Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(5)
Published: June 12, 2023
Abstract.
Widjajanti
H,
Elfita,
Sari
MT,
Hidayati
N,
Hariani
PL,
Setiawan
A.
2023.
Diversity
and
antioxidant
activity
of
endophytic
fungi
isolated
from
salam
(Syzygium
polyanthum).
Biodiversitas
24:
3051-3062.
Salam
polyanthum
(Wight)
Walp.)
is
a
medicinal
plant
the
family
Myrtaceae.
The
leaves
are
used
as
spice
treat
diseases
such
diabetes
mellitus,
hypertension,
ulcers,
diarrhea,
gastritis,
skin.
This
study
aimed
to
determine
fungi's
diversity
in
S.
plant.
In
addition,
distribution
found
on
was
compared
that
previously
reported
other
species
Syzygium.
pattern
these
needed
presence
potential
can
live
host
plants
same
genus.
were
fresh
root
bark,
stem
leaf
tissues
polyanthum.
identified
morphologically
their
level
diversity;
extract
then
tested
for
using
DPPH
method.
showed
highest
molecularly.
A
total
18
obtained
polyanthum,
including
seven
isolates
bark
(HSA1–HSA7),
four
(HSB1–HSB4),
(HSD1–HSD7).
morphological
identification
genera
scattered
all
investigated
parts:
Trichoderma,
Penicillium,
Aspergillus,
Pythium,
Papulaspora,
Pythiogeton,
Clonostachys.
HSD5
isolate
best
activity,
molecular
confirmed
this
Clonostachys
rosea.
comparison
genus
Syzygium
three
genera,
namely
Clonostachys,
specifically
those
Journal of Fungi,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(6), P. 638 - 638
Published: May 31, 2023
Grapevine
trunk
diseases
(GTDs)
are
currently
among
the
most
important
health
challenges
for
viticulture
in
world.
Esca,
Botryosphaeria
dieback,
and
Eutypa
dieback
current
GTDs
caused
by
fungi
mature
vineyards.
Their
incidence
has
increased
over
last
two
decades,
mainly
after
ban
of
sodium
arsenate,
carbendazim,
benomyl
early
2000s.
Since
then,
considerable
efforts
have
been
made
to
find
alternative
approaches
manage
these
limit
their
propagation.
Biocontrol
is
a
sustainable
approach
fight
against
GTD-associated
several
microbiological
control
agents
tested
at
least
one
pathogens
involved
diseases.
In
this
review,
we
provide
an
overview
responsible,
various
potential
biocontrol
microorganisms
selected
used,
origins,
mechanisms
action,
efficiency
experiments
carried
out
vitro,
greenhouses,
and/or
Lastly,
discuss
advantages
limitations
protect
grapevines
GTDs,
as
well
future
perspectives
improvement.
Microbiology Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 86 - 86
Published: April 19, 2025
The
Clonostachys
genus
is
a
saprophytic
soil
microfungus
(Ascomycota).
It
exhibits
significant
ecological
adaptability
and
plays
crucial
role
in
maintaining
the
balance
of
microorganisms.
Species
within
this
are
natural
antagonists
insects
nematodes,
they
also
combat
phytopathogenic
fungi
through
mycoparasitism.
This
process
involves
producing
lytic
enzymes
competing
for
space
nutrients.
species
effective
biocontrol
agents
agriculture
have
been
utilized
to
manage
pests
affecting
many
high-value
commercial
crops,
acting
as
biopesticide.
They
inhabit
plant
tissues,
boosting
defenses
activating
genes
water
nutrient
uptake,
enhancing
performance.
Additionally,
produce
bioactive
metabolites
with
antimicrobial,
antifungal,
nematocidal,
anticancer,
antioxidant
properties.
can
degrade
plastic
waste
remove
hydrocarbons
from
crude
oil-contaminated
sites
when
functioning
endophytes,
positioning
promising
candidate
reducing
environmental
pollution.
There
still
challenges
limitations,
such
continuous
surveillance
safety
on
plants,
establishment
applications,
formulation
viability,
variability
due
field
conditions.
These
issues
will
be
addressed.
review
provides
an
overview
ecology,
morphology,
classification,
biotechnological
emphasizing
its
significance
various
fields.
Journal of Fungi,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(3), P. 289 - 289
Published: Feb. 22, 2023
Prevention
of
fungal
diseases
caused
by
Fusarium
species,
including
F.
culmorum,
and
thus
the
accumulation
mycotoxins
in
wheat
ears,
is
a
constant
challenge
focused
on
development
new,
effective
crop
management
solutions.
One
currently
most
ecologically
attractive
approaches
biological
control
using
natural
antagonistic
microorganisms.
With
this
mind,
potential
thirty-three
Clonostachys
Trichoderma
strains
was
assessed
work.
Screening
tests
were
carried
out
vitro
cultures,
observed
selected
verified
field
semi-field
experiments
with
two
forms
wheat:
winter
cv.
Legenda
spring
Bombona.
Three
strains,
namely
C.
rosea
AN291,
T.
atroviride
AN240
viride
AN430
reported
to
be
inhibiting
growth
culmorum
KF846
synthesis
DON,
3AcDON
ZEN
under
both
laboratory
semi-controlled
conditions.
Observations
contact
zones
tested
fungi
dual
cultures
exposed
their
mycoparasitic
abilities
against
KF846.
In
addition,
studies
liquid
have
demonstrated
ability
these
eliminate
toxins.
