Abstract on the research into the assimilation and accumulation of phosphite in A. stolonifera and the in vitro effect phosphite has on the mycelial growth of M. nivale
Effects of β-cyclodextrin on in vitro rooting and bulbing of lilium (Lilium l...Premier Publishers
The auxins liability often limits expected effects on in vitro culture of plant tissues. In this regard, β-cyclodextrine was used as protective substance to auxins in order to improve rooting and in vitro bulbing of lily (Lilium longiflorum L.). This oligosaccharide was added at a concentration of 10, 20 and 30 mg/l to the rooting medium containing mineral and vitamin additives of Murashige and Skoog (MS), 1.5 mg/l of indole-3-butyric acid (IBA), 30 g/l of sucrose and 6 g/l of agar. After 30 days of culture, in order to enhance in vitro bulbe formation, a liquid medium supplemented with 6-benzylaminopuine (BAP) was added to form a double phase (solid / liquid) media. The results obtained showed that β-cyclodextrin improves the rooting of lily in vitro shoots. Indeed, the average number of roots increases from 5.64 to 7.20 roots per vitro-plant in the medium supplemented with β-cyclodextrin and root length increased from 1.72 to 2.2 cm compared to control.
Plant phenolics in animal health and methane mitigation. avijit deyAvijit Dey
Phenolics are ubiquitous in all plant organs and integral part of animal and human foods. Phenolic acids, flavanoids and tannins are the most common phenolic compounds. Fruits and vegetables are rich source of polyphenols for humans. Whereas, tree leaves in tropical countries are potential sources phenolic compounds for animals. Researchers have become more interested in polyphenols due to their potent antioxidant properties and credible effects in the prevention of cardiovascular, neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Condensed tannins (CT) and flavanoids have the ability to modify the rumen fermentation towards reduced methanogenesis by altering rumen microbial community and their supplementation reduces nitrogen excretion in ruminants by improving its utilization efficiency. Improvement in feed intake, growth rate, wool production, reproduction and milk production in ruminants fed CT containing diets were observed in a dose dependent manner. In ruminants, most proteins are rapidly solubilised and release 56- 65% N in the rumen during mastication; consequently large losses of N (25-35%) occur as ammonia absorbed from rumen. CT from tree leaves could be used as organic protectant of proteins to improve protein utilization by ruminants and reduce environmental pollution by minimising N losses through urine. Supplementation of CT through leaves of Artocarpus heterophyllus, Ficus infectoria, Ficus bengalensis and Ficus glomerata at 1.5- 2.0% levels was observed to reduce the rumen degradability of groundnut cake to 60-75 per cent from the normal value of 92 per cent. Controlling gastro-intestinal parasites by supplementation of CT through F. infectoria, Psidium guajava and Ficus bengalensis was effective to ameliorate drug resistance. Feeding study to lambs and crossbred cows with supplementation of CT (1.5%) either through F. Infectoria and F. bengalensis leaves was found to increase feed efficiency, growth rate, milk yield, fat yield, antioxidant status and immunity of animals. Flavanoids and tannin-rich feeds could reduce or inhibit rumen biohydrogenation of vaccenic acid to stearic acid, resulting in the accumulation of conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) in milk and meat which has hypolipidaemic and anti carcinogenic effects in humans. Judicious application of plant phenolics could improve overall health and production performance of animals.
Research topic was come from successful inactivation of some plant viruses by gamma irradiation like Citrus tristeza virus, Necrotic ring spot virus and Prune dwarf virus. Gamma irradiation has been also used to sterilize agricultural products in order to increase their conservation time or to reduce pathogen when being traded from a country to another. Gamma radiation is high-energy radiation emitted from certain radioactive isotopes as cobalt 60, these isotopes are potential sources of gamma radiation. Therefore, this research was conducted to find out the inactivation possibility of Hibiscus witches' broom (HibWB)-phytoplasma using gamma irradiation through tissue culture technique with clarify their effect on in vitro growth and survival rate.
