In vitro activity of alcoholic extracts of edible mushrooms against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides
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https://doi.org/10.33885/sf.2026.57.1471Abstract
Background: Edible mushrooms are well known for their diverse bioactive properties. However, studies evaluating their antimicrobial activity have predominantly focused on human pathogenic microorganisms, while research addressing their effects on phytopathogenic microorganisms remains limited.
Objective: To assess the antifungal activity of four alcoholic extracts derived from the edible mushrooms Lactarius aff. deliciosus, Ustilago maydis, Amanita aff. jacksonii, and A. rubescens against the phytopathogen Colletotrichum gloeosporioides.
Methods: Alcoholic extracts were obtained by macerating mushroom samples in methanol and ethanol. Antifungal activity was evaluated using agar well diffusion and microdilution assays.
Results and Conclusions: The agar well diffusion assay revealed growth inhibition of C. gloeosporioides when exposed to 3:7 ethanol–water extracts of the edible mushrooms. The microdilution assay demonstrated that the methanolic extract of L. aff. deliciosus at a 3:7 dilution achieved the highest inhibition rate (97.02%). These findings suggest that ethanol–water (3:7) extracts of the tested edible mushrooms possess promising antifungal potential and could be explored further for in vivo applications as a sustainable alternative for the management of agriculturally relevant phytopathogens.
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