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ArticleBMC microbiology2019

Molecular identification and antibacterial properties of an ericoid associated mycorrhizal fungus.

O R Adeoyo, B I Pletschke, J F Dames

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Article in BMC microbiology, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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O R AdeoyoDepartment of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, 6140, South Africa.
B I PletschkeDepartment of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, 6140, South Africa.
J F DamesDepartment of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, 6140, South Africa. J.dames@ru.ac.za.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe quest for novel sources of antibacterial compounds have necessitated the inclusion of ericoid mycorrhizal fungi (ERM) commonly found within the root of ericaceous plants. Agar-well diffusion method was used to detect antibacterial activity and was followed by the microbroth diffusion method [minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC)].

resultsThe results of the phytochemical screening indicated that only alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, saponins, cardiac glycosides and terpenoids were present, while steroids and tannins were absent. The MIC of the extracts ranged between 2 and 16 mg/mL, and the lowest MIC was obtained with Staphylococcus aureus. Also, the result of the MBC study indicated that the fungal extract was most active at concentrations of 2 and 4 mg/mL against Bacillus subtilis and S. aureus, respectively.

conclusionsThis bioassay showed, for the first time, antibacterial activity of L. incrustata against some bacterial species. Subsequently, ERM fungi should be given attention when searching for antimicrobial agents because they could provide a solution to solve problems associated with conventional disease treatments (i.e. pathogenic microorganisms resistance).

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsBacteriaElectron Transport Complex IVEricaceaeGenes, FungalMicrobial Sensitivity TestsMitosporic FungiMycorrhizaePhylogenyRNA, Ribosomal, 18SStaphylococcus aureusAnti-Bacterial AgentsElectron Transport Complex IVRNA, Ribosomal, 18SAntibacterial propertiesEricoid mycorrhizal fungusMolecular identification

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