scholarly journals Micromycetes colonizing and damaging leaves of evergreen rhododendron (Rhododendron L.) in nursery

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Kowalik ◽  
Barbara Kierpiec-Baran ◽  
Klaudia Duda-Franiak
Keyword(s):  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Species Composition ◽  
Alternaria Alternata ◽  
Ornamental Plants ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Epicoccum Nigrum ◽  
Susceptibility To Infection ◽  
Trichoderma Koningii ◽  
Sordaria Fimicola ◽  
Humicola Grisea

In May and October 2010–2012, mycological studies were conducted on 10 cultivars of rhododendron bushes growing in containers in the nursery of ornamental plants. Out of 3000 specimens of infested leaf fragments, 2566 fungal colonies belonging to 41 species were isolated. The following species colonizing the leaves and causing their necrosis were extracted in the largest number of colonies: <em>Alternaria alternata</em>, <em>Aspergillus niger</em>, <em>Epicoccum nigrum</em>, <em>Humicola grisea</em>, <em>Pestalotiopsis sydowiana</em>, <em>Phoma pomorum</em>, <em>Sordaria fimicola</em>, <em>Trichoderma koningii</em>, <em>Trichoderma polysporum</em>, <em>Truncatella truncata</em>, <em>Umbelopsis isabellina</em> and others. The research showed that the micromycetes colonies colonizing and damaging rhododendron leaves varied in species composition and number of colonies in different years and at different times. The study determined which rhododendron cultivars were characterized by good health and which had the greatest susceptibility to infection by micromycetes.

scholarly journals Diversity of fungi colonizing leaves of Rhododendron (Rhododendron L.) cuttings

2014 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-26
Author(s):  
Barbara Kierpiec-Baran ◽  
Małgorzata Żołna ◽  
Maria Kowalik
Keyword(s):  
Alternaria Alternata ◽  
Home Gardens ◽  
Large Majority ◽  
Mucor Hiemalis ◽  
Epicoccum Nigrum ◽  
Trichoderma Koningii ◽  
Aspergillus Brasiliensis ◽  
Green Areas ◽  
Sordaria Fimicola ◽  
Ornamental Shrub

<p>Rhododendrons (<em>Rhododendron</em> L.) are shrubs whose attractiveness is determined by their multi-coloured flowers and evergreen leaves. Necroses visible on the leaves of rhododendron cuttings diminish the suitability of nursery material for marketing. These symptoms are most frequently caused by fungi. The investigations were conducted in 2010–2011 in an ornamental shrub nursery to identify fungi colonizing the phyllosphere of rhododendron cuttings and causing leaf necroses. The material for analysis consisted of leaves of 11 rhododendron cultivars. 550 leaves were collected from 110 half-year-old cuttings for mycological analysis. Over 350 fungal colonies belonging to 15 species were isolated from the leaves of rhododendron cuttings. The dominants included: <em>Pestalotiopsis</em> <em>sydowiana</em>, <em>Trichoderma koningii</em> and <em>Alternaria alternata</em>. The influents included: <em>Aspergillus brasiliensis</em>, <em>Mucor hiemalis</em> f. <em>hiemalis</em>,<em> Epicoccum nigrum</em>, <em>Sordaria fimicola</em> and <em>Umbelopsis isabellina</em>. A large majority of the fungi preferred the phyllosphere environment of Yakushima rhododendron (<em>R. yakushimanum</em>) cultivars ‘Sneezy’ and ‘Golden Torch’ as well as of the large-flowered cultivars ‘Flautando’, ‘Dominik’, and ‘Simona’. The phyllosphere of the large-flowered cultivars ‘Bernstein’, ‘Nova Zembla’, and ‘Goldbuckett’ was a reservoir for many fungal colonies and fungi species. The cultivars less susceptible to colonization by fungi and the most promising for planting in green areas and home gardens are the large-flowered cultivars ‘Bernstein’, ‘Nova Zembla’, ‘Goldbuckett’, ‘Rasputin’, and ‘Roseum Elegans’.</p>

scholarly journals Fungi and fungi-like Oomycetes isolated from affected leaves of rhododendron