Stephen A. Boyd, University Distinguished Professor, Crop and Soil Sciences; Hui Li, associate professor, Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences; Brian J. Teppen, professor, Crop and Soil Sciences; Wei Zhang, assistant professor, Plant Soil and Microbial Sciences;
Effects of β-cyclodextrin on in vitro rooting and bulbing of lilium (Lilium l...Premier Publishers
The auxins liability often limits expected effects on in vitro culture of plant tissues. In this regard, β-cyclodextrine was used as protective substance to auxins in order to improve rooting and in vitro bulbing of lily (Lilium longiflorum L.). This oligosaccharide was added at a concentration of 10, 20 and 30 mg/l to the rooting medium containing mineral and vitamin additives of Murashige and Skoog (MS), 1.5 mg/l of indole-3-butyric acid (IBA), 30 g/l of sucrose and 6 g/l of agar. After 30 days of culture, in order to enhance in vitro bulbe formation, a liquid medium supplemented with 6-benzylaminopuine (BAP) was added to form a double phase (solid / liquid) media. The results obtained showed that β-cyclodextrin improves the rooting of lily in vitro shoots. Indeed, the average number of roots increases from 5.64 to 7.20 roots per vitro-plant in the medium supplemented with β-cyclodextrin and root length increased from 1.72 to 2.2 cm compared to control.
Plant phenolics in animal health and methane mitigation. avijit deyAvijit Dey
Phenolics are ubiquitous in all plant organs and integral part of animal and human foods. Phenolic acids, flavanoids and tannins are the most common phenolic compounds. Fruits and vegetables are rich source of polyphenols for humans. Whereas, tree leaves in tropical countries are potential sources phenolic compounds for animals. Researchers have become more interested in polyphenols due to their potent antioxidant properties and credible effects in the prevention of cardiovascular, neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Condensed tannins (CT) and flavanoids have the ability to modify the rumen fermentation towards reduced methanogenesis by altering rumen microbial community and their supplementation reduces nitrogen excretion in ruminants by improving its utilization efficiency. Improvement in feed intake, growth rate, wool production, reproduction and milk production in ruminants fed CT containing diets were observed in a dose dependent manner. In ruminants, most proteins are rapidly solubilised and release 56- 65% N in the rumen during mastication; consequently large losses of N (25-35%) occur as ammonia absorbed from rumen. CT from tree leaves could be used as organic protectant of proteins to improve protein utilization by ruminants and reduce environmental pollution by minimising N losses through urine. Supplementation of CT through leaves of Artocarpus heterophyllus, Ficus infectoria, Ficus bengalensis and Ficus glomerata at 1.5- 2.0% levels was observed to reduce the rumen degradability of groundnut cake to 60-75 per cent from the normal value of 92 per cent. Controlling gastro-intestinal parasites by supplementation of CT through F. infectoria, Psidium guajava and Ficus bengalensis was effective to ameliorate drug resistance. Feeding study to lambs and crossbred cows with supplementation of CT (1.5%) either through F. Infectoria and F. bengalensis leaves was found to increase feed efficiency, growth rate, milk yield, fat yield, antioxidant status and immunity of animals. Flavanoids and tannin-rich feeds could reduce or inhibit rumen biohydrogenation of vaccenic acid to stearic acid, resulting in the accumulation of conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) in milk and meat which has hypolipidaemic and anti carcinogenic effects in humans. Judicious application of plant phenolics could improve overall health and production performance of animals.
Research topic was come from successful inactivation of some plant viruses by gamma irradiation like Citrus tristeza virus, Necrotic ring spot virus and Prune dwarf virus. Gamma irradiation has been also used to sterilize agricultural products in order to increase their conservation time or to reduce pathogen when being traded from a country to another. Gamma radiation is high-energy radiation emitted from certain radioactive isotopes as cobalt 60, these isotopes are potential sources of gamma radiation. Therefore, this research was conducted to find out the inactivation possibility of Hibiscus witches' broom (HibWB)-phytoplasma using gamma irradiation through tissue culture technique with clarify their effect on in vitro growth and survival rate.
Stephen A. Boyd, University Distinguished Professor, Crop and Soil Sciences; Hui Li, associate professor, Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences; Brian J. Teppen, professor, Crop and Soil Sciences; Wei Zhang, assistant professor, Plant Soil and Microbial Sciences;
This poster was presented at the 2015 Georgia Bio Conference in Atlanta, GA.
