Microwave-assisted biosynthesis of nano silver and its synergistic antifungal activity against Curvularia lunata
It is necessary to explore eco-friendly antimicrobial agents to resolve problems such as pathogen resistance and pesticide residues. In this study, Mentha haplocalyx leaf extract was applied to biosynthesize nano silver using a microwave-assisted method. The detailed properties of the nano silver we...
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| description | It is necessary to explore eco-friendly antimicrobial agents to resolve problems such as pathogen resistance and pesticide residues. In this study, Mentha haplocalyx leaf extract was applied to biosynthesize nano silver using a microwave-assisted method. The detailed properties of the nano silver were systematically revealed by several analytical methods. The antifungal activity of nano silver and synergistic antifungal effects of nano silver conjugated with pesticides against Curvularia lunata were determined. Pathogen invasion was significantly inhibited (57.3%) on detached and intravital maize leaves when the concentration of nano silver was 200 μg mL−1, with an inhibition zone diameter of 12.5 ± 1.18 mm. In addition, a clear synergistic antifungal effect of nano silver conjugated with epoxiconazole was observed at volume ratios of 8:2 and 9:1, while the toxicity ratios were 1.18 and 1.11, respectively. These results not only provide a new avenue for pathogen management, but also enable reduced dosages of antibiotics and pesticides to mitigate or avoid emergence of drug-resistant pathogens. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-77f7c4a81fae42639aad625b5b67620f2023-05-10T05:10:03ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Materials2296-80162023-05-011010.3389/fmats.2023.11926091192609Microwave-assisted biosynthesis of nano silver and its synergistic antifungal activity against Curvularia lunataXiuhua Xiao0Zirui Zheng1Haibing Yu2Weidong Huang3Wenchao Ji4College of Resources and Environment, Anhui Science and Technology University, Chuzhou, ChinaCollege of Agriculture, Anhui Science and Technology University, Chuzhou, ChinaCollege of Agriculture, Anhui Science and Technology University, Chuzhou, ChinaCollege of Agriculture, Anhui Science and Technology University, Chuzhou, ChinaCollege of Resources and Environment, Anhui Science and Technology University, Chuzhou, ChinaIt is necessary to explore eco-friendly antimicrobial agents to resolve problems such as pathogen resistance and pesticide residues. In this study, Mentha haplocalyx leaf extract was applied to biosynthesize nano silver using a microwave-assisted method. The detailed properties of the nano silver were systematically revealed by several analytical methods. The antifungal activity of nano silver and synergistic antifungal effects of nano silver conjugated with pesticides against Curvularia lunata were determined. Pathogen invasion was significantly inhibited (57.3%) on detached and intravital maize leaves when the concentration of nano silver was 200 μg mL−1, with an inhibition zone diameter of 12.5 ± 1.18 mm. In addition, a clear synergistic antifungal effect of nano silver conjugated with epoxiconazole was observed at volume ratios of 8:2 and 9:1, while the toxicity ratios were 1.18 and 1.11, respectively. These results not only provide a new avenue for pathogen management, but also enable reduced dosages of antibiotics and pesticides to mitigate or avoid emergence of drug-resistant pathogens.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2023.1192609/fullnano silverantibacterial and antifungalsynergistic efficacybiosythesismicrowave |
| spellingShingle | Xiuhua Xiao Zirui Zheng Haibing Yu Weidong Huang Wenchao Ji Microwave-assisted biosynthesis of nano silver and its synergistic antifungal activity against Curvularia lunata Frontiers in Materials nano silver antibacterial and antifungal synergistic efficacy biosythesis microwave |
| title | Microwave-assisted biosynthesis of nano silver and its synergistic antifungal activity against Curvularia lunata |
| title_full | Microwave-assisted biosynthesis of nano silver and its synergistic antifungal activity against Curvularia lunata |
| title_fullStr | Microwave-assisted biosynthesis of nano silver and its synergistic antifungal activity against Curvularia lunata |
| title_full_unstemmed | Microwave-assisted biosynthesis of nano silver and its synergistic antifungal activity against Curvularia lunata |
| title_short | Microwave-assisted biosynthesis of nano silver and its synergistic antifungal activity against Curvularia lunata |
| title_sort | microwave assisted biosynthesis of nano silver and its synergistic antifungal activity against curvularia lunata |
| topic | nano silver antibacterial and antifungal synergistic efficacy biosythesis microwave |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2023.1192609/full |
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