Antifungal properties of ethanolic extract and its active compounds from Calocedrus macrolepis var. formosana (Florin) heartwood

The ethanolic extract of Calocedrus macrolepis var. formosana heartwood was screened for antifungal compounds by agar dilution assay and liquid chromatography. Two compounds, beta-thujaplicin and gamma-thujaplicin, responsible for the antifungal property of C. macrolepis var. formosana heartwood were isolated by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and identified by 1H NMR and 13C NMR. The antifungal activities of these two compounds were further evaluated against total 15 fungi, including wood decay fungi, tree pathogenic fungi and molds. The hexane soluble fraction showed the strongest antifungal activities among all fractions. beta-Thujaplicin and gamma-thujaplicin exhibited not only very strong antifungal activity, but also broad antifungal spectrum. The MIC values of beta-thujaplicin and gamma-thujaplicin were in the range of 5.0-50.0 microg/ml. In addition, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was carried out to study the structural change of fungal hyphae induced by beta-thujaplicin. Strong cell wall shrinkage indicated the fungicidal effect could be attributed to the combined actions of metal chelating and cytoplasm leakage. It also suggests that the role of metal chelating is indispensable in the design of environmental-friendly fungicides.     

Novel terpenoids from Calocedrus macrolepis var. formosana

Calocetriol ( 1 ), diacetylcalocediol ( 2 ), and ferrugimenthenol ( 3 ) were isolated from the bark of Calocedrus macrolepis var. formosana. Among them, 1 and 2 are secoabietane‐type diterpenoids, and 3 , with a novel C₂₀ C₁₀ skeleton, is classified as a meroterpenoid. The structures of 1 – 3 were elucidated by spectroscopic analyses, and their biological activities were also evaluated. Compound 3 exhibited significant cytotoxic activity against human oral epidermoid carcinoma KB cells with an IC₅₀ value of 9.0±0.1 μM .     

Bioactivity assay of extracts from Calocedrus macrolepis var. formosana bark

Alcoholic extracts from bark of Calocedrus macrolepis var. formosana Florin (Cupressaceae) were extracted successively using n-hexane, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, 1-butanol and water, which gave 34.8%, 34.1%, 24.1%, 3.3% and 3.7% soluble fractions, respectively. Antioxidation activity of these fractions by DPPH assay and dissimilar IC50 values of the DPPH showed that ethyl acetate fraction had the best antioxidant activity; its IC50 was 2.6 microg/ml. Analyses of the composition and anti-inflammatory activity of the subfractions from n-C6H14 fraction showed that the T3 and H5ppt had the best anti-inflammatory activity in LPS-stimulated murine macrophage J774A. 1 cells, respectively; moreover, their major constituent was sugiol (T3 37.1%, H5ppt 81.1%), which at dosages of 10 microg/ml inhibited proIL-1beta protein production completely. Furthermore, the T1 also exhibited anti-inflammatory activity, and its major constituent was ferruginol (above 85.6%).     

Antifungal activity of herbal extracts against plant pathogenic fungi

The present study was designed to evaluate in vitro antifungal activity of herbal extracts against three plant pathogenic fungi (viz. Rhizopus stolonifer, Botrytis cinerea and Colletotrichum coccodes). Extracts of leaves and rinds of Garcinia indica, rhizomes of Curcuma aromatica, roots of Glycyrrhiza gahliae, leaves of Nyctanthes arbour-tristis and seeds of Vernonia anthelmintica were used for screening. Screening was done using poisoned food technique. Relatively potent extracts were shortlisted from this study and were further assayed to find out their minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC). From the above studies, it was observed that ethyl acetate extract of rhizomes of C. aromatica and unripe fruit rinds of G. indica have shown the lowest MFC values amongst the other tested plant extracts. This study indicates that the potential of these plant extracts in the management of diseases caused by plant pathogenic fungi.     

Antifungal activity of alkyl gallates against plant pathogenic fungi

The antifungal activity of alkyl gallates against plant pathogenic fungi was evaluated. All of the fungi tested in this study were susceptible to some alkyl gallates, and the effect of linear alkyl gallates against plant pathogenic fungi was similar to the previously reported effects against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. We found that branched alkyl gallates showed stronger activity than did linear alkyl gallates with similar log P values. In addition, the antifungal activity of alkyl gallates was correlated with gallate-induced inhibition of the activity of mitochondrial complex II. The antifungal activity of alkyl gallates likely originates, at least in part, from their ability to inhibit the membrane respiratory chain.     