Abstract:
Alarming trends in the spread of antibiotic resistance among top pathogens, including Staphylococcus aureus, have pushed mankind toward what has been coined as the “post-antibiotic era.” Therefore, an indirect attack on bacteria through interfering with their means of communication, quorum sensing, is proposed. An underappreciated source for modern anti-infectives is natural products from terrestrial plants. A rich history of medical traditions developed under the influence of diverse cultures in the Mediterranean and many of these are still practiced by local people. Investigation of botanical folk medicines used in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections identified Castanea sativa (European Chestnut) for its potential antibacterial activity.
This work demonstrates the quorum sensing inhibitory activity of oleanene and ursene derivatives from a C. sativa leaf extract against all S. aureus accessory gene regulator (agr) alleles. Multiple layers of evidence for agr blocking activity (IC50 1.56-25 µg mL-1) are reported: toxin outputs, reporter assays, hemolytic activity, cytotoxicity studies, and an in vivo abscess model. The C. sativa extract is neither cytotoxic to human keratinocytes, nor murine skin; it neither inhibits S. aureus growth, nor skin commensal growth. Serial passaging experiments with the extract did not result in the development of resistance. In conclusion, the disruption of quorum sensing in the absence of growth inhibition demonstrated by this natural product derived non-biocidal inhibitor of virulence shows potential for future antibiotic therapies.
Antimicrobial Activity of Bauhinia Purpurea (L) by Minimum Inhibitory Concent...IOSRJPBS
MIC methods are widely used in the comparative testing of new agents, or when a more accurate result is required for clinical management. As there are no CLSI (formerly NCCLS) recommendations for the determination of MICs of varies bio-compounds against gram positive and gram negative organisms. The minimum inhibitory concentration is the lowest concentration (in μg/ml) of an antibiotic that inhibits the growth of a given strain of bacteria. In Diagnostic laboratories these MIC’S are used to confirm resistance and also most often used to determine antimicrobial invitro activity. In the present MIC method, one can get the information about Antibiotic agent, preparation of stock solutions, media and inoculation, conditions of incubation, ultimately reading and interpretation of results. The present study is focused to evaluate antibacterial activities of ethanolic extract and purified fractions of Bauhinia purpurea using a gram-positive and a gram-negative organisms Staphylococcus aureus , Klebsiella, E.coli and enterococcus
Effect of plant growth promoting rhizobacterial (PGPR) inoculation on growth ...IJEAB
Plant Growth promoting rhizobacteria are a heterogeneous group of bacteria that can be found in the rhizosphere, at root surfaces and in association with roots. They benefit plants through Production of plant hormones, such as auxins, asymbiotic N2 fixation, solubilization of mineral phosphates, antagonism against phytopathogenic microorganisms by production of antibiotics, siderophroes, Chitinase and other nutrients ability to effectively colonize roots are responsible for plant growth promotion. An experiment was conducted in the field of National Institute of Agronomic Research of Meknes. Morocco. The experiment was a completely randomized design with six replicates. There were four treatments viz. T1: (control; N0 -PGPR), T2: (N0 +2027-2), T3: (N0 +2066-7) and T4: (N0+2025-1). The results indicated that a remarkable increase in root growth, namely length, the diameter of the rod and the total chlorophyll. A total of three different bacteria colonies were isolated and proceed with in vitro screening for plant growth promoting activities; phosphate solubilization, nitrogen fixation, indole acetic acid (IAA), ammonia production and antimicrobial enzymes (cellulose, chitinase and protease) activity. Among the three bacterial strains, all bacterial strains are able to produce ammonia, IAA production and nitrogen fixation activity, one strain phosphate solubilizing activity, two strain are able to produce cellulase syntheses, Protease activity and Chitinase activity.
Antibacterial activity on leaf extracts of Syzgium jambalonamSriramNagarajan15
The purpose of this investigation was to extract the bioactive agents from the Methanol, Acetone extracts were examined for their activities against pathogenic microorganism (Proteus vulgaris, Staphyloccus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and E.coli). The most of the incidence of infections caused by pathogenic microorganism in our routine life and the importance of using novel synergistic drug has become important. In the present study enhanced inhibitory effects were achieved by employing solvent extracts of Syzgium jambalonam. These MIC were compared with well known antibacterial plant of Neem extract (Biological source-Azadirachta indica, Family-Meliaceae).
