Assessing the Impact of Terminalia arjuna Plant Extracts on the Growth and Sporulation of Trichoderma harzianum, Aspergillus niger and Penicillium chrysogenum

This research investigates the impact of ten medicinal plant extracts on the growth and sporulation of prominent industrial fungal strains-Trichoderma harzianum, Aspergillus niger, and Penicillium chrysogenum. The phytochemical analysis revealed a diverse array of bioactive compounds, hinting at pot...

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Main Authors: A.K. Shamla, A. Vijaya Chitra
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Published: Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology 2024-12-01
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description This research investigates the impact of ten medicinal plant extracts on the growth and sporulation of prominent industrial fungal strains-Trichoderma harzianum, Aspergillus niger, and Penicillium chrysogenum. The phytochemical analysis revealed a diverse array of bioactive compounds, hinting at potential antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Particularly, Terminalia arjuna consistently exhibited positive effects on fungal growth, implying a lower degree of antifungal activity, whereas Phyllanthus emblica showed variable impacts. These findings were supported by radial growth rates, highlighting Terminalia arjuna’s consistent stimulation of fungal growth. Sporulation indices and spore production further affirmed substantial sporulation in Terminalia arjuna. Comparative analyses with previous studies emphasized the unique characteristics of this extract. In conclusion, Terminalia arjuna shows distinct characteristics compared to other samples, indicating the need for additional investigation, suggests promising applications in both industrial and medicinal contexts, warranting further exploration for optimal utilization.
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spelling doaj-art-d0d4daff6ff84c6e86c3bb0dcb962bb22025-08-20T02:38:25ZengJournal of Pure and Applied MicrobiologyJournal of Pure and Applied Microbiology0973-75102581-690X2024-12-0118425922605https://doi.org/10.22207/JPAM.18.4.32Assessing the Impact of Terminalia arjuna Plant Extracts on the Growth and Sporulation of Trichoderma harzianum, Aspergillus niger and Penicillium chrysogenumA.K. Shamlahttps://orcid.org/0009-0007-3640-0304A. Vijaya Chitrahttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4236-5350This research investigates the impact of ten medicinal plant extracts on the growth and sporulation of prominent industrial fungal strains-Trichoderma harzianum, Aspergillus niger, and Penicillium chrysogenum. The phytochemical analysis revealed a diverse array of bioactive compounds, hinting at potential antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Particularly, Terminalia arjuna consistently exhibited positive effects on fungal growth, implying a lower degree of antifungal activity, whereas Phyllanthus emblica showed variable impacts. These findings were supported by radial growth rates, highlighting Terminalia arjuna’s consistent stimulation of fungal growth. Sporulation indices and spore production further affirmed substantial sporulation in Terminalia arjuna. Comparative analyses with previous studies emphasized the unique characteristics of this extract. In conclusion, Terminalia arjuna shows distinct characteristics compared to other samples, indicating the need for additional investigation, suggests promising applications in both industrial and medicinal contexts, warranting further exploration for optimal utilization.https://microbiologyjournal.org/assessing-the-impact-of-terminalia-arjuna-plant-extracts-on-the-growth-and-sporulation-of-trichoderma-harzianum-aspergillus-niger-and-penicillium-chrysogenum/medicinal plantssporulationtrichoderma harzianumaspergillus nigerpenicillium chrysogenumterminalia arjuna
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Assessing the Impact of Terminalia arjuna Plant Extracts on the Growth and Sporulation of Trichoderma harzianum, Aspergillus niger and Penicillium chrysogenum
Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
medicinal plants
sporulation
trichoderma harzianum
aspergillus niger
penicillium chrysogenum
terminalia arjuna
title Assessing the Impact of Terminalia arjuna Plant Extracts on the Growth and Sporulation of Trichoderma harzianum, Aspergillus niger and Penicillium chrysogenum
title_full Assessing the Impact of Terminalia arjuna Plant Extracts on the Growth and Sporulation of Trichoderma harzianum, Aspergillus niger and Penicillium chrysogenum
title_fullStr Assessing the Impact of Terminalia arjuna Plant Extracts on the Growth and Sporulation of Trichoderma harzianum, Aspergillus niger and Penicillium chrysogenum
title_full_unstemmed Assessing the Impact of Terminalia arjuna Plant Extracts on the Growth and Sporulation of Trichoderma harzianum, Aspergillus niger and Penicillium chrysogenum
title_short Assessing the Impact of Terminalia arjuna Plant Extracts on the Growth and Sporulation of Trichoderma harzianum, Aspergillus niger and Penicillium chrysogenum
title_sort assessing the impact of terminalia arjuna plant extracts on the growth and sporulation of trichoderma harzianum aspergillus niger and penicillium chrysogenum
topic medicinal plants
sporulation
trichoderma harzianum
aspergillus niger
penicillium chrysogenum
terminalia arjuna
url https://microbiologyjournal.org/assessing-the-impact-of-terminalia-arjuna-plant-extracts-on-the-growth-and-sporulation-of-trichoderma-harzianum-aspergillus-niger-and-penicillium-chrysogenum/
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