Inhibition of mycelial growth, conidial germination, and Botrytis cinerea Pers: Fr colonization in begonia with biocompatible products

This study evaluated the effects of potassium and sodium carbonate and bicarbonate, Bacillus subtilis (Cohn, 1872) QST-713, Bacillus pumilus (Meyer & Gottheil, 1901) QST-2808, and crude and roasted coffee oils on the inhibition of mycelial growth and conidial germination in Botrytis cinerea Pers.: Fr and the colonization of begonia (Begonia elatior Hort. ex Steud) leaf discs by B. cinerea inoculated before, simultaneously and after with these alternative products. The assays were carried out using the Baladin begonia cultivar. The inhibition of B. cinerea mycelial growth and conidial germination was proportional to increases in the concentration of all the products. The inhibition of conidial germination was directly proportional to the concentrations of B. pumilus QST-2808 and B. subtilis QST-713. Coffee oils were less efficient in inhibiting germination than the other products. The crude and roasted coffee oils, potassium and sodium carbonates and bicarbonates, and B. pumilus and B. subtilis sprayed 24 h before, simultaneously, or 24 h after pathogen inoculation inhibited the colonization of begonia leaf discs by B. cinerea. The positive results for the suppression of B. cinerea by the alternative products tested herein merit scrutiny. There is a pressing need to evaluate these products in the management of gray mold, as the severity of this disease is usually high under favorable conditions in greenhouses.

First report of Austroporus doctus (Blackburn) from New Zealand and description of its larva (Coleoptera: Phalacridae)

Abstract The Australian species Austroporus doctus (Blackburn) is reported from New Zealand for the first time. Adults are illustrated and diagnosed, and late-instar larvae are fully described and illustrated. In addition, a summary of prior larval descriptions of Phalacridae is provided. This represents the first description of the morphology and habitat of the larvae within the genus Austroporus Gimmel and the Olibroporus-group of genera. Austroporus doctus is native to eastern Australia, where adults are distinguished from similar species by characters of the male genitalia and by a suite of external morphological features. There are no native members of Phalacridae known from New Zealand, but A. doctus represents the second introduced and established species there. A key is given to differentiate adult and larval A. doctus from the other introduced New Zealand species, Phalacrus uniformis (Blackburn).

First report of Austroporus doctus (Blackburn) from New Zealand and description of its larva (Coleoptera: Phalacridae)

The Australian species Austroporus doctus (Blackburn) is reported from New Zealand for the first time. Adults are illustrated and diagnosed, and late-instar larvae are fully described and illustrated. In addition, a summary of prior larval descriptions of Phalacridae is provided. This represents the first description of the morphology and habitat of the larvae within the genus Austroporus Gimmel and the Olibroporus-group of genera. Austroporus doctus is native to eastern Australia, where adults are distinguished from similar species by characters of the male genitalia and by a suite of external morphological features. There are no native members of Phalacridae known from New Zealand, but A. doctus represents the second introduced and established species there. A key is given to differentiate adult and larval A. doctus from the other introduced New Zealand species, Phalacrus uniformis (Blackburn).

First report of Austroporus doctus (Blackburn) from New Zealand and description of its larva (Coleoptera: Phalacridae)

The Australian species Austroporus doctus (Blackburn) is reported from New Zealand for the first time. Adults are illustrated and diagnosed, and late-instar larvae are fully described and illustrated. In addition, a summary of prior larval descriptions of Phalacridae is provided. This represents the first description of the morphology and habitat of the larvae within the genus Austroporus Gimmel and the Olibroporus-group of genera. Austroporus doctus is native to eastern Australia, where adults are distinguished from similar species by characters of the male genitalia and by a suite of external morphological features. There are no native members of Phalacridae known from New Zealand, but A. doctus represents the second introduced and established species there. A key is given to differentiate adult and larval A. doctus from the other introduced New Zealand species, Phalacrus uniformis (Blackburn).(AU)

Endophytic fungi from Brachiaria grasses in Brazil and preliminary screening of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum antagonists

Fungal endophytes of Brachiaria, a nonhost of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, may harbor species with antagonistic effects against this plant pathogen. The objective of this work was to investigate the diversity of endophytic fungi associated with different Brachiaria species and hybrids and evaluate their potential to inhibit the plant pathogen S. sclerotiorum. Stem samples from 39 Brachiaria spp. plants were collected in pasture fields and experimental areas of three states of Brazil resulting in 74 endophytes isolated. Twenty-eight species were identified by sequences of the Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) and 18S rDNA regions. Paraconiothyrium sp. was the most abundant endophyte, accounting for 24 % (14 isolates) of total, and it was isolated from B. ruziziensis, B. decumbens, B. humidicola, and B. brizantha. Phoma sorghina was the second most abundant taxon, followed by Sarocladium strictum, and Plenodomus sp. In vitro analyses showed that Paraconiothyrium sp., Sarocladium kiliense, Acremonium curvulum, Setophoma terrestris, Dissoconium sp., and Cladosporium flabelliforme exhibited antagonistic activity against S. sclerotiorum, with percentages of growth inhibition ranging from 25 to 60 (p < 0.05). Paraconiothyrium sp. BBXE1 (60 %), BBPB4.1 (60 %), BCMT4.1 (54 %), and S. kiliense (54 %) showed the highest values of Antagonism Percentages (AP). Therefore, fungi with inhibitory activity against S. sclerotiorum such as Paraconiothyrium sp. are naturally endophytic in Brachiaria grasses.

