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Ragavendran C, Govindaraj A, Kamaraj C, Natarajan D, Malafaia G, Alrefaei AF, Almutairi MH. Fusarium begoniae metabolites: a promising larvicidal, pupicidal potential, histopathological alterations and detoxifications enzyme profiles of medically important mosquito vector Aedes aegypti, Culex quinquefasciatus and Anopheles stephensi. 3 Biotech 2024; 14:226. [PMID: 39263325 PMCID: PMC11384672 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-024-04061-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2024] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 09/13/2024] Open
Abstract
Endophytic fungal molecules have the potential to be a cost-effective chemical source for developing eco-friendly disease-controlling pharmaceuticals that target mosquito-borne illnesses. The primary aims of the study were to identify the fungus Fusarium begoniae larvicidal ability against Aedes aegypti, Culex quinquefasciatus, and Anopheles stephensi. The ethyl acetate extract demonstrated lethal concentrations that kill 50% of exposed larvae (LC50) and 90% of exposed larvae (LC90) for the 1st to 4th instar larvae of An. stephensi (LC50 = 54.821, 66.525, 68.250, and 73.614; LC90 = 104.56, 138.205, 150.415, and 159.466 μg/mL), Cx. quinquefasciatus (LC50 = 64.981, 36.505, 42.230, and 36.514; LC90 = 180.46, 157.105, 140.318, and 153.366 μg/ mL), and Ae. aegypti (LC50 = 74.890, 33.607, 52.173, and 26.974; LC90 = 202.56, 162.205, 130.518, and 163.286 μg/mL). Mycelium metabolites were evaluated for their pupicidal activity towards Ae. aegypti (LC50 = 80.669, LC90 = 119.904), Cx. quinquefasciatus (LC50 = 70.569, LC90 = 109.840), and An. stephensi (LC50 = 73.269, LC90 = 110.590 μg/mL). The highest larvicidal activity was recorded at 300 µg/mL, with 100% mortality against first and second-instar larvae of Cx. quinquefasciatus. Metabolite exposure to larvae exhibited several abnormal behavioral changes. The exposure to F. begoniae metabolite, key esterases such as acetylcholinesterase, α-and-β-carboxylesterase, and acid and alkaline phosphatase activity significantly decreased compared to control larvae. The outcomes of the histology analysis revealed that the mycelium metabolites-treated targeted larvae had a disorganized abdominal mid and hindgut epithelial cells. The is first-hand information on study of ethyl-acetate-derived metabolites from F. begoniae tested against larvae and pupae of Ae. aegypti, Cx. quinquefasciatus and An. stephensi. Bio-indicator toxicity findings demonstrate that A. nauplii displayed no mortality. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13205-024-04061-z.
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- Chinnasamy Ragavendran
- Department of Cariology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, 600 077 Tamil Nadu India
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- Natural Drug Research Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, School of Biosciences, Periyar University, Salem, 636 011 Tamil Nadu India
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- Interdisciplinary Institute of Indian System of Medicine (IIISM), Directorate of Research and Virtual Education, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Tamil Nadu, Kattankulathur, Chennai 603203 India
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- Natural Drug Research Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, School of Biosciences, Periyar University, Salem, 636 011 Tamil Nadu India
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- Laboratory of Toxicology Applied to the Environment, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO Brazil
- Post-Graduation Program in Conservation of Cerrado Natural Resources, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO Brazil
- Post-Graduation Program in Ecology, Conservation, and Biodiversity, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG Brazil
- Post-Graduation Program in Biotechnology and Biodiversity, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, GO Brazil
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, 11451 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, 11451 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Ling L, Feng L, Li Y, Yue R, Wang Y, Zhou Y. Endophytic Fungi Volatile Organic Compounds as Crucial Biocontrol Agents Used for Controlling Fruit and Vegetable Postharvest Diseases. J Fungi (Basel) 2024; 10:332. [PMID: 38786687 PMCID: PMC11122075 DOI: 10.3390/jof10050332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Fruits and vegetables are an important part of the human diet, but during transportation and storage, microbial pathogens attack and spoil fruits and vegetables, causing huge economic losses to agriculture. Traditionally used chemical fungicides leave chemical residues, leading to environmental pollution and health risks. With the emphasis on food safety, biocontrol agents are attracting more and more attention due to their environmental friendliness. Endophytic fungi are present in plant tissues and do not cause host disease. The volatile organic compounds (VOCs) they produce are used to control postharvest diseases due to their significant antifungal activity, as well as their volatility, safety and environmental protection characteristics. This review provides the concept and characterization of endophytic fungal VOCs, concludes the types of endophytic fungi that release antifungal VOCs and their biological control mechanisms, as well as focuses on the practical applications and the challenges of applying VOCs as fumigants. Endophytic fungal VOCs can be used as emerging biocontrol resources to control postharvest diseases that affect fruits and vegetables.
