Phylogenetic analysis of the genus Fusarium and their antifungal activity against wood-decay and sapstain fungi

Young Min Lee, Joo Hyun Hong, Hanbyul Lee, Byoung Jun Ahn, Gyu Hyeok Kim, Jae Jin Kim

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Abstract

Microorganism-based biological protections are alternatives to chemical treatments. Worldwide, Fusarium species are important plant pathogens, and their mycotoxins are antimicrobial. In this study, 18 Fusarium strains isolated in Korea have been investigated. Nine Fusarium species, including two unknown species, were identified based on their genotypic characteristics. Among the identified species, Fusarium armeniacum and Fusarium commune were observed for the first time in Korea. The antifungal activity of Fusarium crude extracts was assessed by growth inhibition against two wood-decay fungi and three sapstain fungi. Most Fusarium strain extracts revealed strong antifungal activity against wood-decay fungi. Strains of the unknown Fusarium sp. 2, which was found in wood samples, showed strong antifungal activity against all wood-decay and sapstain fungi tested in this study.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)473-478
Number of pages6
JournalHolzforschung
Volume67
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013 May

Keywords

  • Antifungal activity
  • Fusarium
  • Sapstain fungi
  • Translation elongation factor 1-α (TEF-1 α) gene
  • Wooddecay fungi

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biomaterials

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