In Vitro Determine of Antifungal Activity of Natural Particles Against Pathogenic Sclerotinia sclerotiorum


Alpaslan D., Kıpçak S., Erşen Dudu T., Aktaş N.

8th International ICONTECH CONGRESS, Baku, Azerbaijan, 16 - 18 March 2024, pp.301-307

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • City: Baku
  • Country: Azerbaijan
  • Page Numbers: pp.301-307
  • Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

There are various fungal disease factors that limit production in agricultural areas and cause significant economic losses. Diseases such as wilt, root and crown rot, blight and gray mold in agricultural products in the world are caused by pathogenic fungi such as soil-borne Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Macrophomina phaseolina, Verticilium dahliae and air-borne Botrytis cinerei. S. sclerotiorum, one of these pathogens, is difficult to control because it forms sclerotia, which are durable structures that enable it to survive in the soil for a long time, and because it has a wide host range. It causes significant productivity losses and economic damages in regions where agricultural activities are carried out. One key contributing factor to the issue is the resistance and contamination brought on by the pervasive and unchecked use of antifungal medications. According to reports, the aforementioned fungal infection condition calls for the hunt for novel and potent antifungals, and this need is anticipated to grow with time. According to current reports, the most significant sources in the hunt for novel antifungal alternatives are natural compounds like plants and vegetable oils. Peppermint Oil (PmO), Sesame Oil (SO), Onion Oil (OO), Garlic Oil (GO), Sweet Almond Oil (SAO) Castor (Hint) Oil (CO), Coconut Oil (CnO), Clove Oil (ClO), Cacao Oil (CcO), Thyme Oil (TO), Lemon Oil (LO), Juniper Oil (JO), Rosa Oil (RO), Ginger Oil (GgO) and Agolich Oil (AO) herbal oils were used in this study. The investigation of the antifungal effect of organoparticles synthesized from these herbal oils against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, which causes root rot, was reported for the first time in the literature. Synthesized organoparticles Fourier Transform-Infrared (FTIR), size analysis (DLS), surface charge (ZETA potential) devices. In addition, the bioactivity (antifungal and antioxidant) properties of the particle were examined. The results of this study show that organoparticles p(OO), p(CO) and p(AO) can be used in the control of root and stem rot Sclerotinia sclerotiorum fungus.