SYNERGISTIC ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF PHYTOESTROGENS IN CRUDE EXTRACTS OF T...lukeman Joseph Ade shittu
Intensive studies on extracts and biologically active compounds isolated from medicinal plants have doubled in the last decade worldwide. However, as a result of paucity of knowledge and folkloric claim on the effectiveness of sesame leaves in infectious disease treatments, we aimed to determine the synergistic antimicrobial activity of essential oils and lignans present in the crude leaves extracts of Sesame radiatum and Sesame indicum. Ethanolic, methanolic and aqueous extracts of both leaves were studied for their in-vitro synergistic antimicrobial activity against both Gram positive and Gram negative micro-organisms, and Yeast using Agar diffusion method. The GC-MS phytochemical screening of methanolic extract showed that the major compounds in essential oils are of carboxylic acids and phenolic groups especially, the most potent antioxidants known to man like sesamol, sesamolin and sesamin among others. Methanolic and ethanolic extracts have broad spectrum antimicrobial effect against all the tested pathogenic micro-organisms except Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus respectively, while the aqueous extract exhibited inhibitory activity on Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Candida albicans. The result confirmed the folkloric claims of the antimicrobial effectiveness of locally consumed sesame leaves extracts especially against bacterial and common skin infection in many areas of Nigeria .
Clinical use of botulinum toxins in oral and maxillofacial surgeryDrKamini Dadsena
Purified botulinum toxin (BTX) was the first bacterial toxin used as a medicine. Since its introduction into clinical use, over 30 years ago, it has become a versatile drug in various fields of medicine.
Its mechanism of inhibiting acetylcholine release at neuromuscular junctions following local injection is unique for the treatment of facial wrinkles.
Other dose-dependent anti-neuroinflammatory effects and vascular modulating properties have extended its spectrum of applications.
Potentials of Compost Tea of Certain Botanicals for Minimizing Root- Knot and...Premier Publishers
Two greenhouse experiments were conducted on eggplant to assess the impact of compost tea derived from plant residues namely rice hull (RHC), rice straw (RSC), tomato (TC), potato (PC), citrus (CC), and guava(GC) as well as city waste (CWC) compost on eggplant biomass and reproduction of Meloidogyne incognita and Rotylenchulus reniformis. Screened composts were introduced to plants as drenching application. Results indicated that percentage of increase in total plant fresh weight of eggplant infected with such nematodeswere more pronounced (P<0.05) with compost teas of RSW. Drenching the soil with RHC (Rf=0.7) and PC (Rf=0.9) were also effective in suppressing densities of M. incognita as well as number of galls, and eggs/ root. However, population densities and fecundity of R. reniformis were significantly reduced following the introduction of GC. Only, total phenol showed remarkable increment in plants treated with PC, GC and RSC compared to untreated inoculated plants.
This poster was presented at the 2015 Georgia Bio Conference in Atlanta, GA.
Abstract:
Alarming trends in the spread of antibiotic resistance among top pathogens, including Staphylococcus aureus, have pushed mankind toward what has been coined as the “post-antibiotic era.” Therefore, an indirect attack on bacteria through interfering with their means of communication, quorum sensing, is proposed. An underappreciated source for modern anti-infectives is natural products from terrestrial plants. A rich history of medical traditions developed under the influence of diverse cultures in the Mediterranean and many of these are still practiced by local people. Investigation of botanical folk medicines used in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections identified Castanea sativa (European Chestnut) for its potential antibacterial activity.
This work demonstrates the quorum sensing inhibitory activity of oleanene and ursene derivatives from a C. sativa leaf extract against all S. aureus accessory gene regulator (agr) alleles. Multiple layers of evidence for agr blocking activity (IC50 1.56-25 µg mL-1) are reported: toxin outputs, reporter assays, hemolytic activity, cytotoxicity studies, and an in vivo abscess model. The C. sativa extract is neither cytotoxic to human keratinocytes, nor murine skin; it neither inhibits S. aureus growth, nor skin commensal growth. Serial passaging experiments with the extract did not result in the development of resistance. In conclusion, the disruption of quorum sensing in the absence of growth inhibition demonstrated by this natural product derived non-biocidal inhibitor of virulence shows potential for future antibiotic therapies.