Antifungal activity against plant pathogenic fungi of chaetoviridins isolated from Chaetomium globosum

The Chaetomium globosum strain F0142, which was isolated from barnyard grass, showed potent disease control efficacy against rice blast (Magnaporthe grisea) and wheat leaf rust (Puccinia recondita). Two antifungal substances were purified from broth from this organism and identified as chaetoviridins A and B. Chaetoviridin A exhibited higher antifungal activity than chaetoviridin B against plant pathogenic fungi both in vitro and in vivo. Treatment with chaetoviridin A at 62.5 microg/mL suppressed the development of rice blast and wheat leaf rust by over 80%. The molecule also exhibited moderate control of tomato late blight, resulting in 50% control following the application of 125 microg/mL chaetoviridin A.     

Antifungal activity of a novel compound from Burkholderia cepacia against plant pathogenic fungi

AIMS: To investigate antifungal activity of a novel compound (named as CF66I provisionally) against plant pathogenic fungi, mainly including Fusarium sp., Colletotrichum lindemuthianum, Rhizoctonia solani, etc. METHODS AND RESULTS: Minimal inhibition concentrations (MIC) and minimal fungicidal concentrations (MFC) of CF66I for each fungi were determined using serial broth dilution method. The data demonstrated MIC ranged from 2.5 to 20.0 microg ml(-1) and MFC were shown at levels of < or =7.5 microg ml(-1) except Fusarium sp. With reverse microscopy, profound morphological alterations of fungal cells were observed after exposure to CF66I. Conidiospores were completely inhibited, and protoplasm aggregated to form chalamydospores because of the changes of cell permeability. Some chalamydospores were broken, suggesting the compound probably possessed strong ability of damaging the cell wall. In addition, CF66I was investigated for its antifungal stability against Curvularia lunata. The results showed CF66I kept strong fungi-static activity over-wide pH range (pH 4-9) and temperature range (from -70 to 120 degrees C). CONCLUSIONS: The compound CF66I exhibited strong and stable broad-spectrum antifungal activity, and had a significant fungicidal effect on fungal cells. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: Results from prebiocontrol evaluations performed to date are probably useful in the search for alternative approaches to controlling serious plant pathogens.     

Antifungal activity of nanoemulsion from Cleome viscosa essential oil against food-borne pathogenic Candida albicans

Pathogenic and spoilage fungi cause enormous challenges to food related fatal infections. Plant essential oil based classical emulsions can functions as antifungal agents. To investigate the antifungal spectrum, that is the scope of the nanoemulsion composed of Cleome viscosa essential oil and Triton-x-100 fabricated by ultrasonication method. Minimum inhibitory and fungicidal concentration of essential oil nanoemulsion (EONE) was tested against food borne pathogenic C. albicans. The MIC and MFC values ranged from 16.5 to 33 µl/ml with significant reduction on biofilm of C. albicans isolates. The alteration of molecular fingerprints was confirmed by Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy and subsequent reduction of chitin levels in cell walls was noted by spectroscopic analysis. The EONE and their bioactive compounds cause collateral damage on C. albicans cells.     

Antifungal activity of phytochemicals from Eucalyptus hybrid leaves against some plant pathogenic and wood decay fungi

The in vitro fungitoxicity of the essential oil (EO), crude extracts, dried fractions and ursolic acid (UA) isolated from the abundantly available and underutilised leaves of Eucalyptus hybrid (Eucalyptus camaldulensis × Eucalyptus tereticornis) was assessed against three plant pathogenic fungi Aspergillus niger, Fusarium solani and Ganoderma lucidum causing pathogenesis in seeds, seedlings and trees, respectively, and Trametes versicolor and Pycnoporous sanguineus making wood to decay. The EO, methanol extract and UA demonstrated varied antifungal activity against all the fungi with minimum inhibitory concentrations ranging from 0.5 to 3.0%. The results of the study demonstrate a new chemical utilisation approach of the leaves of Eucalyptus hybrid towards the development of biofungicides in the management of above fungi of common occurrence in Indian forestry.     

山芝麻提取物对10种植物病原真菌的抑菌活性初探

该文采用菌丝生长速率法,研究了山芝麻根、茎和叶不同溶剂萃取物在1.5 mg·mL^-1浓度下对10种植物病原真菌菌丝生长的抑制活性,用孢子萌发法测试了山芝麻根石油醚相和乙酸乙酯相萃取物对香蕉炭疽病菌分生孢子萌发的抑制作用,用离体法测试了山芝麻根石油醚相和乙酸乙酯相萃取物对香蕉炭疽病的防治效果,并通过气相与质谱联用技术(Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer,GC-MS)分析了山芝麻根石油醚相和乙酸乙酯相萃取物的主要成分,测试了其中8种主要化合物对香蕉炭疽病菌菌丝生长的抑制活性。结果表明:山芝麻各部分萃取相对10种植物病原真菌菌丝生长均具有不同程度的抑制作用。其中:在1.5 mg·mL^-1浓度下,山芝麻根石油醚相和乙酸乙酯相萃取物对香蕉炭疽病菌菌丝生长的抑制率分别为87.00%和86.14%,其EC50分别为0.062 mg·mL^-1和0.052 mg·mL^-1;浓度在2、4、8 mg·mL^-1时,山芝麻根石油醚相和乙酸乙酯相萃取物对香蕉炭疽病菌分...     