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- Lijun Ling
- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (L.F.); (Y.L.); (R.Y.); (Y.W.); (Y.Z.)
- Bioactive Products Engineering Research Center for Gansu Distinctive Plants, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
- New Rural Development Research Institute, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (L.F.); (Y.L.); (R.Y.); (Y.W.); (Y.Z.)
- Bioactive Products Engineering Research Center for Gansu Distinctive Plants, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (L.F.); (Y.L.); (R.Y.); (Y.W.); (Y.Z.)
- Bioactive Products Engineering Research Center for Gansu Distinctive Plants, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (L.F.); (Y.L.); (R.Y.); (Y.W.); (Y.Z.)
- Bioactive Products Engineering Research Center for Gansu Distinctive Plants, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (L.F.); (Y.L.); (R.Y.); (Y.W.); (Y.Z.)
- Bioactive Products Engineering Research Center for Gansu Distinctive Plants, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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- College of Life Science, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China; (L.F.); (Y.L.); (R.Y.); (Y.W.); (Y.Z.)
- Bioactive Products Engineering Research Center for Gansu Distinctive Plants, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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Sirimangkalakitti N, Lin J, Harada K, Setiawan A, Arisawa M, Arai M. Chemical Constituents and Anticancer Activities of Marine-Derived Fungus Trichoderma lixii. Molecules 2024; 29:2048. [PMID: 38731537 PMCID: PMC11085134 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29092048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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The fungal genus Trichoderma is a rich source of structurally diverse secondary metabolites with remarkable pharmaceutical properties. The chemical constituents and anticancer activities of the marine-derived fungus Trichoderma lixii have never been investigated. In this study, a bioactivity-guided investigation led to the isolation of eleven compounds, including trichodermamide A (1), trichodermamide B (2), aspergillazine A (3), DC1149B (4), ergosterol peroxide (5), cerebrosides D/C (6/7), 5-hydroxy-2,3-dimethyl-7-methoxychromone (8), nafuredin A (9), and harzianumols E/F (10/11). Their structures were identified by using various spectroscopic techniques and compared to those in the literature. Notably, compounds 2 and 5-11 were reported for the first time from this species. Evaluation of the anticancer activities of all isolated compounds was carried out. Compounds 2, 4, and 9 were the most active antiproliferative compounds against three cancer cell lines (human myeloma KMS-11, colorectal HT-29, and pancreas PANC-1). Intriguingly, compound 4 exhibited anti-austerity activity with an IC50 of 22.43 μM against PANC-1 cancer cells under glucose starvation conditions, while compound 2 did not.
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- Natchanun Sirimangkalakitti
- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, 1-6 Yamadaoka, Suita 565-0871, Osaka, Japan; (N.S.); (J.L.); (K.H.)
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, 1-6 Yamadaoka, Suita 565-0871, Osaka, Japan; (N.S.); (J.L.); (K.H.)
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, 1-6 Yamadaoka, Suita 565-0871, Osaka, Japan; (N.S.); (J.L.); (K.H.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Lampung University, Jl. Prof. Dr. Sumantri Brodjonegoro No. 1, Bandar Lampung 35145, Lampung, Indonesia;
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, 1-6 Yamadaoka, Suita 565-0871, Osaka, Japan; (N.S.); (J.L.); (K.H.)
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- Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University, 1-6 Yamadaoka, Suita 565-0871, Osaka, Japan; (N.S.); (J.L.); (K.H.)
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Sánchez-Martínez HA, Morán-Pinzón JA, del Olmo Fernández E, Eguiluz DL, Adserias Vistué JF, López-Pérez JL, De León EG. Synergistic Combination of NAPROC-13 and NMR 13C DFT Calculations: A Powerful Approach for Revising the Structure of Natural Products. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2023; 86:2294-2303. [PMID: 37675572 PMCID: PMC10616860 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.3c00437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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This article describes the structure revision of nine triterpenoids that have been reported corresponding to the same 13C NMR data set. In addition, 13C NMR calculation shows that some chemical shift assignments must be swapped. Our analysis improves the fit between the experimental and calculated data. Correcting misassigned structures and correctly assigning each signal is essential for elucidating new structurally related compounds. Furthermore, the ambiguity of several compounds, the structure of which differs in the literature and the Sci-Finder database, has been eliminated. Misassigned structures were found by chemical shift searches in NAPROC-13, and the results provide two or more different compounds with the same 13C NMR data. The process to determine the correct, most likely structural proposal in agreement with the experimental 13C NMR data was carried out by DFT calculations.