Antimicrobial Activity of Bauhinia Purpurea (L) by Minimum Inhibitory Concent...IOSRJPBS
MIC methods are widely used in the comparative testing of new agents, or when a more accurate result is required for clinical management. As there are no CLSI (formerly NCCLS) recommendations for the determination of MICs of varies bio-compounds against gram positive and gram negative organisms. The minimum inhibitory concentration is the lowest concentration (in μg/ml) of an antibiotic that inhibits the growth of a given strain of bacteria. In Diagnostic laboratories these MIC’S are used to confirm resistance and also most often used to determine antimicrobial invitro activity. In the present MIC method, one can get the information about Antibiotic agent, preparation of stock solutions, media and inoculation, conditions of incubation, ultimately reading and interpretation of results. The present study is focused to evaluate antibacterial activities of ethanolic extract and purified fractions of Bauhinia purpurea using a gram-positive and a gram-negative organisms Staphylococcus aureus , Klebsiella, E.coli and enterococcus
Effect of plant growth promoting rhizobacterial (PGPR) inoculation on growth ...IJEAB
Plant Growth promoting rhizobacteria are a heterogeneous group of bacteria that can be found in the rhizosphere, at root surfaces and in association with roots. They benefit plants through Production of plant hormones, such as auxins, asymbiotic N2 fixation, solubilization of mineral phosphates, antagonism against phytopathogenic microorganisms by production of antibiotics, siderophroes, Chitinase and other nutrients ability to effectively colonize roots are responsible for plant growth promotion. An experiment was conducted in the field of National Institute of Agronomic Research of Meknes. Morocco. The experiment was a completely randomized design with six replicates. There were four treatments viz. T1: (control; N0 -PGPR), T2: (N0 +2027-2), T3: (N0 +2066-7) and T4: (N0+2025-1). The results indicated that a remarkable increase in root growth, namely length, the diameter of the rod and the total chlorophyll. A total of three different bacteria colonies were isolated and proceed with in vitro screening for plant growth promoting activities; phosphate solubilization, nitrogen fixation, indole acetic acid (IAA), ammonia production and antimicrobial enzymes (cellulose, chitinase and protease) activity. Among the three bacterial strains, all bacterial strains are able to produce ammonia, IAA production and nitrogen fixation activity, one strain phosphate solubilizing activity, two strain are able to produce cellulase syntheses, Protease activity and Chitinase activity.
Antibacterial activity on leaf extracts of Syzgium jambalonamSriramNagarajan15
The purpose of this investigation was to extract the bioactive agents from the Methanol, Acetone extracts were examined for their activities against pathogenic microorganism (Proteus vulgaris, Staphyloccus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and E.coli). The most of the incidence of infections caused by pathogenic microorganism in our routine life and the importance of using novel synergistic drug has become important. In the present study enhanced inhibitory effects were achieved by employing solvent extracts of Syzgium jambalonam. These MIC were compared with well known antibacterial plant of Neem extract (Biological source-Azadirachta indica, Family-Meliaceae).
SYNERGISTIC ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF PHYTOESTROGENS IN CRUDE EXTRACTS OF T...lukeman Joseph Ade shittu
Intensive studies on extracts and biologically active compounds isolated from medicinal plants have doubled in the last decade worldwide. However, as a result of paucity of knowledge and folkloric claim on the effectiveness of sesame leaves in infectious disease treatments, we aimed to determine the synergistic antimicrobial activity of essential oils and lignans present in the crude leaves extracts of Sesame radiatum and Sesame indicum. Ethanolic, methanolic and aqueous extracts of both leaves were studied for their in-vitro synergistic antimicrobial activity against both Gram positive and Gram negative micro-organisms, and Yeast using Agar diffusion method. The GC-MS phytochemical screening of methanolic extract showed that the major compounds in essential oils are of carboxylic acids and phenolic groups especially, the most potent antioxidants known to man like sesamol, sesamolin and sesamin among others. Methanolic and ethanolic extracts have broad spectrum antimicrobial effect against all the tested pathogenic micro-organisms except Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus respectively, while the aqueous extract exhibited inhibitory activity on Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Candida albicans. The result confirmed the folkloric claims of the antimicrobial effectiveness of locally consumed sesame leaves extracts especially against bacterial and common skin infection in many areas of Nigeria .