Antifungal activity of some plant extracts on some pathogenic fungi

The inhibitory activity of five plant extracts viz. Artemisia absinthium L., Rumex obtusifolius L., Taraxacum officinale Weber ex Wiggers, Plantago lanceolata L. and Malva sylvestris L. were evaluated against the mycelial growth of three fungi Alternaria alternata (Fr.) Keissler, Penicillium expansum Link ex Thom. and Mucor piriformis Fisher that cause rot diseases in fruits and vegetables resulting in low yield and quality of fruits and vegetables. Results revealed that all the concentrations of plant extracts brought about significant inhibition in the mycelial growth of these pathogenic fungi. However, the highest concentration caused maximum inhibition in the mycelial growth followed by lower concentrations of plant extracts. The extract of A. absinthium leaves at highest concentration (S) proved highly effective in inhibiting the mycelial growth of all these pathogenic fungi followed by other plant extracts. These plants thus may have potential as the new natural fungicide for management of fungal rot diseases.     

Essential oil composition of Angelica archangelica L. (Apiaceae) roots and its antifungal activity against plant pathogenic fungi

This study reports the results of gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) analyses of the essential oil of Angelica archangelica L. (Apiaceae) roots, as well as its in vitro antifungal activity against 10 plant pathogenic fungi. Moreover, the essential oil was evaluated for its antifungal activity using the agar dilution method, and also minimum inhibitory concentrations and minimum fungicidal concentrations were determined. The major compounds identified by GC–MS were α-pinene (21.3%), δ-3-carene (16.5%), limonene (16.4%), and α-phellandrene (8.7%). The oil showed in vitro antifungal activity against some species of the Fusarium genus, Botrytis cinerea, and Alternaria solani. Our study indicates that the oil of A. archangelica could be used as a control agent for plant pathogenic fungi in natural formulations.     

独蒜兰提取物对植物病原真菌的抑菌活性

【目的】研究独蒜兰假鳞茎乙醇提取物对植物病原真菌的抑菌作用,为植物源杀菌剂的开发提供依据。【方法】采用菌丝生长速率法,研究独蒜兰假鳞茎乙醇提取物对15种植物病原菌的抑制活性;以西瓜尖孢镰刀菌作为供试菌,进一步研究该提取物对病原真菌的菌丝干重、细胞膜、过氧化氢酶（CAT）、过氧化物酶（POD）和超氧化物歧化酶（SOD）等的影响。【结果】独蒜兰假鳞茎提取物对辣椒疫霉病菌、西瓜尖孢镰刀菌、番茄灰霉病菌和非洲隐地疫霉菌的抑菌效果明显,其EC₅₀值分别为0.849、0.782、0.813和1.161 mg·mL^-1;经独蒜兰提取物处理后的西瓜尖孢镰刀菌菌丝干重随着药剂浓度的增加而减少;细胞膜丙二醛含量和相对电导率增加;菌丝体细胞内CAT、POD和SOD 3种保护酶活性增加。【结论】独蒜兰假鳞茎提取物对植物病原真菌具有较好的抑菌活性,其抑菌作用可能与其干扰菌丝生长、使菌丝细胞膜正常功能受损等有关。     

Antagonistic activity of Rhizobium spp. against beneficial and plant pathogenic fungi

Six different Rhizobium strains were tested for their antagonistic activities against 10 isolates of fungi. Their abilities to inhibit the growth of fungal isolates varied tremendously. Rhizobium legurninosnrum biovar phaseoli 6-3 showed the highest antagonistic activity which significantly reduced the mycelium dried weights of all the fungal isolates tested. This suggests that care should be taken when Rhizobium and fungal biocontrol agents are to be used together.     

