Surface Sterilization Method Research Articles

Surface immobilization and properties optimization of phage hydrolase against Gram-negative bacteria

Immobilized hydrolase not only reduces the production of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but also effectively improves the stability of hydrolase in external use. In this study, phage hydrolase LysSSE1 against Gram-negative bacteria were surface immobilized and optimized for their bactericidal activity. Different anti-pathogen surface materials were prepared, where LysSSE1 was immobilized on the glass surface with a silica-affinity peptide and into which different peptide linkers were introduced. Immobilized enzymes inserted into the natural amino acid peptide linker exhibited higher bactericidal activity, greater stability, and more consistent bactericidal performance compared to those without the peptide linker. Among these immobilized enzymes, LysSSE1-NL-SiAP1 exhibited the strongest bactericidal activity and the best repeatable bactericidal performance, which only reduced the original performance by about 5% after three bactericidal cycles. Modeling analysis suggested that the presence of peptide linker might increase the molecular flexibility of the proximal hydrolase domain to better interact with the bacterial substrate. Our surface immobilization strategy could be extended to other lytic proteins, providing support for the development of surface sterilization methods and materials.

Karakterisasi dan Potensi Acremonium sp. Secara In Vitro Terhadap Cendawan Patogen Fusarium oxysporum

Various natural interactions exist between fungi and plants, including mutualism and pathogenesis. This study evaluated the interaction of fungi Acremonium sp. to plants and pathogenic fungi. Acremonium sp. was isolated from the root tissue of an oil palm plant using surface sterilization methods before isolation. The potential pathogenicity interaction of Acremonium sp. was assayed towards Chinese white cabbage (Brassica rapa L. var. pekinensis) in vitro. Based on the PDA medium assay, isolated Acremonium sp. exhibited pathogenic traits against Chinese white cabbage within 14 days post-inoculation. Interestingly, Acremonium sp. showed antifungal activity against Fusarium oxysporum IPBCC.19.1468, with an average inhibition rate of 69.11%. Our data suggest the pathogenicity interaction of Acremonium sp. toward cabbage plant and fungi F. oxysporum IPBCC.19.1468.

ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF ENDOPHYTIC BACTERIA ORIGIN FROM ENDOCARP OF COCOA POD HUSK

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) is one of the leading commodities in Indonesia. Cocoa pod husk is part of the mesocarp or part of the cacao pod husk that wraps the cocoa beans. Endophytic bacteria are microbes that live in host plant tissues and do not interfere with host plant growth. This study aimed to determine characteristics of endophytic bacterial isolates contained in endocarp cocoa pod husk and to determine the antioxidant power of endophytic bacterial isolates contained in cocoa pod husk. Isolation of endophytic bacteria from the inner pod of cocoa which be expected to produce antioxidants has been carried out. Isolation of bacteria using surface sterilization method. Antioxidant test using DPPH method (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) with UV-Vis spectrophotometer at 600 nm. Two isolates out of four endophytic bacteria were obtained from the results of the preliminary test of phenolic tests, namely isolates of bacteria KK2 and KK3 which had different colony morphology. The results of the secondary metabolite test showed that the bacterial isolates KK2 and KK3 contained flavonoids and phenolics. Based on the test results, the value of IC₅₀ of bacterial isolate KK2 was 2104.58 ppm and KK3 bacterial isolate was 1123.04 ppm. The highest antioxidant activity was possessed by bacterial isolate KK3 and was classified as a very weak antioxidant.

