• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.160-169
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• 2022

In the present study we evaluated the efficacy of a bioformulation of Streptomyces cameroonensis for control of black pod disease in cocoa and enhancement of seedling growth. The formulation developed using talc powder and cassava starch as carriers showed high shelf-life of 1.07 × 10⁶ CFU/g after six months storage at 4℃. The formulation was tested for inhibition of spore germination in Phytophthora megakarya and showed 100% inhibition at 10% (w/v) of formulation. To determine the efficacy of the formulation, we performed an in planta assay in the greenhouse on two hybrids of cocoa seedlings, the tolerant SNK413 × (♂) T79/467 and the susceptible UPA 134× (♂) SCA 12. Detached leaf assay showed a significant reduction in the disease severity index of about 67% for the tolerant hybrid and 55% for the susceptible hybrid compared to non-treated plants. A significant enhancement in stem length, leaf surface area and root weight was observed. Analysis of biochemical markers of defense showed a significant increase in total polyphenol, flavonoid, and total protein contents. There was also significant upregulation of PR-proteins such as chitinases, peroxidases and β-1, 3-glucanases following treatment of both tolerant and susceptible hybrids, though with a higher level of synthesis in the tolerant hybrids. A significant increase was also observed in polyphenol oxidase activities in plants treated with the formulation. This work demonstrated the stability and effectiveness of the S. cameroonensis powder formulation in suppressing black pod disease in cocoa and subsequently enhancing the growth of seedlings.

• 식물병연구
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.297-308
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• 2015

참깨 종자전염성 병해를 방제하기 위하여 다양한 유용미생물을 함유하는 김치, 고추장, 된장, 간장, 막걸리를 채집하여 식품 추출물을 조제하고 종자전염성병원균에 대한 억제 효과를 조사하였다. 추가로 식품유래 미생물의 참깨 종자전염성 병해 억제 효과를 in vitro 및 in vivo 조건하에서 조사하였다. 50개 식품추출물에 처리한 참깨 종자를 샤레상에 처리하였을 때 20개 식품추출물이 유묘썩음증상을 92% 이상 감소시켰고, 7개 식품 추출물 처리는 온실조건에서 지상부 출현율을 58.3-66.8% 향상시키는 것으로 나타났다. 여러 발효식품으로부터 얻은 218종의 발효미생물 중 7종의 종자전염성 병원균에 대하여 높은 항균활성을 보였던 29균주를 처리하여 종자소독효과를 검정한 결과, 20균주가 병 억제 효과가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 20균주 중 13균주는 모썩음 증상을 유의성 있게 감소시켜 건전주율을 향상시키는 것으로 나타났다. 16S rDNA region의 염기서열분석을 통해 in vitro 및 in vivo에서 항균활성 및 종자소독 효과를 보인 식품유래 유용미생물 16종에 대한 동정을 수행하였다. 그 결과 14균주는 Bacillus 속 세균으로, 막걸리로부터 분리된 2균주는 Saccharomyces 속으로 동정되었다. 발효식품에서 분리된 선발 균주는 대부분 B. amyloliquifaciens인 것으로 나타났다. 선발 균주 중 B. amyloliquefaciens Gcj2-1와 B. amyloliquefaciens Gcj3-1를 코팅제로 bentonite, kaolin, talc 및 zeolite를 첨가 혼화하여 제제화하였을 때 두 균주 공히 talc와 kaolin 제형이 억제 효과가 우수하였고 그 다음이 zeolite 제형이었다. 그러나 bentonite 제형의 경우에는 타 제형에 비해 억제 효과가 낮게 나타났다. 선발된 발효식품유래 미생물은 in vitro와 온실조건에서 참깨 종자전염성병 방제에 있어서 효과적인 것으로 확인되었다. 이상의 결과를 근거로 국내산 발효식품 추출물 및 발효식품 유래 미생물은 참깨 종자소독용 방제제로서 사용될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• 식물병연구
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.353-358
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• 2018