The antimicrobial activity of essential oil from Dracocephalum foetidum against pathogenic microorganisms

A number of essential oils from Mongolian aromatic plants are claimed to have antimicrobial activities. The essential oil of Dracocephalum foetidum, a popular essential oil used in Mongolian traditional medicine, was examined for its antimicrobial activity. Eight human pathogenic microorganisms including B. subtilis, S. aureus, M. lutens, E. hirae, S. mutans, E. coli, C. albicans, and S. cerevisiae were examined. The essential oil of Dracocephalum foetidum exhibited strong antimicrobial activity against most of the pathogenic bacteria and yeast strains that were tested; by both the agar diffusion method and the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) assay (MIC range was 26-2592 microg/ml). Interestingly, Dracocephalum foetidum even showed antimicrobial activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains. We also analyzed the chemical composition of the oil by GC-MS and identified several major components, including n-Mentha-1,8-dien-10-al, limonene, geranial, and neral.     

Antifungal activity of four weedy plant extracts against selected mycotoxigenic fungi

Aims: To investigate the antifungal activity of aqueous and organic extracts of four weedy plant species viz. Tagetes minuta, Lippia javanica, Amaranthus spinosus and Vigna unguiculata against isolates of four agriculturally important fungi, i.e. Fusarium verticillioides, F. proliferatum, Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus. Methods and Results: Dried powdered aerial parts of the plants were extracted sequentially with hexane, dichloromethane, methanol and water and tested for activity using a serial microdilution assay. Results were read every day over 120 h. All extracts except for the water extracts showed growth inhibitory activity against most isolates of the Fusarium spp. The most active were the methanol and hexane extracts of V. unguiculata and A. spinosus with minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of <0·5 mg ml^?1 after 48 h against Fusarium spp. No inhibition of the Aspergillus spp. tested was observed, but conidium formation was stimulated on plates treated with plant extracts when visually compared to the growth controls. Conclusions: The results obtained from this study indicated that chemical constituents from these plant species may be developed as potential agrochemical fungicides. Significance and Impact of the Research: Food and feed are subject to infection by a variety of micro‐organisms that can induce spoilage and/or produce metabolites that are toxic to humans and animals. Extracts of V. unguiculata and A. spinosus were most active and maybe developed into environmentally friendly fungicides, which are affordable to rural farmers in developing countries.     

链霉菌KIB-H1556次级代谢产物抗植物真菌活性研究

对曼陀罗(Datura stramonium L.)根际链霉菌Streptomyces sp.KIB-H1556的次级代谢产物进行研究,利用硅胶柱色谱、凝胶柱色谱和半制备HPLC等分离手段对其发酵产物进行分离纯化,采用MS和NMR等波谱学手段并结合文献数据鉴定了3个单体化合物的结构,分别为:Bafilomycin D(1)、Bafilomycin B1(2)和Bafilomycin B2(3)。初步抗植物病原真菌活性筛选发现化合物2和3具有广谱抗真菌活性,尤其对玉米病原真菌的抑制活性显著,可作为玉米病原真菌病害的潜在生物防治剂。     

Screening the antifungal activity of essential oils against decay fungi from palmyrah leaf handicrafts

Background

The whitish tender leaves of Palmyrah are used for making handicrafts. The problem with these articles is discolouration with time and become more brittle due to fungal attack. This could be prevented by some protective coating. Instead of expensive and harmful chemicals we decided to test natural plant essential oils to control fungal attack. Palmyrah leaf article decay fungi were isolated from two different sites of Jaffna peninsula. In this investigation Antifungal Activity of different plant essential oils from neem (Azadirachta indica), castor (Ricinus communis), citronella (Cymbopogon sp) and camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) obtained from local market have been evaluated against isolated fungi. For screening of Antifungal activity, tests and controls were set to determine minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and Percentage of Growth Inhibition.

Results

Morphologically three different types of Palmyrah leaf decay fungi were isolated and characterized as Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus and Penicillium sp. Neem and castor oils have recorded no significant (0.05 > P) antifungal activity while citronella and camphor oils showed significantly different antifungal activity compared with control. Camphor oil and Citronella oil showed 100, 58.13% of average growth inhibition for A. niger. 96.38, 51.32% for A.flavus and 84.99, 72.76% for Penicillium sp respectively. Camphor oil showed highest percentage of growth inhibition at lowest minimum inhibitory concentration compared with citronella oil. Camphor oil was found to be highly antifungal and most effective against A niger, and A. flavus, compared with Penicillium sp and gave 100 percentage of growth inhibitions at 5, 1 and 15 ml/dl minimum inhibitory concentration respectively.

Conclusion

Significantly higher broad-spectrum of antifungal activity was observed in camphor oil than other tested oils because it showed highest percentage of growth inhibition at lowest inhibitory concentration. Therefore it could be used for the development of new environmental friendly antifungal agent for the preservation of leafy handicrafts. Further formulation, field experiments are necessary to achieve this target.