Clinical use of botulinum toxins in oral and maxillofacial surgeryDrKamini Dadsena
Purified botulinum toxin (BTX) was the first bacterial toxin used as a medicine. Since its introduction into clinical use, over 30 years ago, it has become a versatile drug in various fields of medicine.
Its mechanism of inhibiting acetylcholine release at neuromuscular junctions following local injection is unique for the treatment of facial wrinkles.
Other dose-dependent anti-neuroinflammatory effects and vascular modulating properties have extended its spectrum of applications.
Potentials of Compost Tea of Certain Botanicals for Minimizing Root- Knot and...Premier Publishers
Two greenhouse experiments were conducted on eggplant to assess the impact of compost tea derived from plant residues namely rice hull (RHC), rice straw (RSC), tomato (TC), potato (PC), citrus (CC), and guava(GC) as well as city waste (CWC) compost on eggplant biomass and reproduction of Meloidogyne incognita and Rotylenchulus reniformis. Screened composts were introduced to plants as drenching application. Results indicated that percentage of increase in total plant fresh weight of eggplant infected with such nematodeswere more pronounced (P<0.05) with compost teas of RSW. Drenching the soil with RHC (Rf=0.7) and PC (Rf=0.9) were also effective in suppressing densities of M. incognita as well as number of galls, and eggs/ root. However, population densities and fecundity of R. reniformis were significantly reduced following the introduction of GC. Only, total phenol showed remarkable increment in plants treated with PC, GC and RSC compared to untreated inoculated plants.
The Role of Cell Wall-Degrading Enzymes in the Development of Anthracnose Dis...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
— The ability of Colletotrichumtruncatum CP2 in producing pectinolytic and cellulolytic enzymes was evaluated by shake flask fermentations. The results of enzymatic activity experiment indicated that PG was the first cell wall-degrading enzymes detected and the activities obtained were higher (0.24±0.10 U/mL) than other enzymes, which appeared later and in lower amount. After the cell wall was degraded by the action of PG, further degradation of the cell wall was affected by pectin methylesterases, pectin lyase, pectate lyase and cellulases. The disparity in enzymatic activity at different intervals may suggest their specific role for pathogenesis at proper timings.
In vitro callus induction of Melothria purpusilla, a traditional medicinal pl...IJERA Editor
Melothria purpusilla, a member of Cucurbitaceae, is an endemic species found in North-Eastern part of India.
The plant is used traditionally by the people of Manipur in the treatment of jaundice and its roots in fever and
diarrhoea. Tissue culture of medicinal plants was performed as a measure for the conservation of endangered
medicinal plants, Melothria perpusilla. Morphogenetic changes were observed in Melothria perpusilla
explants in the MS medium supplemented with different concentrations of PGRs. Different colours of callus
formation were observed in MS supplemented with BAP, kinetin and IBA. The best callus induction was
observed with MS media supplemented with combination of 1BAP mg/l + 1 IBA mg/l and combination of
1Kinetin mg/l + 1 IBA mg/l.
ABSTRACT- The present study describes the hormonal regulation on morphogenesis in vitro in nodal segments of T. indica. The nodal explants, sterilized with 0.1% HgCl2, were cultured on Murashige and Skoog Medium enriched with various combinations and concentrations of plant hormones auxin and cytokinin to study the hormonal regulation on morphogenesis in vitro in T. indica. BAP at high concentration could not evoke any morphogenetic response in nodal explants. Calli formation at the basal part of nodal explants were noted on medium containing BAP (0.1 mg/L) and 2,4-D (5.0 mg/L). 0.1 mg/L BAP was found most effective in the shoot development of the T. indica. Rhizogenesis was observed on half-strength MS medium supplemented with 1.0 mg/l IAA and 0.1 mg/l NAA. The study may also be used mass-propagation and conservation of this medicinal plant species.