The potential of dark septate endhophyte fungus from white jabon (Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser)

Endophytic fungi are one of the forest microbes that can be solutions for increasing the resistance of forest plants to environmental stress. Exploration and collection of endophytic fungi from the forest is important because the condition of the forest as a natural habitat for microbes has been disturbed due to degradation and deforestation. A potential plant species for forest and land rehabilitation is white jabon (Neolamarckia cadamba (Roxb.) Bosser). The research objective was to isolate and characterize endophytic fungi and to obtain the dark septate endhophyte from the roots of the white jabon which have the potential to increase plant growth. The fungus was isolated by surface sterilization method and then characterized and identified morphologically. Pathogenicity test was carried out to determine the pathogenicity of the fungus. The results of the study found ten isolates. Most of the isolated fungi showed sterile mycelia with septate hyphae, so they were not identified morphologically. The isolate of CPGS 3 isolates probably belonged to the genus Aureobasidium sp. CPGS 3, CPKR 6, and CPPS 11 isolates are candidates for dark septate endophyte fungi which have the potential to promote plant growth and not become pathogens in chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa).

Fusarium foetens AQF6 Isolated from Amentotaxus ynnanensis H.L.Li as a Prolific Source of Antioxidant Compounds

Amentotaxus yunnanensis H.L.Li is a threatened conifer distributed only in China, Laos, and Vietnam, whose fungal endophytes have not been exploited yet. The aims of this study were to screen and characterize antioxidant metabolites from endophytic fungi obtained from A. yunnanensis. Using the surface sterilization method, sixteen endophytic fungi were isolated from A. yunnanensis and classified into seven genera including Fusarium, Penicillium, Aspergillus, Diaporthe, Neopestalotiopsis, Purpureocillium, and Simplicillium through the analysis of Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) gene sequences. Among the ethyl acetate crude extracts, Fusarium foetens AQF6 contained the highest amount of polyphenol (117.76 ± 0.94 mg gallic acid equivalent/g) and flavonoid (169.01 ± 2.09 mg quercetin equivalent/g). Importantly, 400 µg/mL AQF6 extract exhibited 95.75 ± 1.1% and 85.66 ± 1.91% of 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and hydroxyl radical-scavenging activities, respectively. Chemical investigation led to the isolation and identification of a new bisabolane-type sesquiterpene fusafoetriol (FUS) and 14 known compounds, among which six pure compounds showed free-radical scavenging activity against DPPH and hydroxyl radicals. Under H2O2 stress, the yeast model Saccharomyces cerevisiae treated with 4 mM FUS showed 43.31% increase in viability. FUS has the potential to be applied in nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and food technological applications. Thus, this is the first report demonstrating the presence of endophytic fungi inhabiting A. yunnanensis and their potential as a prolific source of antioxidant metabolites.

Isolation and molecular detection of endophytic actinomycetes Nocardiopsis dassonvillei DMS 1 (MH900216) from marine sea grasses with bacterial inactivation

In recent years, new antibiotics have been discovered around the world in order to inhibit multi-drug resistant (MDR) pathogens. To overcome this problem, marine actinomycetes are an alternative choice for producing new bioactive compounds that inhibit MDR bacteria. The typical endophytic actinomycete (EA) Nocardiopsis dassonvillei (N. dassonvillei) DMS 1 (MH900216) was isolated from marine Sea grasses by surface sterilization method. After surface sterilization, it was confirmed that the pure, dry, white-colored spore producing colonies emerged from the internal tissue of the Sea grasses. The crude extract of N. dassonvillei DMS 1 (MH900216) demonstrated 8- and 10-mm zones of inhibition against A. baumannii and K. pneumoniae, respectively. The composition of N. dassonvillei DMS 1 (MH900216) with potential anti-bacterial properties was studied by GC-MS analysis and exhibited 22 chemical compounds. Subsequently, the molecular identification and phylogenetic construction of the isolated EA strain was confirmed as N. dassonvillei DMS 1 (MH900216). The liquid-liquid extraction of the compound demonstrated 24- and 26-mm zones of inhibition against A. baumannii and K. pneumoniae, respectively. Furthermore, the purified crude compound demonstrated 92% and 94% cell death against A. baumannii and K. pneumoniae, respectively, at a minimum inhibitory concentration of 500 μg/mL. Overall, the present study demonstrated the antibacterial properties of the EA N. dassonvillei DMS 1 (MH900216) isolated from Sea grasses and their importance as alternative sources for discovering new antibiotics to inhibit MDR bacteria.

