Isolation and agricultural potential of penicillic acid against citrus canker

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2022-04-01

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Vieira, Gabrielle [UNESP]
Khalil, Zeinab G.
Capon, Robert J.
Sette, Lara D. [UNESP]
Ferreira, Henrique [UNESP]
Sass, Daiane C. [UNESP]

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Aims: The control of Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri (X. citri), causal agent of citrus canker, relies heavily on integrated agricultural practices involving the use of copper-based chemicals. Considering the need for alternatives to control this disease and the potential of fungi from extreme environments as producers of bioactive metabolites, we isolated and identified a bioactive compound from Penicillium sp. CRM 1540 isolated from Antarctica marine sediment. Methods and Results: The potential of compound as an antibacterial agent against X. citri was assessed through in vitro and greenhouse experiments. Molecular taxonomy indicates that this fungus is a possible new species of Penicillium. Results revealed 90% bacterial inhibition in vitro at 25 µg ml–1 and a decrease in 75.37% of citrus canker symptoms emergency in vivo in treated leaves of Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck considering the number of lesions per cm2 (p < 0.05) in comparison with the control. The structure of the active agent was identified as penicillic acid based on a detailed spectroscopic analysis. Conclusion: Penicillic acid can be an alternative against citrus canker. Significance and Impact of Study: Research into extremophile micro-organisms can identify molecules with biotechnological potential and alternatives to current agricultural practices.

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agriculture, antimicrobials, bioproducts, biotechnology, plant diseases

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Journal of Applied Microbiology, v. 132, n. 4, p. 3081-3088, 2022.