Antibacterial activity of Xylaria species in vitro against Xanthomonas campestris pv. mangiferaeindicae isolated from bacterial black spot of mango fruit.
Thirumalesh B. V., Thippeswamy B., Krishnappa M.
Author Affiliation: Department of PG Studies and Research in Microbiology, Bioscience Complex, Kuvempu University, JnanaSahyadri, Shankaraghatta - 577 451, Shimoga Dist., Karnataka, India.
International Journal of Life Sciences Biotechnology and Pharma Research 3 : 125-130
Abstract : Macro fungi Xylaria hypoxylon and Xylaria polymorpha is common inhabitant of forest and woodland areas. Bacterial black spot of mango caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. mangiferaeindicae (Xcm) is one of the most important bacterial disease causing mango crops, in Karnataka. We aimed to determine the antibacterial potential of the petroleum ether, chloroform and ethanolicextracts obtained from X. hypoxylon and X. polymorpha. Extracts were tested for antibacterial activity against Xanthomonas campestris pv. mangiferaeindicae isolated from bacterial black spot of Mango fruit. The maximum inhibitory effect was shown by petroleum ether extract of X. polymorpha. The test bacterium was less inhibited by chloroform extract of X. polymorpha, shows antibacterial effect against the test bacteria.