Comparison of Surface Sterilization Methods for the Analysis of insect gut microbiota: Solenopsis invicta (Formicidae) as an example

The gut microbiota of vertebrates and invertebrates has become the focus of recent research. However, current sterilizing practices need more systematic quantitative methods due to limitations caused by their minute body size. Thus, an effective sterilization process incorporating organic and inorganic methods to obtain invertebrate microbiota, particularly when evaluating smaller insects, has yet to be elucidated. This study investigated if the whole abdomen should be utilized as the material to sterilize and examined whether physical and chemical surface sterilization methods could be combined to facilitate the acquisition of gut microbiota from theimported red fire ant (Solenopsis invicta Buren, 1972). Eight methods were designed by incorporating three chemical reagents (sterile water, 2.0 mg/L NaClO, and 75% ethanol) and one physical treatment (250 nm UV). The length range of the amplified fragment in the red imported fire ant is 401-450 bp. According to the results of the GLM regression model and interaction effect model, none of these factors (sterile water, 2.0 mg/L NaClO, and 75% ethanol, 250 nm UV) were significant for statistical regression of the Chao index, and these factors did not significantly interact with each other. Based on Alpha and Beta diversity analysis, none of the methods significantly affected the diversity of insects’ gut microbiome. Finally, we suggested that it is feasible for different species of small insects to select appropriate methods according to the current situation. Still, it is best to achieve unity in the same group.

ISOLASI BAKTERI ENDOFIT BAWANG DAYAK (Eleutherine bulbosa) DAN UJI ANTAGONISME TERHADAP BAKTERI Escherichia coli DAN Staphylococcus aureus

Antibiotic resistance is one of the main challenges faced by the health world today. Therefore, various efforts are being made to find new alternative antibiotics from various sources. Endophytic bacteria from medicinal plants are thought to have an antibacterial activity that can potentially inhibit pathogenic bacteria growth. This study aimed to isolate and characterize endophytic bacteria from the Dayak onion plant and determine their potential to inhibit the growth of two pathogenic bacteria Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Bacterial isolation was carried out using the surface sterilization method and grown on nutrient agar media. The endophytic bacteria isolates obtained were then characterized macroscopically and microscopically. The agar plug diffusion method carried out the antagonism test against pathogenic bacteria. The result showed that 40 isolates of endophytic bacteria were successfully isolated from the Dayak onion plant's leaves, bulbs, and roots. Based on the antagonism test, 3 isolates were able to inhibit E.coli while 8 isolates were able to inhibit S. aureus. Three isolates (CED3, CED4, and CEU6) were able to inhibit both pathogenic bacteria, and the highest activity was shown by CED3 isolates.

Pengaruh Metode Sterilisasi Permukaan terhadap Kultur Biji Jeruk Japansche Citroen (JC) Citrus limonia Osbeck

Effect of Surface Sterilization Methods on Seed Culture of JC Citrus limonia Osbeck Japansche Citroen (JC) Citrus limonia Osbeck is one type of citrus that is commonly used as rootstock. JC seed propagation through in vitro culture will be more effective. The initiation stage is the first step of in vitro culture to obtain microbial-free explants and initiate the initial growth. At this stage the problem of contamination becomes the main limiting factor. This study aims to obtain the appropriate method of sterilizing of JC orange seed explants in in vitro culture propagation. A total of four sterilization methods have been tested at the Tissue Culture Laboratory, Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Hasanuddin University. The sterilization material used is tween 80, fungicide, 20-30% NaOCl and 90% alcohol. The variables observed in this study were the time of appearance of contamination, the percentage of types of contaminants (bacteria and fungi), the percentage of sterile explants and the percentage of live explants after 28 days of culture. The results showed that the fourth method was the optimal sterilization method with the lowest contamination level of 30% of the other three methods with the highest explant survival rate of 60% compared to the other three methods.