Meanwhile,
AN35
cremeum
AN392
used
as
soil
inoculants
experiment
showed
different
effect
content
toxins
ears
(grains
chaffs),
while
improved
yield
parameters,
mainly
grain
health
cultivars.
It
concluded
that
high
reduce
adverse
effects
ear
infection;
therefore,
they
can
further
considered
context
biocontrol
factors
improvers.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Fungi
colonizing
plants
are
gaining
attention
because
of
their
ability
to
promote
plant
growth
and
suppress
pathogens.
While
most
studies
focus
on
endosymbionts
from
grasses
legumes,
the
large
diverse
group
ericaceous
has
been
much
neglected.
We
recently
described
one
very
few
fungal
endophytes
promoting
Ericaceae
Vaccinium
macrocarpon
(American
cranberry),
notably
Codinaeella
isolate
EC4.
Here,
we
show
that
EC4
also
suppresses
pathogens,
which
makes
it
a
promising
endophyte
for
sustainable
cranberry
cultivation.
By
dual-culture
assays
agar
plates,
tested
potential
suppression
(or
biocontrol)
other
microbes,
12
pathogenic
fungi
oomycete
reported
infect
not
only
but
blueberry,
strawberry,
tomato
plants,
rose
bushes
olive
trees.
Under
greenhouse
conditions,
protects
plantlets
infected
with
notorious
cranberry-plant
Diaporthe
vaccinii
,
known
cause
upright
dieback
berry
rot.
The
nuclear
genome
sequence
revealed
arsenal
genes
potentially
involved
in
biocontrol.
About
∼60
distinct
clusters
homologs
secondary
metabolite
gene
clusters,
some
were
shown
synthesize
nonribosomal
peptides
polyketides,
cases,
exact
compounds
these
may
produce
unknown.
encodes
numerous
hydrolytic
enzymes
degrade
cell
walls.
half
nearly
250
glucanases
chitinases
likely
biocontrol
they
predicted
be
secreted
outside
cell.
Transcriptome
analysis
shows
expression
about
quarter
secondary-metabolite
glucan
chitin-degrading
is
stimulated
when
co-cultured
D.
.
Some
differentially
expressed
alternatively
spliced
exclusively
presence
pathogen,
altering
proteins’
domain
content
subcellular
localization
signal,
thus
adding
second
level
proteome
adaptation
response
habitat
competition.
To
our
knowledge,
this
first
report
-induced
alternative
splicing
genes.
Journal of Fungi,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(9), P. 641 - 641
Published: Sept. 7, 2024
The
worldwide
occurrence
of
wheat
crown
rot,
predominantly
caused
by
the
pathogen
Fusarium
pseudograminearum,
has
a
serious
impact
on
production.
Numerous
microorganisms
have
been
employed
as
biocontrol
agents,
exhibiting
effectiveness
in
addressing
wide
array
plant
pathogens
through
various
pathways.
mycelium
white-rot
fungus
Phanerochaete
chrysosporium
effectively
inhibits
growth
F.
pseudograminearum
tightly
attaching
to
it
and
forming
specialized
penetrating
structures.
This
process
leads
release
intracellular
inclusions
eventual
disintegration
cells.
Furthermore,
volatile
organic
compounds
fermentation
products
produced
P.
exhibit
antifungal
properties.
A
comprehensive
understanding
mechanisms
modalities
action
will
facilitate
advancement
implementation
this
fungus.
In
order
gain
deeper
mycoparasitic
behavior
chrysosporium,
transcriptome
analyses
were
conducted
examine
interactions
between
at
36,
48,
84
h.
During
mycoparasitism,
up-regulation
differentially
expressed
genes
(DEGs)
encoding
fungal
cell-wall-degrading
enzymes
(CWDEs),
iron
ion
binding,
mycotoxins
mainly
observed.
Moreover,
pot
experiments
revealed
that
not
only
promoted
quality
but
also
hindered
colonization
seedlings.
led
delay
development
stem
base
reduction
disease
severity
incidence,
activation
plant’s
self-defense
mechanisms.
Our
study
provides
important
insights
into
against
rot
pseudograminearum.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(8), P. 2099 - 2099
Published: Aug. 17, 2023
The
strains
Trichoderma
harzianum
TH07.1-NC
(TH),
Aphanocladium
album
MX95
(AA),
Pleurotus
eryngii
AL142PE
(PE)
and
ostreatus
ALPO
(PO)
were
tested
as
biological
limiters
against
Fomitiporia
mediterranea
Fme22.12
(FM),
Phaeoacremonium
minimum
Pm22.53
(PM)
Phaeomoniella
chlamydospora
Pc22.65
(PC).
Pathogens
obtained
from
naturally
Esca-affected
‘Nero
di
Troia’
vines
cropped
in
Grumo
Appula
(Puglia
region,
Southern
Italy).
antagonistic
activity
of
each
challenge
organism
was
verified
a
dual
culture.
TH
PO
completely
overgrew
the
three
pathogens.
Partial
replacement
characterized
PE-FM,
PE-PM,
PE-PC
AA-PC
interactions.
Deadlock
at
mycelial
contact
observed
AA-FM
AA-PM
cultures.
calculated
antagonism
index
(AI)
indicated
PE
moderately
active
antagonists
(10
<
AI
15),
while
AA
weakly
(AI
10).
maximum
value
re-isolation
(s)
associated
with
deadlock
among
AA-PM,
PE-FM
always
re-isolated
when
replaced
confirmed
their
efficiencies
inoculated
on
detached
canes
combination
FM,
PC
PM.
Nevertheless,
additional
experiments
should
be
performed
for
solid
conclusion,
along
validation
field.