective and curative effects of Bacillus subtilis SPB1 biosurfactant on high-fat-high-fructose diet induced hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia and deterioration of liver function in rats. Biomed Pharmacother 2016; 84:323-329. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2016.09.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2016] [Revised: 09/06/2016] [Accepted: 09/07/2016] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Mnif I, Grau-Campistany A, Coronel-León J, Hammami I, Triki MA, Manresa A, Ghribi D. Purification and identification of Bacillus subtilis SPB1 lipopeptide biosurfactant exhibiting antifungal activity against Rhizoctonia bataticola and Rhizoctonia solani. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2016; 23:6690-6699. [PMID: 26645234 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-015-5826-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2015] [Accepted: 11/16/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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This study reports the potential of a soil bacterium, Bacillus subtilis strain SPB1, to produce lipopeptide biosurfactants. Firstly, the crude lipopeptide mixture was tested for its inhibitory activity against phytopathogenic fungi. A minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC), an inhibitory concentration at 50% (IC50%), and an inhibitory concentration at 90% (IC90%) values were determined to be 0.04, 0.012, and 0.02 mg/ml, respectively, for Rhizoctonia bataticola with a fungistatic mode of action. For Rhizoctonia solani, a MIC, an IC50%, and IC90% values were determined to be 4, 0.25, and 3.3 mg/ml, respectively, with a fungicidal mode of action. For both of the fungi, a loss of sclerotial integrity, granulation and fragmentation of hyphal mycelia, followed by hyphal shriveling and cell lysis were observed with the treatment with SPB1 biosurfactant fraction. After extraction, separation, and purification, different lipopeptide compounds were identified in the culture filtrate of strain SPB1. Mass spectroscopic analysis confirmed the presence of different lipopeptide compounds consisting of surfactin isoforms with molecular weights of 1007, 1021, and 1035 Da; iturin isoforms with molecular weights of 1028, 1042, and 1056 Da; and fengycin isoforms with molecular weights of 1432 and 1446 Da. Two new clusters of lipopeptide isoforms with molecular weights of 1410 and 1424 Da and 973 and 987 Da, respectively, were also detected. This study reported the ability of a B. subtilis strain to co-produce lipopeptide isoforms with potential use as antifungal compounds.
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- Inès Mnif
- Unit "Enzymes and Bioconversion," National School of Engineers of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
- Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
- Inès Mnif, Unité "Enzyme et Bioconversion," ENIS, BP W 3038, Sfax, Tunisia.
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Organic Chemistry, University of Barcelona, Joan XXIII s/n, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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- Laboratory of Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Barcelona, Joan XXIII s/n, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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- Higher School of Agriculture of Kef, 7119, Kef, Tunisia
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- Laboratory "Amélioration et Protection des Ressources Génétiques de l'Olivier," Institut de l'Olivier, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Barcelona, Joan XXIII s/n, 08028, Barcelona, Spain
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- Unit "Enzymes and Bioconversion," National School of Engineers of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
- Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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Isolation and characterization of a new Bacillus thuringiensis strain with a promising toxicity against Lepidopteran pests. Microbiol Res 2016; 186-187:9-15. [PMID: 27242138 DOI: 10.1016/j.micres.2016.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2016] [Revised: 02/14/2016] [Accepted: 02/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Insecticides derived from Bacillus thuringiensis are gaining worldwide importance as environmentally desirable alternatives to chemicals for the control of pests in public health and agriculture. Isolation and characterization of new strains with higher and broader spectrum of activity is an ever growing field. In the present work, a novel Tunisian B. thuringiensis isolate named BLB459 was characterized and electrophoresis assay showed that among a collection of 200 B. thuringiensis strains, the plasmid profile of BLB459 was distinctive. SmaI-PFGE typing confirmed the uniqueness of the DNA pattern of this strain, compared with BUPM95 and HD1 reference strains. PCR and sequencing assays revealed that BLB459 harbored three cry genes (cry30, cry40 and cry54) corresponding to the obtained molecular sizes in the protein pattern. Interestingly, PCR-RFLP assay demonstrated the originality of the BLB459 cry30-type gene compared to the other published cry30 genes. Insecticidal bioassays showed that BLB459 spore-crystal suspension was highly toxic to both Ephestia kuehniella and Spodoptera littoralis with LC50 values of about 64 (53-75) and 80 (69-91) μg of toxin cm(-2), respectively, comparing with that of the commercial strain HD1 used as reference. Important histopathological effects of BLB459 δ-endotoxins on the two tested larvae midguts were detected, traduced by the vacuolization of the apical cells, the damage of microvilli, and the disruption of epithelial cells. These results proved that BLB459 strain could be of a great interest for lepidopteran biocontrol.