Distribution, cytotoxicity, and antioxidant activity of fungal endophytes isolated from Tsuga chinensis (Franch.) Pritz. in Ha Giang province, Vietnam

PurposeAn endangered Tsuga chinensis (Franch.) Pritz. is widely used as a natural medicinal herb in many countries, but little has been reported on its culturable endophytic fungi capable of producing secondary metabolites applied in modern medicine and pharmacy. The present study aimed to evaluate the distribution of fungal endophytes and their cytotoxic and antioxidant properties.MethodsThis study used the surface sterilization method to isolate endophytic fungi which were then identified using morphological characteristics and ITS sequence analysis. The antimicrobial and cytotoxic potentials of fungal ethyl acetate extracts were evaluated by the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and sulforhodamine B (SRB) assays, respectively. Paclitaxel-producing fungi were primarily screened using PCR-based molecular markers. Additionally, biochemical assays were used to reveal the antioxidant potencies of selected strains.ResultsA total of sixteen endophytic fungi that belonged to 7 known and 1 unknown genera were isolated from T. chinensis. The greatest number of endophytes was found in leaves (50%), followed by stems (31.3%) and roots (18.7%). Out of 16 fungal strains, 33.3% of fungal extracts showed significant antimicrobial activities against at least 4 pathogens with inhibition zones ranging from 11.0 ± 0.4 to 25.8 ± 0.6 mm. The most prominent cytotoxicity against A549 and MCF7 cell lines (IC50 value < 92.4 μg/mL) was observed in Penicillium sp. SDF4, Penicillium sp. SDF5, Aspergillus sp. SDF8, and Aspergillus sp. SDF17. Out of three key genes (dbat, bapt, ts) involved in paclitaxel biosynthesis, strains SDF4, SDF8, and SDF17 gave one or two positive hits, holding the potential for producing the billion-dollar anticancer drug paclitaxel. Furthermore, four bioactive strains also displayed remarkable and wide-range antioxidant activity against DPPH, hydroxyl radical, and superoxide anion, which was in relation to the high content of flavonoids and polyphenols detected.ConclusionThe present study exploited for the first time fungal endophytes from T. chinensis as a promising source for the discovery of new bioactive compounds or leads for the new drug candidates.

Potensi Bakteri Endofit Asal Tumbuhan Katemas (Euphorbia heterophylla L.) sebagai Pengendali Bakteri Penyebab Penyakit Busuk Lunak (Erwinia chrysanthemi)

Disease control in plants is generally controlled chemically using chemicals, but it can have a negative impact. One alternative to control plant diseases is to use microbial biological agents, namely endophytic bacteria. Endophytic bacteria from Euphorbia heterophylla L.Can be used as a controller for soft rot disease caused by Erwinia chrysanthemi. The purpose of this study was to isolate and determine the potential of endophytic bacteria from the katemas plant as a controller for soft rot disease caused by E. chrysanthemi. This study uses an experimental method. Isolation of antibacterial endophytic bacteria using surface sterilization method. Activity tests were carried out using the Kirby-Bauer method (disk diffusion). The parameter studied was to measure the inhibition zone formed around the paper disc using a caliper. The results of this study obtained 5 isolates of endophytic bacteria from the katemas plant which may control soft rot disease by E. chrysanthemi. Based on the research that has been done, it can be said that the results of the isolation of endophytic bacteria from the katemas plant obtained 5 isolates of endophytic bacteria with the inhibitory zone diameter of NK 1, NK 2, NK 3, NK 4 and NK 5 isolates of 1.1 mm each; 3.8mm; 2.0mm; 1.5mm and 22.5mm.