Endophytic fungi from Brachiaria grasses in Brazil and preliminary screening of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum antagonists

Fungal endophytes of Brachiaria, a nonhost of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, may harbor species with antagonistic effects against this plant pathogen. The objective of this work was to investigate the diversity of endophytic fungi associated with different Brachiaria species and hybrids and evaluate their potential to inhibit the plant pathogen S. sclerotiorum. Stem samples from 39 Brachiaria spp. plants were collected in pasture fields and experimental areas of three states of Brazil resulting in 74 endophytes isolated. Twenty-eight species were identified by sequences of the Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) and 18S rDNA regions. Paraconiothyrium sp. was the most abundant endophyte, accounting for 24 % (14 isolates) of total, and it was isolated from B. ruziziensis, B. decumbens, B. humidicola, and B. brizantha. Phoma sorghina was the second most abundant taxon, followed by Sarocladium strictum, and Plenodomus sp. In vitro analyses showed that Paraconiothyrium sp., Sarocladium kiliense, Acremonium curvulum, Setophoma terrestris, Dissoconium sp., and Cladosporium flabelliforme exhibited antagonistic activity against S. sclerotiorum, with percentages of growth inhibition ranging from 25 to 60 (p < 0.05). Paraconiothyrium sp. BBXE1 (60 %), BBPB4.1 (60 %), BCMT4.1 (54 %), and S. kiliense (54 %) showed the highest values of Antagonism Percentages (AP). Therefore, fungi with inhibitory activity against S. sclerotiorum such as Paraconiothyrium sp. are naturally endophytic in Brachiaria grasses.(AU)

In vitro control of Botrytis cinerea and Penicillium italicum by antagonistic yeasts / Controle in vitro de Botrytis cinerea e Penicillium italicum por leveduras antagonistas

Gray mold in grapes (caused by Botrytis cinerea) and blue mold in citrus (caused by Penicillium italicum) are post-harvest diseases that cause major losses in these crops. The control of these diseases is based on the use of synthetic chemical fungicides. The increase in regulatory policies and demand to reduce the application of pesticides, due to harmful effects on the environment and humans, have led to the search for more ecofriendly alternatives, such as biological control agents. Thus, the present work aims to verify the antagonistic potential of four yeast strains, Pichia caribbica (CCMA 0759), Hanseniaspora opuntiae (CCMA 0760), Pichia manshurica (CCMA 0762), and Lachancea thermotolerans (CCMA0763), against of B cinerea and P. italicum. To assess the antagonism of volatile compounds, Petri plates with two divisions containing potato-dextrose-agar (PDA) were used by placing a fungal mycelial disc and yeast suspension (3.0 × 106 cells mL-¹) on opposite sides of the plate. The colony diameter and mycelial growth rate index of the fungi were evaluated via comparisons with the control plate without yeast. For the evaluation of the antagonism of diffusible substances in the medium, yeasts were striated 3 cm from the center of the plates containing PDA. After 48 h, a mycelial disc of each phytopathogen was placed in the center of the plates. The colony growth, inhibition halo, and mycelial growth rate index were evaluated via comparisons with the control plate. All yeast strains showed an antagonistic effect on the mycelial growth of B. cinerea in both tests. In the volatile compounds test, H. opuntiae, L. thermotolerans, P. caribbica, and P. manshurica inhibited mycelial growth by approximately 82%, 75%, 72%, and 50%, respectively. In the antagonism test of the diffusible substances in the medium, [...].

O mofo cinzento na uva (causada por Botrytis cinerea) e o bolor azul nos citros (causada por Penicillium italicum) são doenças de pós-colheita que causam perdas importantes nestas culturas. O controle destas doenças é baseado na utilização de fungicidas químicos sintéticos. O aumento das políticas regulatórias e a demanda para reduzir a aplicação de agrotóxicos, devido a efeitos prejudiciais ao meio ambiente e aos seres humanos, levam à procura de alternativas mais ecológicas como o uso de agentes de controle biológico. Desta forma, o presente trabalho teve por finalidade analisar o potencial antagônico de quatro cepas de leveduras, Pichia caribbica (CCMA 0759), Hanseniaspora opuntiae (CCMA 0760), Pichia manshurica (CCMA 0762) e Lachancea thermotolerans (CCMA 0763) no controle de B. cinerea e P. italicum. Para avaliar o antagonismo por compostos voláteis, foram utilizadas placas bipartidas contendo meio batata-dextrose-ágar (BDA) onde foram colocados um disco micelial dos fungos e uma suspensão de 3,0x106 cél. mL-¹ das leveduras em lados opostos da placa. Avaliou-se o diâmetro da colônia e índice de velocidade de crescimento micelial dos fungos, comparando-a com a placa controles em a levedura. Para a avaliação do antagonismo de substâncias difusíveis no meio, as leveduras foram estriadas a 3 cm do centro de placas contendo meio BDA e após 48 h colocou-se um disco micelial de cada fitopatógeno no centro das mesmas. Avaliou-se o crescimento da colônia, a formação do halo de inibição e o índice de velocidade de crescimento micelial comparando-os com a placa controle. Todos os isolados apresentaram efeito antagônico no crescimento micelial de B. cinerea nos dois testes realizados. H. opuntiae, L. thermotolerans, P. caribbica e P. manshurica inibiram o crescimento micelial em aproximadamente 82%, 75%, 72% e 50%, respectivamente, no teste de compostos voláteis. P. caribbica e P. manshurica inibiram o crescimento micelial em 58% e 33%, [...].

