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Potential effects of fungicide and algaecide extracts of Annona glabra L. (Annonaceae) on the microalgae Raphidocelis subcapitata and on the oomycete Pythium

An. acad. bras. ciênc; 89 (3,supl), 2017
ABSTRACT Annona glabra L. is a semi-deciduous tree that contains several active substances, including secondary metabolites, with antifungal activity. Phytopathogenic strains of the genus Pythium cause billion dollar losses all over the world on natural and crop species. Searching for eco-friendly algaec...

In vitro antifungal activity of Myracrodruon urundeuva Allemão against human vaginal Candida species

An. acad. bras. ciênc; 89 (3,supl), 2017
ABSTRACT Myracrodruon urundeuva is a plant native to Brazil, which is used by the indigenous population for the treatment of candidiasis. The aims of this study were to evaluate the antifungal activity of extract against human vaginal Candida species and evaluate the possible toxicological activities of ...

Management of blight of bell pepper (Capsicum annuum var. grossum) caused by Drechslera bicolor

Braz. j. microbiol; 47 (4), 2016
Abstract Sweet or bell pepper is a member of the Solanaceae family and is regarded as one of the most popular and nutritious vegetable. Blight, in the form of leaf and fruit blight, has been observed to infect bell pepper crops cultivated at the horticulture farm in Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Udai...

Lipopeptide production by Bacillus subtilis R1 and its possible applications

Braz. j. microbiol; 47 (4), 2016
Abstract The possible application of a bacterial strain - Bacillus subtilis R1, isolated from an oil contaminated desert site in India, as biocontrol agent and its biosurfactant in microbial enhanced oil recovery are discussed. The biosurfactant production in minimal medium was carried out at different t...

Cytotoxicity and anti-Sporothrix brasiliensis activity of the Origanum majorana Linn. oil

Braz. j. microbiol; 47 (4), 2016
Abstract The study aimed to evaluate the anti-Sporothrix sp. activity of the essential oil of Origanum majorana Linn. (marjoram), its chemical analysis, and its cytotoxic activity. A total of 18 fungal isolates of Sporothrix brasiliensis (n: 17) from humans, dogs and cats, and a standard strain of Sporot...

Quercetin and rutin as potential agents antifungal against Cryptococcus spp

Braz. j. biol; 76 (4), 2016
Abstract Amphotericin B is a fungicidal substance that is treatment of choice for most systemic fungal infections affecting as cryptococcosis the immunocompromised patients. However, severe side effects have limited the utility of this drug. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antifungal effect of ...

Extracellular phospholipase production of oral Candida albicans isolates from smokers, diabetics, asthmatics, denture wearers and healthy individuals following brief exposure to polyene, echinocandin and azole antimycotics

Braz. j. microbiol; 47 (4), 2016
Abstract Objective Candida albicans is the primary causative agent of oral candidosis, and one of its key virulent attributes is considered to be its ability to produce extracellular phospholipases that facilitate cellular invasion. Oral candidosis can be treated with polyenes, and azoles, and the more ...

Terpinen-4-ol, tyrosol, and ß-lapachone as potential antifungals against dimorphic fungi

Braz. j. microbiol; 47 (4), 2016
Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the in vitro antifungal activity of terpinen-4-ol, tyrosol, and β-lapachone against strains of Coccidioides posadasii in filamentous phase (n = 22) and Histoplasma capsulatum in both filamentous (n = 40) and yeast phases (n = 13), using the broth dilution method...

Is the emergence of fungal resistance to medical triazoles related to their use in the agroecosystems? A mini review

Braz. j. microbiol; 47 (4), 2016
Abstract Triazole fungicides are used broadly for the control of infectious diseases of both humans and plants. The surge in resistance to triazoles among pathogenic populations is an emergent issue both in agriculture and medicine. The non-rational use of fungicides with site-specific modes of action, s...

Effects of the protective, curative, and eradicative applications of chitosan against Penicillium expansum in apples

Braz. j. microbiol; 47 (4), 2016
Abstract Apple is one of the most important temperate fruit to Brazil economy, and the use of synthetic chemicals has been the main method for reducing postharvest diseases, such as the blue mold, caused by Penicillium expansum. This work intends to evaluate the practical utilization of chitosan for blue...