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Isolation and molecular characterization of mycotoxigenic fungi in agarwood.

Abstract：

:Agarwood (Oudh), is often used by people in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Oudh has been mentioned in the Hadith and is traditionally used for its aroma (perfuming smell) and potential medicinal applications. The aim of the study was to isolate mycotoxigenic fungi that grow on agarwood and the factors and storage conditions that enhance their growth potential. In addition to the detection of associated mycotoxins like: Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and ochratoxin A (OTA) from agarwood. Agarwood samples were collected from local markets of Jeddah governorate, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Standard dilution plate method was used for the isolation of fungi. Isolated fungi were identified based on morphological characteristics and confirmed using molecular biology techniques. AFB1 and OTA were detected by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HLPC). The results indicated that the most commonly isolated fungal genera were in the following descending order: Aspergillus, Penicillium, Fusarium and Rhizopus. Among Aspergillus genera, A. flavus and A. ochraceus were detected based on their morphology and confirmed by PCR using specific primers. It was also noted that AFB1 was released by 15.3 and 55.0% of A. flavus and A. parasiticus isolates respectively with levels reaching up to 14.60 µg/L. The moisture content in the samples ranged from 3% to 10% affected fungal growth. AFB1 was detected in 22 out of 50 of the samples. The maximum level of AFB1 (50.7 µg/kg) was detected in samples with higher moisture content (12%) stored at a temperature of 32 °C. Aspergillus fungi were found to be the most predominant fungal genera found on agarwood. Moisture content (9-10%) and storage temperature (32 °C) stimulated fungal growth and their ability to produce mycotoxins. For this reason, storage conditions at the marketing place should be adequate in order not to provide a conducive environment for fungal growth which is associated with the mycotoxin production. In order to prevent fungal growth and mycotoxin production, it would be recommended to store agarwood at temperatures not exceeding 25 °C and moisture content of up to a maximum of 5-6%.

journal_name

Saudi J Biol Sci

journal_title

Saudi journal of biological sciences

authors

Al-Hindi RR,Aly SE,Hathout AS,Alharbi MG,Al-Masaudi S,Al-Jaouni SK,Harakeh SM

doi

10.1016/j.sjbs.2017.07.008

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2018-12-01 00:00:00

pages

1781-1787

issue

eissn

1319-562X

issn

2213-7106

pii

S1319-562X(17)30187-0

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Isolation and molecular characterization of mycotoxigenic fungi in agarwood.