2013 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-27
Author(s):  
Maria Kowalik
Keyword(s):  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Botrytis Cinerea ◽  
Alternaria Alternata ◽  
Phytophthora Cinnamomi ◽  
Green Areas ◽  
Sordaria Fimicola

The aim of the work is to identify fungi and fungi-like Oomycetes occurring on affected leaves of rhododendron <em>Rhododendron</em> L. Mycological analyses were carried out on 200 leaves collected from green areas of Kraków from May till September 2005. Isolated fungi-like Oomycetes belonged to 67 taxa. The most frequently found fungi included: <em>Alternaria alternata, Aspergillus niger, Botrytis cinerea, Coelophoma empetri, Nigrospora sphaerica, Pestalotia sydowiana, Phialophora cyclaminis, Phomopsis archeri, Septoria azalea</em> and <em>Sordaria fimicola</em>. Among fungi-like organisms <em>Phytophthora cinnamomi</em> and <em>P. citricola</em> were isolated.

scholarly journals Micromycetes on climbing roses leaves (Rosa L.) in the Botanic Garden of the Jagiellonian University in Cracow

2015 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Kowalik ◽  
Klaudia Duda-Franiak
Keyword(s):  
Alternaria Alternata ◽  
Black Spot ◽  
Growing Season ◽  
High Abundance ◽  
Botanic Garden ◽  
Epicoccum Nigrum ◽  
Diplocarpon Rosae ◽  
Sordaria Fimicola ◽  
Penicillium Brevicompactum

<p>Micromycetes inhabiting the leaves of 20 cultivars of climbing roses (<em>Rosa</em> L.), grown in Botanic Garden of the Jagiellonian University in Cracow was investigated in the three successive years of research. Sixty-five taxa of of micromycetes was recorded with a few species dominating: <em>Alternaria alternata</em>, <em>Epicoccum nigrum</em>, <em>Pestalotia rosae</em>, <em>Penicillium brevicompactum</em> and <em>Sordaria fimicola</em>, accompanied by various other microfungi. A high abundance of rose black spot caused by <em>Diplocarpon rosae</em> was also observed. The affected leaves revealed advancing necrosis, substantially enhancing at the end of the growing season. Defoliation took place from June to October. Micromycetes inhabiting the leaves of climbing roses in Botanic Garden of the Jagiellonian University in Cracow considerably deteriorated the decorative aspect of the plants.</p>

scholarly journals Phytopathogenic mycobiom of raspberry varieties (Rubus idaeus L.) Joan J and Himbo-top in the conditions of organic production

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-101
Author(s):  
V.O. Mineralova ◽  
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A.I. Parfeniuk ◽  
O.I. Mineralov ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Species Composition ◽  
Alternaria Alternata ◽  
Radial Growth ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Rubus Idaeus ◽  
Rhizospheric Soil ◽  
Plant Leaves ◽  
Vegetative Organs ◽  
Significant Differentiation

The results of researches of influence of raspberry plant varieties on the species composition of micromycetes in rhizospheric soil and on vegetative organs of plants in the conditions of organic production are given. The mycobiota of raspberry varieties Joan J and Himbo-Top during plant ontogenesis was analyzed and the species composition of phytopathogenic micromycetes in the rhizosphere and on plant leaves was established. It was found that the population is dominated by fungi of following species: Septoria rubi, West, Botrytis cinerea, Pers, Aspergillus niger, V. Tiegh, Alternaria alternata, (Fr.) Keissl., Fusarium graminearum, Schwabe, regardless of the phase of ontogenesis of plants that produce mycotoxins, and can cause disease in animals and humans. According to the results of research, it can be assumed that in the phase of inflorescence growth in the mycobiota of rhizospheric soil and on the vegetative organs of raspberry plants of Joan J and Himbo-Top the greatest competitiveness can be characterized by isolates of fungi Septoria rubi and Alternaria alternata. The obtained results indicate a significant differentiation of the studied varieties by the reaction of interaction between plants, microorganisms and the environment. Thus, while in the mycobiota of rhizospheric soil and vegetative organs of raspberry plants of the Joan J variety during intensive fruiting of plants the isolates of Aspergillus flavus fungi were characterized by the greatest competitiveness, in Himbo-Top cultivar the highest rates of radial growth were shown by isolates of Aspergillus oryzae and Alternaria alternata

scholarly journals Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activities of the Fungal Metabolites Isolated from the Marine Endophytes Epicoccum nigrum M13 and Alternaria alternata 13A