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Bacillus amyloliquefaciens AG1 biosurfactant: Putative receptor diversity and histopathological effects on Tuta absoluta midgut. J Invertebr Pathol 2015; 132:42-47. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jip.2015.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2015] [Revised: 08/15/2015] [Accepted: 08/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Cookies from composite wheat-sesame peels flours: dough quality and effect of Bacillus subtilis SPB1 biosurfactant addition. Food Chem 2015; 194:758-69. [PMID: 26471616 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2015.08.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2015] [Revised: 08/11/2015] [Accepted: 08/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Sesame coat is a valuable by-product. The study was carried out on sesame peels flour at different replacing levels of white wheat flour in five cookies dough formulations. The functional properties of composite flours such as swelling capacity, water holding capacity, oil holding capacity, emulsifying capacity, foam capacity, gelatinization temperature, least gelation concentration and bulk density were increased with increase in the sesame peels flour incorporation along with wheat flour. Texture analysis of dough revealed that, the addition of sesame peels flour affected the quality of dough in terms of hardness, cohesion, adhesion and breaking strength. Cookies supplemented with sesame peels flour showed interesting physical properties with lower moisture content and higher spread factor than those made by white wheat flour. But, their hardness increase with the increase of the replacement ratio and their color becomes indesirable. Interestingly, sensory results indicated that cookies supplemented with sesame peels flour were acceptable at a level that not exceeds 30% of incorporation. By the addition of SPB1 biosurfactant at 0.1%, the dough texture profile was significantly improved and the action of this bioemulsifier was more pronounced than a commercial emulsifier known as glycerol monostearate. With the addition of SPB1 biosurfactant on cookies' dough, we manage to obtain cookies softer and with better overall quality.
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Microbial derived surface active compounds: properties and screening concept. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2015; 31:1001-20. [DOI: 10.1007/s11274-015-1866-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2015] [Accepted: 04/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Hazra C, Kundu D, Chaudhari A. Lipopeptide biosurfactant from Bacillus clausii BS02 using sunflower oil soapstock: evaluation of high throughput screening methods, production, purification, characterization and its insecticidal activity. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c4ra13261k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Production, purification and characterization of a lipopeptide biosurfactant (surfactin) fromBacillus clausiiBS02 for biocontrol activity against pulse beetles and mealybugs.
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- Chinmay Hazra
- School of Life Sciences
- North Maharashtra University
- Jalgaon 425 001
- India
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- School of Life Sciences
- North Maharashtra University
- Jalgaon 425 001
- India
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- School of Life Sciences
- North Maharashtra University
- Jalgaon 425 001
- India
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Chandrasekaran R, Revathi K, Thanigaivel A, Kirubakaran SA, Senthil-Nathan S. Bacillus subtilis chitinase identified by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of flight/time of flight mass spectrometry has insecticidal activity against Spodoptera litura Fab. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2014; 116:1-12. [PMID: 25454515 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2014.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2014] [Revised: 09/29/2014] [Accepted: 09/29/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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An extracellular chitinase was identified and purified (CS1 and CS2) from Bacillus subtilis. The 16S rRNA sequencing was submitted in GenBank (accession numbers KC336487 and KC412256). The purified crude enzymes were identified through matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight/time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) analysis. The peptide sequences were matched with chitinase sequences. The peak m/z with 1297. 592 and 3094.570 mascot search resulted sequence was blasted with NCBI protein sequences and confirmed that it is a chitinase enzyme. The effects of chitinase on gut enzymes lactate dehydrogenase, acid phosphatase, alkaline phosphatase and adenosine triphosphatase of the tobacco cutworm Spodoptera litura larvae were investigated. At all concentrations tested, chitinase decreased the activities of these gut enzymes relative to the control. When chitinase treated leaves were fed to larvae in bioassays, gut tissue and gut enzymes were affected. The histological study clearly shows the chitinase treated larval gut, peritrophic membrane and epithelial cells were affected significantly. Chitinase isolated from B. subtilis has effectively reduced the gut enzyme activity and growth of S. litura. The chitin based bioformulation may serve as an effective biocide against the polyphagous pest like S. litura.
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- Rajamanickam Chandrasekaran
- Division of Biopesticides and Environmental Toxicology, Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Excellence in Environmental Sciences (SPKCES), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 627 412, India; Post Graduate and Research Department of Biotechnology, Selvamm Arts and Science College, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu 637 003, India
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- Division of Biopesticides and Environmental Toxicology, Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Excellence in Environmental Sciences (SPKCES), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 627 412, India
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- Division of Biopesticides and Environmental Toxicology, Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Excellence in Environmental Sciences (SPKCES), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 627 412, India
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- Division of Biopesticides and Environmental Toxicology, Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Excellence in Environmental Sciences (SPKCES), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 627 412, India
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- Division of Biopesticides and Environmental Toxicology, Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Excellence in Environmental Sciences (SPKCES), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 627 412, India.