In vitro control of Botrytis cinerea and Penicillium italicum by antagonistic yeasts / Controle in vitro de Botrytis cinerea e Penicillium italicum por leveduras antagonistas

Gray mold in grapes (caused by Botrytis cinerea) and blue mold in citrus (caused by Penicillium italicum) are post-harvest diseases that cause major losses in these crops. The control of these diseases is based on the use of synthetic chemical fungicides. The increase in regulatory policies and demand to reduce the application of pesticides, due to harmful effects on the environment and humans, have led to the search for more ecofriendly alternatives, such as biological control agents. Thus, the present work aims to verify the antagonistic potential of four yeast strains, Pichia caribbica (CCMA 0759), Hanseniaspora opuntiae (CCMA 0760), Pichia manshurica (CCMA 0762), and Lachancea thermotolerans (CCMA0763), against of B cinerea and P. italicum. To assess the antagonism of volatile compounds, Petri plates with two divisions containing potato-dextrose-agar (PDA) were used by placing a fungal mycelial disc and yeast suspension (3.0 × 106 cells mL-¹) on opposite sides of the plate. The colony diameter and mycelial growth rate index of the fungi were evaluated via comparisons with the control plate without yeast. For the evaluation of the antagonism of diffusible substances in the medium, yeasts were striated 3 cm from the center of the plates containing PDA. After 48 h, a mycelial disc of each phytopathogen was placed in the center of the plates. The colony growth, inhibition halo, and mycelial growth rate index were evaluated via comparisons with the control plate. All yeast strains showed an antagonistic effect on the mycelial growth of B. cinerea in both tests. In the volatile compounds test, H. opuntiae, L. thermotolerans, P. caribbica, and P. manshurica inhibited mycelial growth by approximately 82%, 75%, 72%, and 50%, respectively. In the antagonism test of the diffusible substances in the medium, [...].(AU)

O mofo cinzento na uva (causada por Botrytis cinerea) e o bolor azul nos citros (causada por Penicillium italicum) são doenças de pós-colheita que causam perdas importantes nestas culturas. O controle destas doenças é baseado na utilização de fungicidas químicos sintéticos. O aumento das políticas regulatórias e a demanda para reduzir a aplicação de agrotóxicos, devido a efeitos prejudiciais ao meio ambiente e aos seres humanos, levam à procura de alternativas mais ecológicas como o uso de agentes de controle biológico. Desta forma, o presente trabalho teve por finalidade analisar o potencial antagônico de quatro cepas de leveduras, Pichia caribbica (CCMA 0759), Hanseniaspora opuntiae (CCMA 0760), Pichia manshurica (CCMA 0762) e Lachancea thermotolerans (CCMA 0763) no controle de B. cinerea e P. italicum. Para avaliar o antagonismo por compostos voláteis, foram utilizadas placas bipartidas contendo meio batata-dextrose-ágar (BDA) onde foram colocados um disco micelial dos fungos e uma suspensão de 3,0x106 cél. mL-¹ das leveduras em lados opostos da placa. Avaliou-se o diâmetro da colônia e índice de velocidade de crescimento micelial dos fungos, comparando-a com a placa controles em a levedura. Para a avaliação do antagonismo de substâncias difusíveis no meio, as leveduras foram estriadas a 3 cm do centro de placas contendo meio BDA e após 48 h colocou-se um disco micelial de cada fitopatógeno no centro das mesmas. Avaliou-se o crescimento da colônia, a formação do halo de inibição e o índice de velocidade de crescimento micelial comparando-os com a placa controle. Todos os isolados apresentaram efeito antagônico no crescimento micelial de B. cinerea nos dois testes realizados. H. opuntiae, L. thermotolerans, P. caribbica e P. manshurica inibiram o crescimento micelial em aproximadamente 82%, 75%, 72% e 50%, respectivamente, no teste de compostos voláteis. P. caribbica e P. manshurica inibiram o crescimento micelial em 58% e 33%, [...].(AU)

Composição química dos óleos essenciais de Schinus molle e atividade antifúngica em Sclerotinia sclerotiorum / Chemical composition from Schinus molle essential oils and antifungal acitivity over Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

Schinus molle é popularmente conhecida por aroeira-salsa, apresentando aroma nas folhas e galhos. O presente estudo objetivou avaliar a composição química dos óleos essenciais dos galhos e folhas e a atividade antifúngica frente à Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (mofo-branco). Os galhos e folhas foram coletados e processados para extração dos óleos essenciais por hidrodestilação em aparelho de Clevenger. Os rendimentos de extrações dos óleos essenciais, e seus perfis químicos foram avaliados por CG-MS. A atividade antifúngica foi determinada utilizando diferentes concentrações de ambos os óleos essenciais. Como resultados, os rendimentos foram de 0,21 e 0,37%, com cerca de 16 e 21 compostos identificados para os óleos essenciais dos galhos e folhas respectivamente. Os compostos majoritários foram -cadieno 21,77%, Viridifloral 21,74, copaeno 12,9% e cariofileno 9,99% para o óleo essencial dos galhos, e para o óleo essencial das folhas, destacaram-se os compostos -pineno 14,77%, germacreno D 9,00% e germacreno B 6,25%. A atividade antifúngica apresentou inibição micelial em S. sclerotiorum em todas as concentrações avaliadas, em especial para 100 µL-1 onde apresentaram inibição de 86,4 e 81,3% e para a concentração de 50 µL-1 de 41,2 e 50,3% para galhos e folhas respectivamente. Os óleos essenciais de S. molle apresentaram bons rendimentos de extração, bem como ricos em compostos...

