Aim: The present study was carried out to isolate actinomycetes from rhizospheric soil of Curcuma longa and Zingiber officinale and evaluate their antifungal potential. Methods: Actinomycetes were isolated from the rhizosphere soil of two Zingiberaceae plants (Curcuma longa and Zingiber officinale), using four different culture media. Isolates were screened for antifungal activity using dual culture technique against two reference strains Colletotrichum coccodes (DSM 2492) and Alternaria pimpriana (DSM 62023). The most potent strain was identified based on 16S rRNA gene sequence and the bioactive components of the strain were identified using GC-MS chromatography. Results: Fifteen strains of actinomycetes were isolated, SCA (starch casein agar) was found best for cultivation of actinomycetes. The 15 strains were grouped into three genera Norcadia 8(54%), Streptomyces 5(33%) and Janibacter 2(13%) based on morphological, biochemical and physiological identification. Among the 15 isolates 6(40%) strains showed activity against either of the test organisms, while 1(6.7%) was active against the both test organisms. Comparative analysis of the 16S rRNA gene sequences identified the potent isolates as Janibacter sp. strain RC18. GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of 20 compounds with 10 identified as potent antimicrobial metabolites. Conclusion: This study has revealed that rhizosphere of ginger and turmeric harbours rare actinomycetes that are valuable tool for sustainable agriculture.
Aim: This study’s aim was to determine the antibiotics resistant profile of lactic acid bacteria isolated from poultry and swine faeces. Study design: Faecal samples from swine and birds were randomly collected from livestock and poultry farms located in Umuahia metropolis, Abia State. Place and duration of study: Department of microbiology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, between January 2019 to August 2019. Methodology: A total of 12 faecal samples, 6 each from swines and birds were examined for the presence of lactic acid bacteria using Deman Rogosa Sharpe agar supplemented with 0.3% CaCO3 (w/v). Isolates were identified based on their physiological and biochemical characteristics. Antibiotic susceptibility was carried out using disk diffusion method. Results: Of the 12 faecal samples examined, all were positive for lactic acid bacteria, with counts ranging from 1.74 – 2.36 x 106 in swine and 1.52 – 2.08 x 106 in birds. Total of 14 strains that belong to three genera; Lactobacillus, Lactococcus and Streptococcus were isolated, genus Lactobacillus occurred highest 8(57.1%). The isolates showed multidrug resistance and exhibited high rate of resistance to Augmentin (100%), Ceftazidime (100%), Cefotaxime (92.9%), Erythromycin (85.7%), Ceftriaxone (71.4%) and Azithromycin (71.4%). Conclusion: The antibiotic resistance pattern of the isolated lactic acid bacteria is a clear indication that most animal farmers are misusing antibiotics. Therefore, animal farmers should be advised on antibiotic application safety measures.
This study evaluated the effect of microbial spoilage on the phytochemical component and antimicrobial potential of Garlic (Alliums Sativum) and Ginger (Zingiber offinale). The antimicrobial activities of both spoilt and un-spoilt Ginger and Garlic were assessed by measuring the inhibition zone diameter using agar well diffusion method. The result showed that both spoilt and un-spoilt samples were active against all test organisms with ethanolic extract of un-spoilt Garlic showing the highest activity against Staphylococcus sp. and Aspergillus sp with mean inhibition zone diameter (21.00mm and 21.50mm) respectively. Similarly the ethanolic extract of un-spoilt Ginger exhibited greatest activity against Staphylococcus sp. and Aspergillus sp with mean inhibition zone diameter (20.00Smm and 20.00mm) respectively. The preliminary phytochemical screening of the samples revealed the absence of saponin in spoilt samples of both Ginger and Garlic while phenol and flavonoid became more prominent in the both spoilt samples. This study confirms that microbial degradation of some plant extracts does not affect the antimicrobial potential and suggest usage of these products even if spoilage is noticed.
This study evaluated the effect of microbial spoilage on the phytochemical component and antimicrobial potential of Garlic (Alliums Sativum) and Ginger (Zingiber offinale). The antimicrobial activities of both spoilt and un-spoilt Ginger and Garlic were assessed by measuring the inhibition zone diameter using agar well diffusion method. The result showed that both spoilt and un-spoilt samples were active against all test organisms with ethanolic extract of un-spoilt Garlic showing the highest activity against Staphylococcus sp. and Aspergillus sp with mean inhibition zone diameter (21.00mm and 21.50mm) respectively. Similarly the ethanolic extract of un-spoilt Ginger exhibited greatest activity against Staphylococcus sp. and Aspergillus sp with mean inhibition zone diameter (20.00Smm and 20.00mm) respectively. The preliminary phytochemical screening of the samples revealed the absence of saponin in spoilt samples of both Ginger and Garlic while phenol and flavonoid became more prominent in the both spoilt samples. This study confirms that microbial degradation of some plant extracts does not affect the antimicrobial potential and suggest usage of these products even if spoilage is noticed.
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