본 연구팀에서 개발한 키틴분해미생물 대량배양 bioformulated product는 다양한 작물의 병과 선충의 생물적 방제에 성공적으로 이용되어 왔다. 이 연구에서는 개발된 키틴분해미생물 대량배양 기술을 활용하여 인삼 모잘록병의 생물적 방제법을 확립하고자 수행하였다. 인삼 잘록병 오염 토양을 이용한 포트에서 키틴최소배지에서 배양한 키틴분해미생물 Chrobacterium sp.와 L. enzymogenes 혼합배양액 처리구에는 인삼의 출아율과 인삼 잘록병율이 통계적으로 유의하게 감소하였다. 개발된 키틴분해미생물 배양액의 생물적 방제 능력은 희석여부와 처리시기에 따라 차이를 보였다. 인삼 포장에서 혼합배양액을 파종 전 종자침지하고 출아기에는 토양관주하였을 때, 본포의 2년생 인삼에서 배양원액은 2회 토양관주, 10배 희석액은 3회 토양관주에서 높은 방제효과를 나타냈다. 토직 본포의 경우 배양 원액의 종자 침지에 의한 방제효과는 낮았지만, 종자침지 후 1회 또는 2회 토양관주는 살균제인 톨클로로포스메틸수화제의 종자분의소독과 비슷한 수준의 방제효과를 보였다. 이러한 결과는 Chromobacterium sp. C-61와 L. enzymogenes C-3의 혼합배양액을 이용하여 인삼 잘록병 방제에 화학적 살균제를 대신할 수 있을 효과적인 대안이 될 수 있을 것이다.

• The Plant Pathology Journal
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.390-395
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• 2011

Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum has become a serious problem world-wide and relies heavily on chemical fungicides. We selected Pseudomonas sp. NJ134 to develop an effective biocontrol strategy. This strain shows strong antagonistic activity against F. oxysporum. Biochemical analyses of ethyl-acetate extracts of NJ134 culture filtrates showed that 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol (DAPG) was the major compound inhibiting in vitro growth of F. oxysporum. DAPG production was greatly enhanced in the NJ134 strain by adding mannitol to the growth media, and in vitro antagonistic activity against F. oxysporum increased. Bioformulations developed from growth of NJ134 in sterile bean media with mannitol as the carbon source under plastic bags resulted in effective biocontrol efficacy against Fusarium wilt. The efficacy of the bioformulated product depended on the carbon source and dose. Mannitol amendment in the bean-based formulation showed strong effective biocontrol against tomato Fusarium wilt through increased DAPG levels and a higher cell density compared to that in a glucose-amended formulation. These results suggest that this bioformulated product could be a new effective biocontrol system to control Fusarium wilt in the field.

• International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.133-138
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• 2003

Five seed kernel namely, Neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.), Pongamia (Pongamia glabra L. Pierre), Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.), Mahua (Madhuca indica Gmel.) and Shikakai (Acacia cancinna De.) were tested against hatching of eggs and larval mortality of Meloidogyne incognita causing root knot disease in mulberry along with Furadan (Carbofuran) and Bionema (a bioformulation developed from Verticillium chlamydosporium) for comparison. Results revealed that highest hush-up of hatching was observed in Neem (77.40%) and Pongamia (75.99%) seed kernel extracts at 100% concentration over the check. Similarly, highest larval mortality was observed in Neem and Pongamia by 76.00% and 74.50%, respectively at 100% concentration after 72 hrs of exposure period. Pot culture studies revealed that pre-application of seed kernel powders (20 days before inoculation of nematode) found to be more effective in controlling the root knot disease than post application. In pre application of seed kernel powders, maximum reduction of root knots was observed in case of Neem seed kernel powder (54.85%) followed by Pongamia (51.9%). Similar trend was also observed in reduction of egg masses/plant and nematode population ／250 cc soil. Rest of the seed kernel extracts was found to be less effective in suppression of hatching, enhancing the larval mortality and controlling the root knot disease. However, application of Furadan and Bionema tested for the comparison were found to be more effective than seed kernel powders. The generated information seems to be useful in developing an ecofriendly integrated approach for the control of root knot nematode disease in mulberry.

