Fruit Vinegars as Biological Control Strategy Against Fruit Born Fungal Pathogens

Vinegars as Antifungal Against Food Fungi

Authors

  • Asmara lmtiaz Department of Biology, Lahore Garrison University, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Humaira Niamat Department of Biology, Lahore Garrison University, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Amjad Khan Department of Biology, Lahore Garrison University, Lahore, Pakistan

Keywords:

antifungal, fruit born, fungal pathogens, Aspergillus flavus, Fusarium solani, Acremonium sp., Syzygium cumini

Abstract

The aim of the study is to use natural sources as antifungal against food born fungi to avoid chemical toxicity on fruits and vegetables. In current study, antifungal property of different vinegars have been evaluated against some fruits born fungi. Fungal isolates were identified by macroscopic and microscopic study. Antifungal activity of three types of vinegars was evaluated by agar well diffusion method. Three types of fungal isolates i.e. Acremonium species, Aspergillus flavus and Fusarium solani isolated form orange, guava and strawberry respectively, were identified using 40x and 100x lenses of microscope. Synthetic white vinegar and mixed fruit vinegar showed maximum activity against Acremonium species forming zone of inhibition of 15±0.05 mm and 12±0.05 mm. Syzygium cumini vinegar showed maximum antifungal activity against A. flavus forming zones of inhibition 10±0.05 mm. Vinegar coatings, sprays or fumes can be better alternate of chemical fungicides to keep fungal pathogens and chemical toxicity away from food.

 

 

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Published

2024-03-04

How to Cite

Asmara lmtiaz, Humaira Niamat, & Muhammad Amjad Khan. (2024). Fruit Vinegars as Biological Control Strategy Against Fruit Born Fungal Pathogens: Vinegars as Antifungal Against Food Fungi. Biological Sciences - PJSIR, 67(1), 49–53. Retrieved from https://v2.pjsir.org/index.php/biological-sciences/article/view/3052