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Antifungal activity of optimized Reynoutria sachalinensis extracts against Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici
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META, National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, 67-103 Donat, 400293, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Laboratory of Genetics and Plant Resistance, Institute of Genetics, Physiology and Plant Protection, State University of Moldova, 20 Padurii, MD-2002, Chișinău, Moldova
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Molecular biology, Centre for Systems Biology, Biodiversity and Bioresources (3B), Babeș-Bolyai University, 3-5 Clinicilor St., 400015, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Biotechnology, Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Babeș-Bolyai University, 1 Kogălniceanu St., 400084, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
A - Research concept and design; B - Collection and/or assembly of data; C - Data analysis and interpretation; D - Writing the article; E - Critical revision of the article; F - Final approval of article
Submission date: 2025-12-19
Acceptance date: 2026-04-07
Online publication date: 2026-04-23
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Loredana Maria Soran
META, National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies, 67-103 Donat, 400293, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
HIGHLIGHTS
- Reynoutria sachalinensis extract
- total flavonoid, total polyphenolic content and antioxidant capacity of the extracts
- extracts can be used to combat the tomato wilt disease caused by F. oxysporum
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Many fungicides used to control plant diseases have not always been friendly to the environment, which has led to the development of a new generation of eco-friendly fungicides. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antifungal activity of hydroalcoholic Reynoutria sachalinensis extract. A central composite design was employed to optimize the extraction parameters, namely extraction time, ethanol–water ratio, and temperature. The total flavonoid and total polyphenolic contents, as well as the antioxidant capacity of the obtained extracts, were evaluated. The optimal extraction conditions for obtaining an extract from R. sachalinensis leaves consisted of a 70:30 (v/v) ethanol: water mixture as the extraction solvent, a temperature of 60°C, and a sonication time of 5 min. For the stem extract, the optimal conditions were a 55:45 (v/v) ethanol: water mixture, a temperature of 66.82°C, and an extraction time of 10 min. The extracts obtained under these conditions showed an inhibitory effect on the growth of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici. Mixing the two extracts at a 1:1 ratio resulted in higher antioxidant capacity and a slightly stimulatory effect on fungal growth compared to the individual ones. Taking into account the results obtained, the individual extracts may be used to control tomato wilt disease caused by F. oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici.
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