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- Hugo A. Sánchez-Martínez
- CIPFAR,
Departamento de Farmacología Facultad de Medicina, University of Panama, Avenue Octavio Mendez Pereira, Panamá City 0801, Panamá
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- CIPFAR,
Departamento de Farmacología Facultad de Medicina, University of Panama, Avenue Octavio Mendez Pereira, Panamá City 0801, Panamá
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- Departamento
de Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Área de Química Farmacéutica,
Facultad de Farmacia, CIETUS, IBSAL. Campus Miguel de Unamuno, University of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
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- Departamento
de Sistemas, Fundación General, University
of Salamanca, Fonseca
2, 37002 Salamanca, Spain
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- Departamento
de Sistemas, Fundación General, University
of Salamanca, Fonseca
2, 37002 Salamanca, Spain
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- Departamento
de Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Área de Química Farmacéutica,
Facultad de Farmacia, CIETUS, IBSAL. Campus Miguel de Unamuno, University of Salamanca, 37007 Salamanca, Spain
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- CIPFAR,
Departamento de Farmacología Facultad de Medicina, University of Panama, Avenue Octavio Mendez Pereira, Panamá City 0801, Panamá
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Toppo P, Kagatay LL, Gurung A, Singla P, Chakraborty R, Roy S, Mathur P. Endophytic fungi mediates production of bioactive secondary metabolites via modulation of genes involved in key metabolic pathways and their contribution in different biotechnological sector. 3 Biotech 2023; 13:191. [PMID: 37197561 PMCID: PMC10183385 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03605-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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Endophytic fungi stimulate the production of an enormous number of bioactive metabolites in medicinal plants and affect the different steps of biosynthetic pathways of these secondary metabolites. Endophytic fungi possess a number of biosynthetic gene clusters that possess genes for various enzymes, transcription factors, etc., in their genome responsible for the production of secondary metabolites. Additionally, endophytic fungi also modulate the expression of various genes responsible for the synthesis of key enzymes involved in metabolic pathways of such as HMGR, DXR, etc. involved in the production of a large number of phenolic compounds as well as regulate the expression of genes involved in the production of alkaloids and terpenoids in different plants. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of gene expression related to endophytes and their impact on metabolic pathways. Additionally, this review will emphasize the studies done to isolate these secondary metabolites from endophytic fungi in large quantities and assess their bioactivity. Due to ease in synthesis of secondary metabolites and their huge application in the medical industry, these bioactive metabolites are now being extracted from strains of these endophytic fungi commercially. Apart from their application in the pharmaceutical industry, most of these metabolites extracted from endophytic fungi also possess plant growth-promoting ability, bioremediation potential, novel bio control agents, sources of anti-oxidants, etc. The review will comprehensively shed a light on the biotechnological application of these fungal metabolites at the industrial level.
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- Prabha Toppo
- Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of North Bengal, Rajarammohunpur, Dist. Darjeeling, Siliguri, West Bengal India
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- Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of North Bengal, Rajarammohunpur, Dist. Darjeeling, Siliguri, West Bengal India
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- Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of North Bengal, Rajarammohunpur, Dist. Darjeeling, Siliguri, West Bengal India
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- Department of Botany, Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, Karnataka India
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- Department of Botany, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy Government College, Dist. Darjeeling, Siliguri, West Bengal India
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- Plant Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of North Bengal, Rajarammohunpur, Dist. Darjeeling, Siliguri, West Bengal India
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- Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of North Bengal, Rajarammohunpur, Dist. Darjeeling, Siliguri, West Bengal India
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Song LS, Huo J, Wan L, Pan L, Jiang N, Fu J, Wei S, He L. Differences and biocontrol potential of haustorial endophytic fungi from Taxillus Chinensis on different host plants. BMC Microbiol 2023; 23:128. [PMID: 37173641 PMCID: PMC10182615 DOI: 10.1186/s12866-023-02878-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To explore the community composition and diversity of the endophytic fungi in Taxillus chinensis, samples of the parasites growing on seven different hosts, Morus alba, Prunus salicina, Phellodendron chinense, Bauhinia purpurea, Dalbergia odorifera, Diospyros kaki and Dimocarpus longan, were isolated. The strains were identified by their morphological characteristics and their internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequences. RESULTS 150 different endophytic fungi were isolated from the haustorial roots of the seven hosts with a total isolation rate of 61.24%. These endophytic fungi were found to belong to 1 phylum, 2 classes, 7 orders, 9 families, 11 genera and 8 species. Among of them, Pestalotiopsis, Neopestalotiopsis and Diaporthe were the dominant genera, accounting for 26.67, 17.33 and 31.33% of the total number of strains, respectively. Diversity and similarity analyses showed that the endophytic fungi isolated from D. longan (H'=1.60) had the highest diversity index. The highest richness indexes were found in M. alba and D. odorifera (both 2.23). The evenness index of D. longan was the highest (0.82). The similarity coefficient of D. odorifera was the most similar to D. longan and M. alba (33.33%), while the similarity coefficient of P. chinense was the lowest (7.69%) with M. alba and D. odorifera. Nine strains showed antimicrobial activities. Among them, Pestalotiopsis sp., N. parvum and H. investiens showed significant antifungal activity against three fungal phytopathogens of medicinal plants. At the same time, the crude extracts from the metabolites of the three endophytic fungi had strong inhibitory effects on the three pathogens. Pestalotiopsis sp., N. parvum and H. investiens had the strongest inhibitory effects of S. cucurbitacearum, with inhibitory rates of 100%, 100% and 81.51%, respectively. In addition, N. parvum had a strong inhibitory effect on D. glomerata and C. cassicola, with inhibitory rates of 82.35% and 72.80%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS These results indicate that the species composition and diversity of endophytic fungi in the branches of T. chinensis were varied in the different hosts and showed good antimicrobial potential in the control of plant pathogens.