• The Plant Pathology Journal
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.341-350
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• 2019

Streptomyces padanus PMS-702 strain produces a polyene macrolide antibiotic fungichromin and displays antagonistic activities against many phytopathogenic fungi. In the present study, experimental formulations were assessed to improve the production of fungichromin, the efficacy of PMS-702 on the suppression of sporangial germination, and the reduction of cucumber downy mildew caused by Pseudoperonospora cubensis. PMS-702 strain cultured in a soybean meal-glucose (SMG) medium led to low levels of fungichromin accumulation and sporangial germination suppression. Increasing medium compositions and adding plant oils (noticeably coconut oil) in SMG significantly increased fungichromin production from 68 to $1,999.6{\mu}g/ml$. Microscopic examination reveals that the resultant suspensions significantly reduced sporangial germination and caused cytoplasmic aggregation. Greenhouse trials reveal that the application of PMS-702 cultural suspensions reduced downy mildew severity considerably. The addition of Tween 80 into the synthetic medium while culturing PMS-702 further increased the suppressive efficacy of downy mildew severity, particularly when applied at 24 h before inoculation or co-applied with inoculum. Fungichromin at $50{\mu}g/ml$ induced phytotoxicity showing minor necrosis surrounded with light yellowish halos on cucumber leaves. The concentration that leads to 90% inhibition (IC90) of sporangial germination was estimated to be around $10{\mu}g/ml$. The results provide a strong possibility of using the S. padanus PMS-702 strain as a biocontrol agent to control other plant pathogens.

• The Plant Pathology Journal
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.238-244
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• 2010

Spatial and temporal distribution of Bacillus licheniformis N1 was investigated over time on the leaves, petioles and crowns of the strawberry plants. Bacterial population on the strawberry plants was quantified over time by selective plating. Bacterial population of N1 containing a plasmid pWH43G carrying green fluorescent protein (GFP) declined relatively faster on the plant surface as compared to the Strain N1 itself. However, this result was found to be enough to utilize the strain to visualize bacterial colonization on the plant surface. When B. licheniformis N1 was treated together with Silwet L-77 at 0.03%, the bacterial population on plant surface persisted for up to 7 days. B. licheniformis N1 (pWH43G) containing Silwet L-77 was applied on the strawberry plants and the GFP expressing bacteria were visualized by confocal laser scanning microscopy. Bacterial persistence was also investigated in a growth chamber and in a plastic house after N1 bioformulation treatment on the strawberry plant. The Strain N1 colonized three different tissues well and persisted over 3 to 5 days on the strawberry plants. They formed bacterial aggregates on plant surfaces for at least 3 days, resulting in a biofilm to resist fluctuating plant surface environment. However, the bacterial persistence dramatically declined after 7 days in all tested tissues in a plastic house. This study suggest that B. licheniformis N1 colonizes the strawberry plant surface and persists for a long time in a controlled growth chamber, while it can not persist over 7 days on the plant surface in a plastic house.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.607-620
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• 2023

The biocontrol approach using beneficial microorganisms to control crop diseases is becoming an essential alternative to chemical fungicides. Therefore, new and efficient biocontrol agents (BCA) are needed. In this study, a rhizospheric actinomycete isolate showed unique and promising antagonistic activity against three of the most common phytopathogenic fungi, Fusarium oxysporum MH105, Rhizoctonia solani To18, and Alternaria brassicicola CBS107. Identification of the antagonistic strain, which was performed according to spore morphology and cell wall chemotype, suggested that it belongs to the Nocardiopsaceae. Furthermore, cultural, physiological, and biochemical characteristics, together with phylogenetic analysis of the 16S rRNA gene (OP869859.1), indicated the identity of this strain to Nocardiopsis alba. The cell-free filtrate (CFF) of the strain was evaluated for its antifungal potency, and the resultant inhibition zone diameters ranged from 17.0 ± 0.92 to 19.5 ± 0.28 mm for the tested fungal species. Additionally, the CFF was evaluated in vitro to control Fusarium wilt disease in Vicia faba using the spraying method under greenhouse conditions, and the results showed marked differences in virulence between the control and treatment plants, indicating the biocontrol efficacy of this actinomycete. A promising plant-growth promoting (PGP) ability in seed germination and seedling growth of V. faba was also recorded in vitro for the CFF, which displayed PGP traits of phosphate solubilization (48 mg/100 ml) as well as production of indole acetic acid (34 ㎍/ml) and ammonia (20 ㎍/ml). This study provided scientific validation that the new rhizobacterium Nocardiopsis alba strain BH35 could be further utilized in bioformulation and possesses biocontrol and plant growth-promoting capabilities.