Schinus molle is popularly known as aroeira-salsa, presenting aroma in the leaves and branches. The present study aimed to evaluate the chemical composition of the essential oils of the branches and leaves and the antifungal activity against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (mofo branco). The branches and leaves were collected and processed for extraction of the essential oils by hydrodistillation in a Clevenger apparatus. The yields of extractions of the essential oils, and their chemical profiles were evaluated by GC-MS. The antifungal activity was determined using different concentrations of both essential oils. As results, yields were 0.21 and 0.37%, with about 16 and 21 compounds identified for the essential oils of the branches and leaves respectively. The major compounds were -cadiene 21.77%, Viridiflorol 21.74, copaene 12.9% and caryophyllene 9.99% for the essential oil of the branches, and the essential oil of the leaves, the -pinene 14.77%, germacrene D 9.00% and germacrene B 6.25%. The antifungal activity showed mycelial inhibition in S. sclerotiorum at all concentrations evaluated, especially for 100 L-1 where they showed inhibition of 86.4 and 81.3% and for the 50 L-1 concentration of 41.2 and 50.3% for branches and leaves respectively. The essential oils of S. molle presented good extraction yields, as well as rich in monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes compounds, and...

Composição química dos óleos essenciais de Schinus molle e atividade antifúngica em Sclerotinia sclerotiorum / Chemical composition from Schinus molle essential oils and antifungal acitivity over Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

Schinus molle é popularmente conhecida por aroeira-salsa, apresentando aroma nas folhas e galhos. O presente estudo objetivou avaliar a composição química dos óleos essenciais dos galhos e folhas e a atividade antifúngica frente à Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (mofo-branco). Os galhos e folhas foram coletados e processados para extração dos óleos essenciais por hidrodestilação em aparelho de Clevenger. Os rendimentos de extrações dos óleos essenciais, e seus perfis químicos foram avaliados por CG-MS. A atividade antifúngica foi determinada utilizando diferentes concentrações de ambos os óleos essenciais. Como resultados, os rendimentos foram de 0,21 e 0,37%, com cerca de 16 e 21 compostos identificados para os óleos essenciais dos galhos e folhas respectivamente. Os compostos majoritários foram -cadieno 21,77%, Viridifloral 21,74, copaeno 12,9% e cariofileno 9,99% para o óleo essencial dos galhos, e para o óleo essencial das folhas, destacaram-se os compostos -pineno 14,77%, germacreno D 9,00% e germacreno B 6,25%. A atividade antifúngica apresentou inibição micelial em S. sclerotiorum em todas as concentrações avaliadas, em especial para 100 µL-1 onde apresentaram inibição de 86,4 e 81,3% e para a concentração de 50 µL-1 de 41,2 e 50,3% para galhos e folhas respectivamente. Os óleos essenciais de S. molle apresentaram bons rendimentos de extração, bem como ricos em compostos...(AU)

Schinus molle is popularly known as aroeira-salsa, presenting aroma in the leaves and branches. The present study aimed to evaluate the chemical composition of the essential oils of the branches and leaves and the antifungal activity against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (mofo branco). The branches and leaves were collected and processed for extraction of the essential oils by hydrodistillation in a Clevenger apparatus. The yields of extractions of the essential oils, and their chemical profiles were evaluated by GC-MS. The antifungal activity was determined using different concentrations of both essential oils. As results, yields were 0.21 and 0.37%, with about 16 and 21 compounds identified for the essential oils of the branches and leaves respectively. The major compounds were -cadiene 21.77%, Viridiflorol 21.74, copaene 12.9% and caryophyllene 9.99% for the essential oil of the branches, and the essential oil of the leaves, the -pinene 14.77%, germacrene D 9.00% and germacrene B 6.25%. The antifungal activity showed mycelial inhibition in S. sclerotiorum at all concentrations evaluated, especially for 100 L-1 where they showed inhibition of 86.4 and 81.3% and for the 50 L-1 concentration of 41.2 and 50.3% for branches and leaves respectively. The essential oils of S. molle presented good extraction yields, as well as rich in monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes compounds, and...(AU)

Chemical composition and in vitro inhibitory effects of essential oils from fruit peel of three Citrus species and limonene on mycelial growth of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum / Composição química e efeito inibitório in vitro dos óleos essenciais das cascas dos frutos de três espécies de Citrus e do limoneno sobre o crescimento micelial de Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

Essential oils (EO) from aromatic and medicinal plants generally perform a diverse range of biological activities because they have several active constituents that work in different mechanisms of action. EO from Citrus peel have an impressive range of food and medicinal uses, besides other applications. EO from Citrus reticulata, C. sinensis and C. deliciosa were extracted from fruit peel and analyzed by GC-MS. The major constituent of EO under evaluation was limonene, whose concentrations were 98.54%, 91.65% and 91.27% for C. sinensis, C. reticulata and C. deliciosa, respectively. The highest potential of inhibition of mycelial growth was observed when the oil dose was 300 L. Citrus oils inhibited fungus growth in 82.91% (C. deliciosa), 65.82% (C. sinensis) and 63.46% (C. reticulata). Anti-Sclerotinia sclerotiorum activity of 90% pure limonene and at different doses (20, 50, 100, 200 and 300 L) was also investigated. This monoterpene showed to be highly active by inhibiting 100% fungus growth even at 200 and 300 L doses. This is the first report of the in vitro inhibitory effect of natural products from these three Citrus species and its results show that there is good prospect of using them experimentally to control S. sclerotiorum, in both greenhouse and field conditions.(AU)