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Zouari R, Ellouze-Chaabouni S, Ghribi-Aydi D. Optimization of Bacillus subtilis SPB1 Biosurfactant Production Under Solid-state Fermentation Using By-products of a Traditional Olive Mill Factory. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.als.2015.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Evaluation of Bacillus subtilis SPB1 Lipopeptide Biosurfactant Toxicity Towards Mice. Int J Pept Res Ther 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s10989-014-9400-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Mnif I, Sahnoun R, Ellouze-Chaabouni S, Ghribi D. Evaluation of B. subtilis SPB1 biosurfactants' potency for diesel-contaminated soil washing: optimization of oil desorption using Taguchi design. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2014; 21:851-861. [PMID: 23818070 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-013-1894-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2013] [Accepted: 05/30/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Low solubility of certain hydrophobic soil contaminants limits remediation process. Surface-active compounds can improve the solubility and removal of hydrophobic compounds from contaminated soils and, consequently, their biodegradation. Hence, this paper aims to study desorption efficiency of oil from soil of SPB1 lipopeptide biosurfactant. The effect of different physicochemical parameters on desorption potency was assessed. Taguchi experimental design method was applied in order to enhance the desorption capacity and establish the best washing parameters. Mobilization potency was compared to those of chemical surfactants under the newly defined conditions. Better desorption capacity was obtained using 0.1% biosurfacatnt solution and the mobilization potency shows great tolerance to acidic and alkaline pH values and salinity. Results show an optimum value of oil removal from diesel-contaminated soil of about 87%. The optimum washing conditions for surfactant solution volume, biosurfactant concentration, agitation speed, temperature, and time were found to be 12 ml/g of soil, 0.1% biosurfactant, 200 rpm, 30 °C, and 24 h, respectively. The obtained results were compared to those of SDS and Tween 80 at the optimal conditions described above, and the study reveals an effectiveness of SPB1 biosurfactant comparable to the reported chemical emulsifiers. (1) The obtained findings suggest (a) the competence of Bacillus subtilis biosurfactant in promoting diesel desorption from soil towards chemical surfactants and (b) the applicability of this method in decontaminating crude oil-contaminated soil and, therefore, improving bioavailability of hydrophobic compounds. (2) The obtained findings also suggest the adequacy of Taguchi design in promoting process efficiency. Our findings suggest that preoptimized desorption process using microbial-derived emulsifier can contribute significantly to enhancement of hydrophobic pollutants' bioavailability. This study can be complemented with the investigation of potential role in improving the biodegradation of the diesel adsorbed to the soil.
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- Inès Mnif
- Unité "Enzymes et Bioconversion", National School of Engineers of Sfax, ENIS, BP W 3038, Sfax, Tunisia
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Scientific Opinion on the maintenance of the list of QPS biological agents intentionally added to food and feed (2013 update). EFSA J 2013. [DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2013.3449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Ramanaidu K, Cutler GC. Different toxic and hormetic responses of Bombus impatiens to Beauveria bassiana, Bacillus subtilis and spirotetramat. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2013; 69:949-954. [PMID: 23281229 DOI: 10.1002/ps.3456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2012] [Revised: 10/17/2012] [Accepted: 11/07/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pollinator exposure to pesticides is a concern in agricultural systems that depend on pollinators for crop production. However, not all pesticides elicit toxic effects, and response to a pesticide will vary depending on dose and exposure route. The effects of biopesticide formulations of Bacillus subtilis and Beauveria bassiana and of the tetramic acid insecticide spirotetramat on the common eastern bumblebee, Bombus impatiens, were evaluated. Microcolonies of bees were exposed to field-rate or lower concentrations, and data were collected over 60 days. RESULTS When ingested, field rates of spirotetramat caused high mortality after 10 days, and B. subtilis significantly reduced drone production, number of days to oviposition and number of days to drone emergence. Converse to effects observed following ingestion, topical applications of B. subtilis at concentrations less than the recommended field rate resulted in a hormetic response, with significantly increased drone production. Topical application of spirotetramat and oral or topical application of B. bassiana had no effects on bees. CONCLUSIONS Spirotetramat and B. subtilis can induce adverse effects on B. impatiens, but hormetic effects following B. subtilis treatment can also occur, depending on exposure route. Additional experiments are required to determine whether similar toxic or hormetic effects occur under more realistic field conditions.
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- Krilen Ramanaidu
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, Truro, NS, Canada
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