Endophytic Fungi Isolated from the Mangrove Species Rhizophora apiculata and Their Efficacy as Herbicides

Endophytic fungi play an important role on mangrove growth and development, however research on the endophytic fungi of the mangrove Rhizophora apiculata is limited. The endophytic fungi produce diverse bioactive compounds involved in the mangrove’s adaptation to varied biotic and abiotic stresses and could have applied uses in agriculture or medicine. The purpose of this research was to isolate endophytic fungi of Rhizophora apiculata mangrove and to study their activity as herbicides on the weed Gomphrena globosa. The fungi were isolated using the surface sterilization method and identified based on morphological characteristics and molecular characteristics using ITS regions of rDNA. Herbicidal activity of the fungal filtrates extracted by ethyl acetate were tested on seed germination and seedling growth of G. globosa. Five fungal isolates were obtained, namely Penicillium citrinum, Diaporthe eucalyptorum, Diaporthe musigena, Colletotrichum queenslandicum, and Diaporthe tectonae. All isolates were able to grow on PDA medium containing 0, 25, 50, 75, and 100 (% v/v) seawater concentrations, but the growth rate varied by species and seawater concentration. In general, all five isolates showed herbicidal activity by delaying seed germination and reducing shoot and root growth. P. citrinum showed the highest herbicidal activity compared to the other isolates. Analysis using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry of the crude extract of P. citrinum filtrate identified 7 main compounds: 3-Methoxy-2-methyl-cyclohex-2-enone, Cyclohexane-carbohexaldehyde, 6-methyl-3-(1-methylethyl)-2-oxo, Cyclopropane carboxylic acid, 1-(2-propenyl)-1,1-dimethylethyl ester, 2-Hydroxy-4-isopropyl-7-methoxytropone, Beta-Asarone, Oxane, 4-(2-amino-1-hydroxyethyl)-4-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-, and Diisooctyl-phthalate. These compounds should be studied further to determine which ones are responsible for the herbicidal activity.

Diversity, Antimicrobial Activity, and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Endophytic Bacteria Sourced From Cordia dichotoma L.

Endophytic bacteria isolated from medicinal plants are crucial for the production of antimicrobial agents since they are capable of possessing bioactive compounds with diverse structures and activities. Cordia dichotoma, a plant of medicinal importance native to the Jammu region of India, was selected for the isolation and characterization of culturable endophytic bacteria and evaluation of their antimicrobial activities. Standardized surface sterilization methods were employed to isolate thirty-three phenotypically distinguishable endophytic bacteria from the root, stem, and leaf parts of the plant. Shannon Wiener diversity index clearly divulged diverse endophytes in roots (0.85), stem (0.61), and leaf (0.54) tissues. Physio-biochemical features of the isolates differentiated the distinct variations in their carbohydrate utilization profile and NaCl tolerance. The endophytes produced an array of enzymes, namely, catalase, oxidase, amylase, cellulase, nitrate reductase, and lipase. The bacterial isolates belong to the genera Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Paenibacillus, Acidomonas, Streptococcus, Ralstonia, Micrococcus, Staphylococcus, and Alcalignes predominantly. However, the antibiotic susceptibility pattern indicated that the isolates were mostly sensitive to erythromycin and streptomycin, while they were resistant to rifampicin, amoxicillin, and bacitracin. Interestingly, majority of the bacterial endophytes of C. dichotoma showed antimicrobial activity against Bacillus subtilis followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae. The 16S rRNA sequence of Bacillus thuringiensis has been deposited in the NCBI GenBank database under accession number OM320575. The major compounds of the crude extract derived from endophytic B. thuringiensis OM320575, according to the metabolic profile examination by GC-MS, are dibutyl phthalate, eicosane, tetrapentacontane, heneicosane, and hexadecane, which possessed antibacterial activities. In conclusion, results indicated the potential of C. dichotoma to host a plethora of bacterial endophytes that produce therapeutic bioactive metabolites.