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- Li-Sha Song
- Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning, 530023, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory for High-Quality Formation and Utilization of Dao-di Herbs, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning, 530023, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory for High-Quality Formation and Utilization of Dao-di Herbs, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning, 530023, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory for High-Quality Formation and Utilization of Dao-di Herbs, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning, 530023, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory for High-Quality Formation and Utilization of Dao-di Herbs, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning, 530023, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory for High-Quality Formation and Utilization of Dao-di Herbs, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning, 530023, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory for High-Quality Formation and Utilization of Dao-di Herbs, Nanning, China
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- Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning, 530023, China.
- Guangxi Key Laboratory for High-Quality Formation and Utilization of Dao-di Herbs, Nanning, China.
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- Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning, 530023, China.
- Guangxi Key Laboratory for High-Quality Formation and Utilization of Dao-di Herbs, Nanning, China.
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Kutateladze AG, Bates RW, Elyashberg M, Williams CM. Structural Reassignment of Two Polyenol Natural Products. European J Org Chem 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.202201316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- School of Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology Nanyang Technological University 21 Nanyang Link Singapore 637371 Singapore
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- Advanced Chemistry Development Inc. (ACD/Labs) Toronto ON M5 C 1B5 Canada
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences University of Queensland Brisbane 4072 Queensland Australia
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Boat Bedine MA, Iacomi B, Tchameni SN, Sameza ML, Fekam FB. Harnessing the phosphate-solubilizing ability of Trichoderma strains to improve plant growth, phosphorus uptake and photosynthetic pigment contents in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). BIOCATALYSIS AND AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcab.2022.102510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Li X, Leng J, Yu L, Bai H, Li X, Wisniewski M, Liu J, Sui Y. Efficacy of the biocontrol agent Trichoderma hamatum against Lasiodiplodia theobromae on macadamia. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:994422. [PMID: 36118222 PMCID: PMC9470996 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.994422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Macadamia (Macadamia integrifolia) trees are an important source of revenue in rainforest ecosystems. Their nuts are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and monounsaturated oils. The fungus Lasiodiplodia theobromae, however, is a major disease problem, causing kernel rot and other disease symptoms. In the present study, a dual confrontation assay was used to evaluate the inhibitory effect of an endophytic strain of Trichoderma hamatum C9 from macadamia root against L. theobromae. Volatiles and cell-free culture filtrate of T. hamatum were also used to assess their antifungal activity against L. theobromae. Results suggested that T. hamatum exhibited a significant inhibitory effect against L. theobromae in vitro. Further results of a biocontrol assay indicated that a spray treatment of T. hamatum conidial suspension significantly decreased the size of lesions caused by artificially inoculated L. theobromae on macadamia leaves, as well as the disease index in young trees inoculated with L. theobromae, relative to sterile water controls. Collectively, our findings indicate that T. hamatum C9 represents a potential biocontrol agent that can be used to manage L. theobromae on macadamia.
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- Xiaojiao Li
- School of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, West Yunnan University, Lincang, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Economic Plant Biotechnology, College of Landscape Architecture and Life Science/Institute of Special Plants, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Yongchuan, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, West Yunnan University, Lincang, China
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- School of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, West Yunnan University, Lincang, China
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, United States
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Economic Plant Biotechnology, College of Landscape Architecture and Life Science/Institute of Special Plants, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Yongchuan, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Economic Plant Biotechnology, College of Landscape Architecture and Life Science/Institute of Special Plants, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Yongchuan, China
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