Óleos essenciais de plantas aromáticas e medicinais geralmente exibem uma gama diversificada de atividades biológicas, pois possuem vários constituintes ativos que atuam por meio de vários mecanismos de ação. Os óleos essenciais das cascas de Citrus têm uma variedade impressionante de usos em alimentos, medicamentos entre várias outras aplicações. Os óleos essenciais (OE) de Citrus reticulata, C. sinenses e C. deliciosa foram extraídos das cascas dos frutos e analisados por CG-EM. O limoneno foi o constituinte majoritário encontrado nos óleos essenciais avaliados, nas concentrações de 98,54%, 91,65% e 91,27% para C. sinensis, C. reticulata e C. deliciosa, respectivamente. Os maiores potenciais de inibição do crescimento micelial foi observado na dose de 300 µL dos óleos. Os óleos de Citrus inibiram em 82,91% (C. deliciosa), 65,82% (C. sinensis) e 63,46% (C. reticulata) o crescimento do fungo. A atividade anti-Sclerotinia sclerotiorum do limoneno 90% puro e em diferentes doses (20, 50, 100, 200 e 300 µL) foi também investigada e este monoterpeno demonstrou-se altamente ativo inibindo 100% o crescimento do fungo inclusive nas doses de 200 e 300 µL. Este é o primeiro relato sobre o efeito inibitório in vitro dos óleos essenciais destas três espécies de Citrus e os resultados deste estudo mostram que existe uma boa perspectiva de uso destes produtos naturais experimentalmente para controlar o S. sclerotiorum tanto em condições de estufa como em condições de campo.(AU)

Interference of aqueous and ethanolic solutions of Adiantum latifolium Lam. (Pteridaceae) leaves on in vitro Ceratocystis cacaofunesta mycelial growth / Interferência de soluções aquosas e alcoólicas de folhas de Adiantum latifolium Lam. (Pteridaceae) no crescimento micelial de Ceratocystis cacaofunesta in vitro

Ceratocystis cacaofunesta is the etiologic agent of "Ceratocystis wilt of cacao", an irreversible disease that affects the vascular system of the plant. The management of the disease is difficult and economic and alternative solutions are needed. The medicinal plants compounds are known to have antimicrobial activity, and they could be an alternative choice in the C. cacaofunesta control. Considering this, this work aimed to verify the in vitro antifungal activity of aqueous and alcoholic solutions of Adiantum latifolium leaves on C. cacaofunesta. Plant material was collected at Atlantic Forest biome in cacao cultivation area in South of Bahia state. Aqueous and ethanolic solutions were made by boiling and maceration in 70% ethanol, respectively. After filtration, they were added to culture medium at 1, 5 and 10% dilution. A 7 mm disc colony of C. cacaofunesta was inoculated in the middle of the well containing Sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA) and the mycelial growth was observed. Controls consisted on SDA with sterile water or 70% ethanol at the same dilution of treatments, and Tebuconazole at 4 µg.mL-1. Neither aqueous nor ethanolic solutions inhibited the mycelial growth. However, aqueous solution presence induced a higher mycelial growth rate. Conversely, aqueous solution treatment induced mycelial growth. Tebuconazole showed important mycelial growth inhibition and it could be considered in C. cacaofunesta propagation control in areas where genetic selection or handling management still fail.(AU)

A espécie Ceratocystis cacaofunesta é o agente etiológico do mal-do-facão, patogenia caracterizada por danos irreversíveis no sistema vascular da planta. O controle da doença é difícil e a busca por soluções alternativas e econômicas é necessária. Sabe-se que os compostos das plantas medicinais possuem atividade microbiana e podem ser uma opção alternativa no controle de C. cacaofunesta. Baseado nisso, esse trabalho se propôs a verificar in vitro o potencial antifúngico das soluções aquosa e alcóolica de Adiantum latifolium sobre C. cacaofunesta. O material vegetal foi coletado no bioma Mata Atlântica em área de plantio de cacau, no sul da Bahia. Solução aquosa foi obtida por decocção e solução etanólica por maceração em etanol 70%. As soluções foram filtradas e adicionadas ao meio de cultura em diluições de 1, 5 e 10%. Inocularam-se fragmentos de 7 mm de colônia de C. cacaofunesta no centro do meio de cultura contendo ágar Sabouraud dextrose (ASD) e se observou o crescimento do disco micelial. Os controles consistiram em SDA com água estéril ou etanol a 70% na mesma diluição de tratamentos e o antifúngico Tebuconazol a 4 µg.mL-1. Nenhuma concentração das soluções aquosa e alcóolica inibiu o crescimento micelial. Entretanto, a presença de solução aquosa induziu maior crescimento micelial. O antifúngico Tebuconazol apresentou efeito redutor importante do crescimento micelial e pode ser uma alternativa no controle da propagação do C. cacaofunesta em locais onde a seleção genética e o manejo adequado de instrumentos no momento da poda apresentam falhas.(AU)

Interference of aqueous and ethanolic solutions of Adiantum latifolium Lam. (Pteridaceae) leaves on in vitro Ceratocystis cacaofunesta mycelial growth / Interferência de soluções aquosas e alcoólicas de folhas de Adiantum latifolium Lam. (Pteridaceae) no crescimento micelial de Ceratocystis cacaofunesta in vitro

Ceratocystis cacaofunesta is the etiologic agent of "Ceratocystis wilt of cacao", an irreversible disease that affects the vascular system of the plant. The management of the disease is difficult and economic and alternative solutions are needed. The medicinal plants compounds are known to have antimicrobial activity, and they could be an alternative choice in the C. cacaofunesta control. Considering this, this work aimed to verify the in vitro antifungal activity of aqueous and alcoholic solutions of Adiantum latifolium leaves on C. cacaofunesta. Plant material was collected at Atlantic Forest biome in cacao cultivation area in South of Bahia state. Aqueous and ethanolic solutions were made by boiling and maceration in 70% ethanol, respectively. After filtration, they were added to culture medium at 1, 5 and 10% dilution. A 7 mm disc colony of C. cacaofunesta was inoculated in the middle of the well containing Sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA) and the mycelial growth was observed. Controls consisted on SDA with sterile water or 70% ethanol at the same dilution of treatments, and Tebuconazole at 4 µg.mL-1. Neither aqueous nor ethanolic solutions inhibited the mycelial growth. However, aqueous solution presence induced a higher mycelial growth rate. Conversely, aqueous solution treatment induced mycelial growth. Tebuconazole showed important mycelial growth inhibition and it could be considered in C. cacaofunesta propagation control in areas where genetic selection or handling management still fail.(AU)