Marine Drugs ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 232
Author(s):  
M. Mallique Qader ◽  
Ahmed A. Hamed ◽  
Sylvia Soldatou ◽  
Mohamed Abdelraof ◽  
Mohamed E. Elawady ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alternaria Alternata ◽  
Antibacterial Effect ◽  
Saline Lake ◽  
2D Nmr ◽  
Fungal Metabolites ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Epicoccum Nigrum ◽  
Wadi El Natrun ◽  
New Compounds

Epicotripeptin (1), a new cyclic tripeptide along with four known cyclic dipeptides (2–5) and one acetamide derivative (6) were isolated from seagrass-associated endophytic fungus Epicoccum nigrum M13 recovered from the Red Sea. Additionally, two new compounds, cyclodidepsipeptide phragamide A (7) and trioxobutanamide derivative phragamide B (8), together with eight known compounds (9–16), were isolated from plant-derived endophyte Alternaria alternata 13A collected from a saline lake of Wadi El Natrun depression in the Sahara Desert. The structures of the isolated compounds were determined based on the 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopic data, HRESIMS data, and a comparison with the reported literature. The absolute configurations of 1 and 7 were established by advanced Marfey’s and Mosher’s ester analyses. The antimicrobial screening indicated that seven of the tested compounds exhibited considerable (MIC range of 2.5–5 µg/mL) to moderate (10–20 µg/mL) antibacterial effect against the tested Gram-positive strains and moderate to weak (10–30 µg/mL) antibacterial effect against Gram-negative strains. Most of the compounds exhibited weak or no activity against the tested Gram-negative strains. On the other hand, four of the tested compounds showed considerable antibiofilm effects against biofilm forming Gram-positive and Gram-negative strains.

scholarly journals Qualidade sanitária e fisiológica de sementes de abóbora variedade Menina Brasileira

2006 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 158-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derblai Casaroli ◽  
Danton C. Garcia ◽  
Marlove F. B. Muniz ◽  
Nilson L. de Menezes
Keyword(s):  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Fusarium Oxysporum ◽  
Alternaria Alternata ◽  
Penicillium Digitatum ◽  
Cucurbita Moschata ◽  
Rhizopus Stolonifer ◽  
Cladosporium Cucumerinum

O trabalho teve como objetivos avaliar e correlacionar a qualidade sanitária e fisiológica de sementes de abóbora, variedade Menina Brasileira (Cucurbita moschata.). Foram avaliados dois lotes de sementes de abóbora produzidas no sistema agroecológico e quatro no sistema convencional, com e sem tratamento químico. Os lotes foram submetidos aos testes de sanidade, seguindo a metodologia do "Blotter test", com congelamento, germinação e vigor (primeira contagem, índice de velocidade de germinação, envelhecimento acelerado e emergência de plântulas). Os resultados indicaram a separação dos lotes de diferentes origens a partir da qualidade sanitária e fisiológica, onde as maiores incidências de fungos foram observadas nos lotes agroecológicos e o maior potencial fisiológico foi observado nos lotes de origem convencional não tratados. Foram encontrados os fungos Fusarium oxysporum, Alternaria alternata, Cladosporium cucumerinum, Aspergillus niger, Penicillium digitatum, Rhizopus stolonifer e Phoma terrestris. A qualidade sanitária não interferiu na qualidade fisiológica das sementes de abóbora, variedade Menina Brasileira.

scholarly journals Seasonal fluctuations of phyllosphere and phylloplane fungi of Egyptian wheat

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. B. Mazen ◽  
S. I. Abdel-Hafez ◽  
G. M. Shaban
Keyword(s):  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Alternaria Alternata ◽  
Seasonal Fluctuations ◽  
Frequent Species ◽  
Phylloplane Fungi

