Determination of desirable attributes of an indigenous burkholderia isolate towards biological control of plant pathogenic fungi and its microbial enzyme production

2Citations
Citations of this article
12Readers
Mendeley users who have this article in their library.

Abstract

Purpose: Microorganisms are proven bio-resources for the environmentally-friendly and sustainable biological control of plant diseases and microbial enzyme production. The present study confirms the identity of an indigenous Burkholderia isolate, determines its desirable features as a biological control agent of plant pathogenic fungi and an enzyme producer and analyzes molecular relationships with selected environmental isolates of Burkholderia. Research Method: In vitro antagonism of Burkholderia isolate on colony growth and spore germination of five fungal pathogens causing field and postharvest diseases were tested. Antifungal ability of cell-free filtrate and effect of temperature on antifungal ability were determined. Extracellular enzyme production of Burkholderia isolate was screened and phylogenetic relationships were elucidated. Findings: Burkholderia isolate inhibited colony growth of the five fungal pathogens by a range of 45-59 %, reduced the spore germination ability forming spores of a typical morphology. Antifungal ability was lost beyond 57 oC and cell-free filtrates did not show antagonism against the tested fungi. The bacterial isolate gave the best match with Burkholderia A45 strain and it was; catalase, gelatinase, lipase and casein hydrolysis positive. The indigenous bacterial isolate grouped together with Burkholderia strains, having biodegradation ability of environmental pollutants. Research Limitations: Absence of a comprehensive image on extracellular enzyme producing ability and information on biodegradation ability of the bacterial isolate. Originality/value: Findings will be useful to exploit the potential of the bacterium in integrated management of pre-and postharvest fungal diseases and in microbial enzyme production.

Cite

CITATION STYLE

APA

Bulathsinhalage, V. N. D., De Costa, D. M., & Menike, G. D. N. (2020). Determination of desirable attributes of an indigenous burkholderia isolate towards biological control of plant pathogenic fungi and its microbial enzyme production. Journal of Agricultural Sciences - Sri Lanka, 15(1), 63–74. https://doi.org/10.4038/jas.v15i1.8672

Register to see more suggestions

Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.

Already have an account?

Save time finding and organizing research with Mendeley

Sign up for free