A espécie Ceratocystis cacaofunesta é o agente etiológico do mal-do-facão, patogenia caracterizada por danos irreversíveis no sistema vascular da planta. O controle da doença é difícil e a busca por soluções alternativas e econômicas é necessária. Sabe-se que os compostos das plantas medicinais possuem atividade microbiana e podem ser uma opção alternativa no controle de C. cacaofunesta. Baseado nisso, esse trabalho se propôs a verificar in vitro o potencial antifúngico das soluções aquosa e alcóolica de Adiantum latifolium sobre C. cacaofunesta. O material vegetal foi coletado no bioma Mata Atlântica em área de plantio de cacau, no sul da Bahia. Solução aquosa foi obtida por decocção e solução etanólica por maceração em etanol 70%. As soluções foram filtradas e adicionadas ao meio de cultura em diluições de 1, 5 e 10%. Inocularam-se fragmentos de 7 mm de colônia de C. cacaofunesta no centro do meio de cultura contendo ágar Sabouraud dextrose (ASD) e se observou o crescimento do disco micelial. Os controles consistiram em SDA com água estéril ou etanol a 70% na mesma diluição de tratamentos e o antifúngico Tebuconazol a 4 µg.mL-1. Nenhuma concentração das soluções aquosa e alcóolica inibiu o crescimento micelial. Entretanto, a presença de solução aquosa induziu maior crescimento micelial. O antifúngico Tebuconazol apresentou efeito redutor importante do crescimento micelial e pode ser uma alternativa no controle da propagação do C. cacaofunesta em locais onde a seleção genética e o manejo adequado de instrumentos no momento da poda apresentam falhas.(AU)

Chemical composition and in vitro inhibitory effects of essential oils from fruit peel of three Citrus species and limonene on mycelial growth of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

Abstract Essential oils (EO) from aromatic and medicinal plants generally perform a diverse range of biological activities because they have several active constituents that work in different mechanisms of action. EO from Citrus peel have an impressive range of food and medicinal uses, besides other applications. EO from Citrus reticulata, C. sinensis and C. deliciosa were extracted from fruit peel and analyzed by GC-MS. The major constituent of EO under evaluation was limonene, whose concentrations were 98.54%, 91.65% and 91.27% for C. sinensis, C. reticulata and C. deliciosa, respectively. The highest potential of inhibition of mycelial growth was observed when the oil dose was 300 L. Citrus oils inhibited fungus growth in 82.91% (C. deliciosa), 65.82% (C. sinensis) and 63.46% (C. reticulata). Anti-Sclerotinia sclerotiorum activity of 90% pure limonene and at different doses (20, 50, 100, 200 and 300 L) was also investigated. This monoterpene showed to be highly active by inhibiting 100% fungus growth even at 200 and 300 L doses. This is the first report of the in vitro inhibitory effect of natural products from these three Citrus species and its results show that there is good prospect of using them experimentally to control S. sclerotiorum, in both greenhouse and field conditions.

Resumo Óleos essenciais de plantas aromáticas e medicinais geralmente exibem uma gama diversificada de atividades biológicas, pois possuem vários constituintes ativos que atuam por meio de vários mecanismos de ação. Os óleos essenciais das cascas de Citrus têm uma variedade impressionante de usos em alimentos, medicamentos entre várias outras aplicações. Os óleos essenciais (OE) de Citrus reticulata, C. sinenses e C. deliciosa foram extraídos das cascas dos frutos e analisados por CG-EM. O limoneno foi o constituinte majoritário encontrado nos óleos essenciais avaliados, nas concentrações de 98,54%, 91,65% e 91,27% para C. sinensis, C. reticulata e C. deliciosa, respectivamente. Os maiores potenciais de inibição do crescimento micelial foi observado na dose de 300 µL dos óleos. Os óleos de Citrus inibiram em 82,91% (C. deliciosa), 65,82% (C. sinensis) e 63,46% (C. reticulata) o crescimento do fungo. A atividade anti-Sclerotinia sclerotiorum do limoneno 90% puro e em diferentes doses (20, 50, 100, 200 e 300 µL) foi também investigada e este monoterpeno demonstrou-se altamente ativo inibindo 100% o crescimento do fungo inclusive nas doses de 200 e 300 µL. Este é o primeiro relato sobre o efeito inibitório in vitro dos óleos essenciais destas três espécies de Citrus e os resultados deste estudo mostram que existe uma boa perspectiva de uso destes produtos naturais experimentalmente para controlar o S. sclerotiorum tanto em condições de estufa como em condições de campo.

Chemical composition and in vitro inhibitory effects of essential oils from fruit peel of three Citrus species and limonene on mycelial growth of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

Abstract Essential oils (EO) from aromatic and medicinal plants generally perform a diverse range of biological activities because they have several active constituents that work in different mechanisms of action. EO from Citrus peel have an impressive range of food and medicinal uses, besides other applications. EO from Citrus reticulata, C. sinensis and C. deliciosa were extracted from fruit peel and analyzed by GC-MS. The major constituent of EO under evaluation was limonene, whose concentrations were 98.54%, 91.65% and 91.27% for C. sinensis, C. reticulata and C. deliciosa, respectively. The highest potential of inhibition of mycelial growth was observed when the oil dose was 300 L. Citrus oils inhibited fungus growth in 82.91% (C. deliciosa), 65.82% (C. sinensis) and 63.46% (C. reticulata). Anti-Sclerotinia sclerotiorum activity of 90% pure limonene and at different doses (20, 50, 100, 200 and 300 L) was also investigated. This monoterpene showed to be highly active by inhibiting 100% fungus growth even at 200 and 300 L doses. This is the first report of the in vitro inhibitory effect of natural products from these three Citrus species and its results show that there is good prospect of using them experimentally to control S. sclerotiorum, in both greenhouse and field conditions.

Resumo Óleos essenciais de plantas aromáticas e medicinais geralmente exibem uma gama diversificada de atividades biológicas, pois possuem vários constituintes ativos que atuam por meio de vários mecanismos de ação. Os óleos essenciais das cascas de Citrus têm uma variedade impressionante de usos em alimentos, medicamentos entre várias outras aplicações. Os óleos essenciais (OE) de Citrus reticulata, C. sinenses e C. deliciosa foram extraídos das cascas dos frutos e analisados por CG-EM. O limoneno foi o constituinte majoritário encontrado nos óleos essenciais avaliados, nas concentrações de 98,54%, 91,65% e 91,27% para C. sinensis, C. reticulata e C. deliciosa, respectivamente. Os maiores potenciais de inibição do crescimento micelial foi observado na dose de 300 µL dos óleos. Os óleos de Citrus inibiram em 82,91% (C. deliciosa), 65,82% (C. sinensis) e 63,46% (C. reticulata) o crescimento do fungo. A atividade anti-Sclerotinia sclerotiorum do limoneno 90% puro e em diferentes doses (20, 50, 100, 200 e 300 µL) foi também investigada e este monoterpeno demonstrou-se altamente ativo inibindo 100% o crescimento do fungo inclusive nas doses de 200 e 300 µL. Este é o primeiro relato sobre o efeito inibitório in vitro dos óleos essenciais destas três espécies de Citrus e os resultados deste estudo mostram que existe uma boa perspectiva de uso destes produtos naturais experimentalmente para controlar o S. sclerotiorum tanto em condições de estufa como em condições de campo.

Microbiological quality of honeys marketed in Recife - PE on isotopic evaluation / Qualidade microbiológica de méis comercializados em Recife - PE submetidos à avaliação isotópica

Microbiological analysis and adulterants researches contribute to surveillance of honey: both ensure trade of the products with sanitary and nutritional quality. The main microorganisms identified in honey are fungi and coliforms, and more frequent adulterations by sugars and syrups of the C4 plants, like sugar cane and corn. In this context, the objective of this work was to investigate the microbiological quality of pure and adulterated honeys marketed in Recife - PE, Brazil. In full, 55 honey samples were submitted to isotopic evaluation honey and its protein, and to search of mold and yeasts; coliforms 35ºC and 45ºC. The results revealed that 31 (56,36%) samples were adulterated with sugars or syrup of the C4 plants and 46 (83,64%) honeys were contaminated with molds and yeasts. Pure and adulterated honeys with sugars or syrups of the C4 plants, contaminated for fungi, were marketed in Recife - PE, Brazil. Its ingestion may harm the consumer when acquire products with microbial contamination.

As análises microbiológicas e as pesquisas de adulterantes contribuem à fiscalização do mel: ambas garantem o comércio de produtos com melhor qualidade sanitária e menor depreciação nutricional. Os principais micro-organismos encontrados no mel são os fungos e coliformes, e as adulterações mais frequentes são por adição de açúcares e xaropes de plantas C4, como os de cana-de-açúcar e milho. Neste contexto, o objetivo deste trabalho foi pesquisar a qualidade microbiológica de méis puros e adulterados comercializados em Recife - PE, Brasil. No total, 55 amostras foram submetidas à avaliação isotópica do mel e de sua proteína, assim como à pesquisa de bolores e leveduras; coliformes 35ºC e 45ºC. Os resultados revelaram que 31 (56,36%) méis estavam adulterados com açúcares ou xaropes provenientes de plantas C4 e 46 (83,64%) apresentaram contaminação por bolores e leveduras. Méis puros e adulterados com açúcares ou xaropes provenientes de plantas C4, contaminados por fungos, são comercializados em Recife - PE, Brasil. Sua ingestão pode causar prejuízos à população consumidora pelo risco de pessoas adquirirem produtos com contaminação microbiana.

Microbiological quality of honeys marketed in Recife - PE on isotopic evaluation / Qualidade microbiológica de méis comercializados em Recife - PE submetidos à avaliação isotópica

Microbiological analysis and adulterants researches contribute to surveillance of honey: both ensure trade of the products with sanitary and nutritional quality. The main microorganisms identified in honey are fungi and coliforms, and more frequent adulterations by sugars and syrups of the C4 plants, like sugar cane and corn. In this context, the objective of this work was to investigate the microbiological quality of pure and adulterated honeys marketed in Recife - PE, Brazil. In full, 55 honey samples were submitted to isotopic evaluation honey and its protein, and to search of mold and yeasts; coliforms 35ºC and 45ºC. The results revealed that 31 (56,36%) samples were adulterated with sugars or syrup of the C4 plants and 46 (83,64%) honeys were contaminated with molds and yeasts. Pure and adulterated honeys with sugars or syrups of the C4 plants, contaminated for fungi, were marketed in Recife - PE, Brazil. Its ingestion may harm the consumer when acquire products with microbial contamination.(AU)

