Evaluation of the antifungal activity of propolis extracts from stingless bees on phytopathogenic fungi
Clarice Rech Costantin* et.al.
*Centro Tecnológico Universidade de Caxias do Sul, Brazil.
Research, Society and Development 11.16 (2022): e445111638445-e445111638445.
These are important research findings that show stingless bee propolis has antibacterial activity against phytopathogenic fungi. This is important because it could lead to the development of new, sustainable ways to control crop diseases. The research found that propolis from three species of stingless bees (T. clavipes, S. bipunctata, and T. angustula) had antibacterial activity against four phytopathogenic fungi (Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, Fusarium sp., Botryosphaeria sp., and Botrytis sp.). The antibacterial activity was strongest against the autoclaved extracts, and the most effective concentration was 6.4% to 12.0% v/v.
These findings suggest that alcoholic preparations of stingless bee propolis could be used to control crop diseases. This would be a sustainable alternative to synthetic pesticides, which can be harmful to the environment and human health.
Key Research Findings:
● Propolis produced by stingless bees (Meliponini tribe) has largely undiscovered potential.
● Little is known about the diversity and antibacterial activity of stingless bee propolis in relation to agricultural diseases.
● The antibacterial activity of propolis from three stingless bee species was examined and compared to honey bee propolis.
● Kulat Botrytis sp. adalah fitopatogen yang mengalami hambatan yang lebih besar daripada ekstrak propolis T. angustula.
● Autoclaved propolis extracts showed the greatest inhibitory effect on the growth of phytopathogenic fungi.
● Alcoholic preparations of stingless bee propolis can be effective in controlling agricultural phytopathogens.