Germinação assimbiótica de sementes e desenvolvimento in vitro da orquídea Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim

Abstract Orchids with their sheer variety of species are amazing, a major sharer in global floriculture trade. Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim, well known hybrid orchid, also recognized as official National flower of Singapore is a resilient, sun loving orchid, which blossoms throughout the year. Though a seed pod derived from a single flower contains millions of dusty seeds, due to lack of endosperm, seeds cannot germinate without the help of symbiont fungus. Commercial production of seedlings thus remains challenging. Therefore, in this study, we report a novel asymbiotic seed germination protocol standardized for ‘Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim’ (a hybrid of Papilionanthe hookeriana x Papilionanthe teres) which could be adapted for mass cultivation in a commercial setup. Seed of Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim were treated with 0.1% H2O2 and 0.1% KNO3 to increase the germination rates. Seed pods were also subjected to various regimes of surface sterilization methods to reduce contaminations. Employing Carbendazim (1% w v-1), Tricyclazole (1% w v-1), Sodium hypochlorite (0.5% v v-1) and Ethanol (80% v v-1) in surface sterilization process, resulted in highest percentage of aseptic cultures. Seeds were inoculated on to Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium supplemented with BAP (6-Benzylaminopurine), NAA (1-Naphthaleneacetic acid) and 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) combination of 3 mg L-1 BAP (6-Benzylaminopurine) + 0.5 mg L-1 NAA (1-Naphthaleneacetic acid) found to be most effective to induce germination (84.67 ± 3.2%). Subsequently, germinated seedlings were subjected to different levels of BAP and NAA levels to achieve the highest number of plantlets. thus, multiplied plantlets were later subcultured onto MS medium containing 0.5 mg L-1 BAP and 3 mg L-1 NAA to induce rooting. Consequently, developed plantlets were acclimatized on a substratum containing coconut husk and charcoal pieces.

Notes on Culturable Endophytic Microorganisms Isolated from 14 Medicinal Plants in Vietnam: A Diversity Analysis to Predict the Host-Microbe Correlations.

Endophytes can generate a cornucopia of marvelous bioactive secondary metabolites useful for mankind but their biodiversity and associations with host plants are still elusive. In this study, we explored the culturable endophytic microorganisms associated with 14 medicinal plants that are of high socio-economic value and/or reportedly endemic to northern Vietnam. Specifically, we isolated the endophytic microorganisms by applying surface sterilization methods and identified them based on morphological and rDNA sequence analyses. Agglomerative Hierarchical Clustering (AHC) and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) were used to analyze the correlations between the taxonomic affiliations of the culturable endophytes and the characteristics of their hosts. Most of the culturable endophytes obtained were bacteria (80), and few of those were actinomycetes (15) and fungi (8). Many of them are reported to be endophytes of medicinal plants for the first time. A number of plants (5) are also reported for the first time to contain microbial endophytes, while some plants with powerful pharmaceutical potential harbor unique endophytes. Furthermore, our results reveal a strikingly close relation between the compositions of bacterial and fungal isolates from plants having anti-bacterial activity and those from plants having anti-inflammatory activity, or between the compositions of the microbial endophytic isolates from plants having anti-cancer activity and those from plants having antioxidant activity. Altogether, the results provide new findings which can be inspiring for further in-depth studies to explore and exploit the relationships between medicinal plants and their associated endophytes in northern Vietnam and world-wide.

Easy Removal of Epiphytic Bacteria on Ulva (Ulvophyceae, Chlorophyta) by Vortex with Silica Sands.

Macroalgae-associated bacteria play an important role in their algal hosts’ biological processes. They are localized on surfaces of the host thalli, as well as between and even within algal cells. To examine the differences in community structures and functions between epi- and endo- bacteria, an effective approach for maximizing epiphyte removal from delicate seaweeds while retaining endophyte fidelity must be developed. In this study, a variety of surface sterilization methods for Ulva prolifera were compared, including mechanical, chemical, and enzymatical treatments. According to the results of scanning electron microscope (SEM) and denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) analysis, almost complete removal of epiphytic bacteria on Ulva was obtained simply by co-vortex of seaweeds with silica sands, causing minimal disturbance to endosymbionts when compared to previous published methods. In addition, the adaptability was also confirmed in additional U. prolifera strains and Ulva species with blade-like or narrow tubular thallus shapes. This easy mechanical method would enable the analysis of community composition and host specificity for Ulva-associated epi- and endo-bacteria separately.

A novel surface sterilization method using Artemisia dracunculus extract for tissue culturing of endangered species Sargassum fusiforme

A novel surface sterilization method using Artemisia dracunculus extract for tissue culturing of endangered species Sargassum fusiforme

Analisis Molecular Docking Senyawa dari Jamur Endofit Bawang Dayak (Eleutherine bulbosa) Sebagai Inhibitor Lipase Pankreas

Nowadays some efforts are being made to reduce obesity by using drugs that aim to reduce appetite of the drug users. However, the use of drugs still has harmful side effects. Endophytic fungi originating from the Dayak onion plant are thought to have secondary metabolites that have potential as anti-obesity. The aims of this study were to determine the compounds produced by endophytic fungi of Dayak onion and to determine the potential components as inhibitors of pancreatic lipase enzymes. Samples of Dayak onions were collected from Palangka Raya using purposive sampling method. Isolation of endophytic fungi was conducted using surface sterilization method and the isolates were grown on PDA. Isolates were characterized and fermented on PDB for 14 days. The selected isolate was analyzed by using GCMS then molecular docking was performed using Autodock Vina and PyRx. The research results showed that there were 7 isolates of endophytic fungi isolated from leaves and roots tissues of Dayak onion. GCMS analysis showed that EBD1 contains 38 compounds. Molecular docking analysis showed that 1,3-Di-O-Acetylpentopyranose, a test ligand, has the closest binding affinity value (-6.6 kcal/mol) to orlistat (control) (-6.8 kcal/mol). Thus, it has the potential as an inhibitor of pancreatic lipase enzyme protein.

Isolasi dan Respons Tumbuh Cendawan Mutualistik Akar pada Beberapa Tanaman Pangan dan Kehutanan

The study aims to isolate and test the effectiveness of mutualistic root symbiont fungi isolates from the roots of rubber plants grown in marginal acidic soil plantations in increasing the growth of food crops and forestry plants. The fungal were isolated by root surface sterilization methods. We obtained 19 fungal isolates consisting of 8 genera, namely Alternaria, Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Curvularia, Fusarium, Penicillium Paecilomyces, Trichoderma, and mycelia sterilia. All isolates were subjected to a pathogenicity test on the Centrosema pubescens plant. Five out of the 19 fungal isolates increased plant growth and showed no disease symptoms, and the Aspergillus section Nigri FKK 3 isolate showed the best response. The isolate was further analyzed to assess the growth response of food crops (rice and corn) and forestry plants (Acacia auriculiformis and Paraserianthes falcataria). The treatments consisted of 3 phosphate (P) concentrations, namely 20%, 50%, and 100% of the recommended field applications. The combination of mutualistic fungal inoculation of Aspergillus section Nigri FKK 3 and 50% P concentration exhibited the highest biomass growth response compared to other treatments. This finding can provide basic information for developing fungal-based fertilizers to increase the productivity of food crops and forestry plants on sub-optimal land.&#x0D; &#x0D; Keywords: food crops, phosphate fertilizer, forestry trees, plant growth improvement, root mutualistic fungi

Optimization of surface sterilization method for the isolation of endophytic fungi associated with Curcuma longa L. and their antibacterial activity.

Optimization of surface sterilization method for the isolation of endophytic fungi associated with Curcuma longa L. and their antibacterial activity.