Key-words- Plant growth regulators, Morphogenesis in vitro, Tylophora indica, Rhizogenesis
Abstract— Coccidiosis swine causes high economic loss, and its prophylaxis is usually performed by the use of chemical drugs. However, these chemical drugs are not allowed in agroecological, organic or biological dynamic systems of production. Additionally, there are concerns about pharmacological resistance and contamination by the presence of chemical residues in the environment and at the food of animal origin. The objective of this study was to evaluate the weight gain and the prevalence of coccidia in piglets submitted to the following treatments: alcoholic extract of propolis 30% (AEP), chemical treatment toltrazuril (CTT), negative control with grain alcohol (NCA) and negative control without treatment (NCT). By means of the individual weights and the number of coccidia at the faeces, it was monitored 216 piglets from commercial farms. Under the conditions of this study none therapeutic intervention provided benefits for weight gain and prevalence of coccidia. Thus, by making it possible the minimization of chemical drug use, these results allow us to suggest the laboratory periodic monitoring as a prophylactic control method for swine coccidiosis.
Growth Pattern, Molecular Identification and Bio molecules Analysis of FOMITO...journal ijrtem
Abstract : Fomitopsis feei, a brown rot fungus is identified tentatively using morphological characteristics and confirmed phylogenetically by 28S rDNA analysis and sequence was submitted in EMBL Nucleotide Sequence Database. Its growth pattern was studied on eight different solid media and found to be good on Malt extract agar medium. Biomolecules such as proteins and lipid were screened qualitatively and estimated quantitatively. Aminoacid analysis by chromatography and fatty acid analysis by FAME were also done and revealed that tryptophan (20.53%), valine (20.51%) and cis-linoleic acid (43.38%) and palmetic acid (17.88%) were in high percentage.
Key words : Fomitopsis feei, growth, molecular identification and biomolecules
Seasonal variation of some bioactive compounds and Physiological Characterist...USUKHJARGAL DALAIKHU
We determined the phenolic and total flavonoid contents and some physiological characteristics (water potential, chlorophyll fluorescence, chlorophyll index) of Paeonia lactiflora Pall., growing in the Botanical Garden, Mongolian Academy of Sciences. Cultivated plants were harvested at the beginning of vegetation (May), flowering (June), seed formation (July), seed dispersal (August) and end of vegetation season (September).
Evaluation mutagenic potential of pesticides through bioassays with Allium cepaPremier Publishers
The evaluation mutagenic potential of pesticides most used in southeastern Brazil, through bioassays with Allium cepa, it was an important study to understand harmful action of two classes of pesticides widely used in Brazil. The effects significant of cytotoxic and genotoxic in Allium cepa were evaluated in the following concentrations: 10 μL/mL, 25 μL/mL and 50 μL/mL, for Pyraclostrobin and Iminoctadine being in all cases compared to the negative and positive controls. With the results obtained it was possible to verify that the two pesticides have the ability to promote genetic changes. This study is a consequence of numerous complaints about harmful effects these substance, since small changes in DNA can cause irreversible problems the human health.
Assimilation Of Phosphite By A. Stolonifera L. And Its In Vitro Effect On Microdochium Nivale
1. Assimilation of Phosphite by Agrostis stolonifera L. and its In Vitro Effect on
Microdochium nivale
J.J. Dempsey, I.D. Wilson, P.T.N Spencer-Phillips, and D.L. Arnold
Centre for Research in Biosciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, BS16 1QY.
Keywords: Agrostis stolonifera, High Performance Ion Chromatography, in vitro, mycelium.
Introduction
Microdochium nivale (Fr.) Samuels and Hallett, (teleomorph Monographella nivalis (Schafnitt) is
a major pathogen of cool-season turfgrasses (Vargas, 2005).The search for new or improved means to
reduce susceptibility to M. nivale is an ongoing target for turfgrass research. One possible means is the
use of phosphite (PO33-, Phi) which is derived from phosphorous acid (H3PO3) and commonly modified
with potassium hydroxide (KOH), forming KH2PO3 or K2HPO3 (potassium phosphite)(Ouimette and
Coffey, 1988). In turfgrass management these form the active substances in numerous products currently
marketed as either fungicides or fertilisers and used as a component of an integrated approach to disease
management (Landschoot and Cook, 2005). Phi has proven efficacy in reducing susceptibility to
oomycete pathogens in numerous plant species. While there are data showing similar success in
controlling ascomycete pathogens (Hofgaard et al., 2010) and reports of Phi mediated reduction of M.
nivale in turfgrass (Dempsey and Owen, 2010), studies into Phi uptake in turfgrass and its possible direct
inhibition of M. nivale are lacking. The objectives of this study therefore, were to determine the mode of
assimilation of Phi in A. stolonifera L. and to assess the inhibitory effects Phi may have on the in vitro
mycelial growth of M.nivale.