Forty-nine species and 20 genera were collected irora the phyllosphere and phylloplane of wheat plants on 1% glucose and 50% sucrose-Czapek's agar at 28°C. The total counts of phyllospbere and phylloplane fungi displayed seasonal periodicities and the highest counts were found in April and May 1977, 1978. In the case of phyllosphere the most frequent species were <i>Aspergillus niger, Penicillium corylophilum</i> and <i>Alternaria alternata</i>; in the phylloplane <i>Aspergillus niger</i> and <i>A. flavus</i>.

scholarly journals Changes of dipteran pests in agricultural, horticultural and ornamental plants during the 20th century

2008 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 279-288 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hana Šefrová
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Species Composition ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
Ornamental Plants ◽  
The Czech Republic

Results of an analysis of dipteran pests composition and changes of their importance in agricultural, horticultural and ornamental plants during the 20th century are given. Even 89 Diptera species have been registered as pests of these plants (1.1 % of all species known in the Czech Republic). Of these ca 14 (16%) species caused regular and important and other 23 (26%) species occasional damages. The remaining 52 (58%) species are unimportant, local and sporadic pests. Only small changes (10% maximally) in the species composition of more important dipteran pests have been registered during the century.

scholarly journals Zinc Supplements in COVID-19 Pathogenesis-Current Perspectives

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Majeed M ◽  
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Chavez M ◽  
Nagabhushanam K ◽  
Mundkur L ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antiviral Activity ◽  
Trace Element ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽  
Zinc Supplement ◽  
Susceptibility To Infection ◽  
Nutrition Research ◽  
Zinc Supplements

Zinc is an indispensable trace element required for several critical functions of the human body. Deficiencies of micronutrients can impair immune function and increase susceptibility to infectious disease. It is noteworthy that higher susceptibility to the SARS-CoV-2 viral infection is seen in individuals with micronutrient deficiencies and poorer overall nutrition. Research in the last two decades suggests that one-third of the global population may be deficient in zinc, which affects the health and well-being of individuals of all ages and gender. Zinc deficiency is now considered one of the factors associated with susceptibility to infection and the detrimental progression of COVID-19. The trace element is essential for immunocompetence and antiviral activity, rendering zinc supplements highly popular and widely consumed. Zinc supplements are required in small doses daily, and their absorption is affected by food rich in fiber and phytase. The organic forms of zinc such as picolinate, citrate, acetate, gluconate, and the monomethionine complexes are better absorbed and have biological effects at lower doses than inorganic salts. Considering the present global scenario, choosing the right zinc supplement is essential for maintaining good health. In the present review, we reexamine the role of zinc in immunity and antiviral activity and a comparative account of different forms of zinc supplements.

scholarly journals PRESENTATION PATTERN AND FUNGAL AGENTS SPECTRUM CAUSING OTOMMYCOSIS

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 408
Author(s):  
Kassim Dekhil
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Aspergillus Fumigatus ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Aspergillus Flavus ◽  
Species Distribution ◽  
Alternaria Alternata ◽  
Otitis Externa ◽  
Fungal Species ◽  
The Public

 Objective: This study was aimed to identify the public pattern of presentation, influencing factors, and sort the fungal species, distribution of sex of patients with otomycosis.Results: The predominant complaints were pruritus and found in 76 patients (88.73%), discomfort and pain found in 62 patients (72.09%), aural fullness in 48 patients (55.81%), tinnitus in 34 patients (39.53%), hearing impairment in 50 cases (58.31%), ear discharge in 22 patients (25.58%), and most of the symptoms seen in 36 patients (68.14%). The results showed a total of eight fungal species belong to six different genera, namely, Aspergillus, Candida, Penicillium, Rhizopus, Alternaria, and Cephalosporium were isolated during this study. Among identified fungi, Aspergillus niger was found to be the most prevalent fungal species with 35.71% followed by Candida albicans (27.55%), Aspergillus flavus (10.20%), Aspergillus fumigatus (8.16), Penicillium digitatum (6.12%) and Cephalosporium species (4.08%), and Rhizopus species (5.1%), while Alternaria alternata had the lowest percentage (6.54%).Conclusion: Otomycosis/mycotic otitis externa is still a common problem and there is a rise in the occurrence of otomycosis in latest years, especially in tropical and subtropical humid climates.

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