As análises microbiológicas e as pesquisas de adulterantes contribuem à fiscalização do mel: ambas garantem o comércio de produtos com melhor qualidade sanitária e menor depreciação nutricional. Os principais micro-organismos encontrados no mel são os fungos e coliformes, e as adulterações mais frequentes são por adição de açúcares e xaropes de plantas C4, como os de cana-de-açúcar e milho. Neste contexto, o objetivo deste trabalho foi pesquisar a qualidade microbiológica de méis puros e adulterados comercializados em Recife - PE, Brasil. No total, 55 amostras foram submetidas à avaliação isotópica do mel e de sua proteína, assim como à pesquisa de bolores e leveduras; coliformes 35ºC e 45ºC. Os resultados revelaram que 31 (56,36%) méis estavam adulterados com açúcares ou xaropes provenientes de plantas C4 e 46 (83,64%) apresentaram contaminação por bolores e leveduras. Méis puros e adulterados com açúcares ou xaropes provenientes de plantas C4, contaminados por fungos, são comercializados em Recife - PE, Brasil. Sua ingestão pode causar prejuízos à população consumidora pelo risco de pessoas adquirirem produtos com contaminação microbiana.(AU)

Rapid PCR-based assay for Sclerotinia sclerotiorum detection on soybean seeds

Caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, white mold is an important seed-transmitted disease of soybean (Glycine max). Incubation-based methods available for the detection and quantification of seed-borne inoculum such as the blotter test, paper roll and Neon-S assay are time-consuming, laborious, and not always sensitive. In this study, we developed and evaluated a molecular assay for the detection of S. sclerotiorum in soybean seeds using a species-specific PCR (polymerase chain reaction) primer set and seed soaking (without DNA extraction) for up to 72 h. The PCR products were amplified in all the samples infected with the pathogen, but not in the other samples of plant material or the other seed-borne fungi DNA. The minimum amount of DNA detected was 10 pg, or one artificially infested seed in a 400-seed sample (0.25 % fungal incidence) and one naturally infected seed in a 300-seed sample (0.33 % incidence). The PCR-based assay was rapid ( 9 h), did not require DNA extraction and was very sensitive.

Rapid PCR-based assay for Sclerotinia sclerotiorum detection on soybean seeds

Caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, white mold is an important seed-transmitted disease of soybean (Glycine max). Incubation-based methods available for the detection and quantification of seed-borne inoculum such as the blotter test, paper roll and Neon-S assay are time-consuming, laborious, and not always sensitive. In this study, we developed and evaluated a molecular assay for the detection of S. sclerotiorum in soybean seeds using a species-specific PCR (polymerase chain reaction) primer set and seed soaking (without DNA extraction) for up to 72 h. The PCR products were amplified in all the samples infected with the pathogen, but not in the other samples of plant material or the other seed-borne fungi DNA. The minimum amount of DNA detected was 10 pg, or one artificially infested seed in a 400-seed sample (0.25 % fungal incidence) and one naturally infected seed in a 300-seed sample (0.33 % incidence). The PCR-based assay was rapid ( 9 h), did not require DNA extraction and was very sensitive.(AU)

Atividade de óleos e extratos vegetais sobre germinação carpogênica e crescimento micelial de Sclerotinia sclerotiorum / Activity of plant extracts on the carpogenic germination and mycelial growth of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

A germinação carpogênica e o crescimento micelial de Sclerotinia sclerotiorum foram avaliados sob extratos metanólicos de Annona cacans, A. coriacea, A. crassiflora, A. dioica, A. sylvatica, Geophila repens, Guettarda viburnoides, Palicourea crocea, Schinus terebinthifolius e Trichilia silvatica, e sob as frações hexânica, hidrometanólica, clorofórmica e acetato de etila de A. cacans e óleo essencial de S. terebinthifolius. A concentração utilizada foi de 1.000 ppm para os extratos e de 100 ppm para as frações. Os extratos vegetais e as frações foram incorporados em meio ágar-água, que foi vertido em caixas gerbox com 20 escleródios. O crescimento micelial foi avaliado em óleo essencial de S. terebinthifolius, nas concentrações de 0, 100 e 1.000 ppm, incorporado ao meio BDA (Batata-Dextrose-Ágar). A germinação carpogênica apresentou-se menor sob os extratos de G. repens, P. crocea e S. terebinthifolius e sob as frações acetato de etila e clorofórmica de A. cacans. O número de apotécios formados por gerbox foi menor com o extrato de A. cacans. O crescimento micelial apresentou 10% de inibição na maior concentração do óleo essencial de S. terebinthifolius.(AU)

The efect of methanolic extracts of Annona cacans, A. coriacea, A. crassiflora, A. dioica, A. sylvatica, Geophila repens, Guettarda viburnoides, Palicourea crocea, Schinus terebinthifolius e Trichilia silvatica, and A. cacans hexane, ethyl etila, aqueous and chloroform fractions and the essential oil of S. terebinthifolius on mycelial growth and carpogenic germination of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum was evaluated. Te concentrations are 1,000 ppm for the extracts and 100 ppm for the fractions. To evaluate the germination, carpogenic, extracts and fractions were incorporated in agar-water that was poured into gerboxes where 20 sclerotia were distributed. To evaluate the mycelial growth, essential oil of S. terebinthifolius in concentrations of 0, 100 and 1,000 ppm was incorporated into the PDA and then poured into Petri dishes, to where pathogen mycelial discs were transferred. Extracts of G. repens, P. crocea and S. terebinthifolius and fractions ethyl acetate and chloroform of Annona cacans reduced the carpogenic germination of sclerotia of S. sclerotiorum and the extract of A. cacans reduced the number of apothecia formed. Mycelial growth showed 10% inhibition at the highest concentration of essential oil of S. terebinthifolius.(AU)