Materials and Methods
The assimilation rate, translocation and accumulation of Phi and phosphate (PO43-, Pi) in A.
stolonifera L. were determined using High Performance Ion Chromatography (HPIC). A potassium
phosphite solution was prepared by adjusting a 1M solution of phosphorous acid (H3PO3) to a pH of 6.4,
by titrating with 10 M potassium hydroxide (KOH). This was used to apply a foliar treatment to A.
stolonifera, at a rate of 0.35 g PO33-/ m-2. Leaf, crown and root tissues from treated and control plants
were harvested 1, 6, 12, 24, 48 hours and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 weeks post application (p.a.). The dried and
ground tissues were extracted into 10 ml of deionised water and injected via a 0.47 micron filter into a
Dionex HPIC system, using 9 mM sodium carbonate eluent. Results shown are means (n=4) of Phi and Pi
as parts per million (ppm) of dry tissue.
In vitro inhibition of M. nivale mycelial growth was determined by amending PDA (19 g/l) with
Phi and Pi. Amendments ranged from 0.5 to 1000 μg/ml-1 (n=6). Mycelial radial growth measurements
taken 96 hours post inoculation (p.i.)
with M. nivale were used to calculate
percent relative growth (PRG) on Phi
amended PDA compared to
unamended and Pi amended PDA. The
effective concentration that reduced
mycelial growth by 50% (EC50) was
determined by probit transforming the
PRG and regressing against the Log10
of amendments.
Data were subject to analysis
of variance (ANOVA) and significant
treatment differences were separated
by Tukey Least Significant Difference
(LSD) Test at p< 0.01 (SPSS Statistics
19.0).
Figure 1 Phi and Pi accumulations (ppm) in A. stolonifera (n=4) six
weeks p.a. with 0.35 g PO33-/ m-2
2. Results and discussion
Figure 1 shows Phi and Pi
accumulations in A. stolonifera tissues over
6 weeks p.a. Phi accumulations in leaf
tissues 48 h p.a. were 4889 ppm, with 3193
ppm (65% of maximum accumulation) at 6
h p.a, proving rapid assimilation. Amounts
declined to 2561 ppm at 2 weeks p.a.,
indicating a 3-4 week application cycle
would maintain in planta levels consistently
between 2000 and 4000 ppm. Root
accumulations peaked 2 weeks p.a. at 492
ppm, less than leaf amounts but confirming
that Phi is symplastically mobile. Analysis
of the crowns determined 1250 and 484
ppm at 4 and 6 weeks p.a. Pi amounts in
both treated and control tissues were not
significantly different, indicating that Phi
was not metabolised in planta to Pi.
In vitro analysis determined that PDA Figure 2 Inhibition of in vitro mycelial growth of M. nivale on Phi
and Pi amended PDA. Data are mean of two experiments
amended with Phi concentrations of (n=6), bars are standard mean error.
100μg/ml and above fully inhibited M. nivale
mycelial growth, with an EC50 value of 38μg/ml. As can be seen in Figure 2, Pi amended PDA caused no
inhibition. Microscopic analysis of hyphal morphology showed distinct irregularities in M. nivale
growing on Phi amended PDA (Figure 3). While on Pi amended PDA mycelial growth was normal.
Conclusions A B
Results have shown that Phi is rapidly
assimilated and translocated by turfgrass; and
that sequential applications applied on a 3
week cycle would maintain leaf tissue
amounts of approximately 3000 ppm.
In vitro research determined that Phi
has a direct inhibitory effect on mycelial
growth of M. nivale, with total growth
inhibition at amounts of 100μg/ml and above Figure 3 Effect of Phi on hyphal morphology of M. nivale (A)
with an EC50 value of 38μg/ml. Normally developed mycelium grown on unamended PDA.
Further research on treated turfgrass (B) Short-branched and swollen hyphae grown on PDA
is evaluating secondary metabolic processes amended with 50μg/ml PO33-.
to determine the role of Phi in activating
inducible defence mechanisms and stimulation of Systemic Acquired Resistance.
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