Work

Isolation of endophytic actinomycetes from roots and leaves of maize (Zea mays L.)

Year: 2000

Type: article

Abstract: Actinomycetes were isolated from surface sterilized leaves and roots of maize. A total of 53 isolates were obtained, 31 of them from leaves and 22 from roots. The genus Microbispora was the most frequently found followed by the genera Streptomyces and Streptosporangium. From the isolated actinomycetes, 43.4% showed antimicrobial activity against one or more tested bacteria and yeast.

Source: Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology

DOI: 10.1590/s1516-89132000000400016

Authors: Janete M. de Araújo, Adilson C. da Silva, João L. Azevedo

Institutions: Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Universidade de São Paulo

Language: English

Topic: Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis

Subfield: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico