Abstract:
A mycotoxigenic fungus known as Aspergillus flavus is capable of producing B alfatoxins. This fungus frequently grows on decaying vegetation, stored grain, and dead leaves. An infection known as aspergillosis is brought on by A. flavus, a common type of fungus that can live both indoors and outdoors. Copper acetate, also known as cupric acetate, is a chemical compound with the formula Cu2(OAc)4, a solid that looks like sand and is blue-green in color. It smells like vinegar-like acetic acid. It is utilized as a catalyst, fungicide, pesticide, and in the production of additional chemicals and pigments. In present study, Copper Acetate (CuA) is found as an antifungal agent against A. flavus. Two different methods viz. disk diffusion method and the well diffusion have been standardized against A. flavus. Approximately 10^8 colony forming units (CFU) of A. flavus were inoculated in 10mL PBS buffer solution, hence suspension solution prepared. Culture media plates were prepared by sterilized Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) media by pouring 20ml media into each empty sterilized petri plates. Activity index was recorded after 12, 24, 36 and 48h incubation at 37°C, The diameter of the inhibition of zones were measured and optical images were documented by an ordinary camera at the same time. Cupric acetate has been shown to be effective against A. flavus. It is concluded to have the great potential in applications such as clinical infections and antifungal therapy.
Page(s):
54-54
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Abstract Book on Second International Conference on Recent Approaches in Plant Sciences (RAPS-23) 4-5 May 2023 , Volume: 0, Issue: 0, Year: 2023