Sustainable Applications of Endophytic Bacteria and Their Physiological/Biochemical Roles on Medicinal and Herbal Plants: Review

Tshikhudo, Phumudzo P.; Ntushelo, Khayalethu; Mudau, Fhatuwani Nixwell

doi:10.3390/microorganisms11020453

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“…The biosynthesis of n-alkanes by various bacteria including Desulfovibrio sp., Clostridium sp., Pseudomonas fluorescens , Vibrio furnissii M1, and Engineered Escherichia coli has been reported [ 30 – 33 ]. Although endophytic bacteria were known within the biotechnology field for their ability to produce a great variety of sustainable safe, eco-friendly products, there are no reports about their ability to produce alkanes [ 34 ]. Therefore, this study is the first documentation of alkane production by endophytic bacteria.…”

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The potential of Bacillus species isolated from Cinnamomum camphora for biofuel production

Hagaggi,

Rady

2024

Microb Cell Fact

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Background Increasing concerns about climate change and global petroleum supply draw attention to the urgent need for the development of alternative methods to produce fuels. Consequently, the scientific community must devise novel ways to obtain fuels that are both sustainable and eco-friendly. Bacterial alkanes have numerous potential applications in the industry sector. One significant application is biofuel production, where bacterial alkanes can serve as a sustainable eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels. This study represents the first report on the production of alkanes by endophytic bacteria. Results In this study, three Bacillus species, namely Bacillus atrophaeus Camph.1 (OR343176.1), Bacillus spizizenii Camph.2 (OR343177.1), and Bacillus aerophilus Camph.3 (OR343178.1), were isolated from the leaves of C. camphora. The isolates were then screened to determine their ability to produce alkanes in different culture media including nutrient broth (NB), Luria–Bertani (LB) broth, and tryptic soy broth (TSB). Depending on the bacterial isolate and the culture media used, different profiles of alkanes ranging from C8 to C31 were detected. Conclusions The endophytic B. atrophaeus Camph.1 (OR343176.1), B. spizizenii Camph.2 (OR343177.1), and B. aerophilus Camph.3 (OR343178.1), associated with C. camphora leaves, represent new eco-friendly approaches for biofuel production, aiming towards a sustainable future. Further research is needed to optimize the fermentation process and scale up alkane production by these bacterial isolates.

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The potential of Bacillus species isolated from Cinnamomum camphora for biofuel production

Hagaggi,

Rady

2024

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“…The ethanolic extracts of Vigna radiata were observed in terms of their shape, color, smell, and taste. The color was also taken into account (Tshikhudo et al, 2023).…”

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An Investigation into Development and Testing of Herbal Acne Gel Containing Vigna radiata and Aloe barbadensis

Pranshul,

et al. 2023

Intern. J. Zool. Invest.

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Long-term inflammation of the pilosebaceous unit caused by acne vulgaris can result in inflammatory lesions, seborrhea, comedones, and other conditions. It has been established that Staphylococcus epidermidis and Propionibacterium acnes are the pus-forming bacteria that cause acne inflammation. The bacteria Staphylococcus aureus contributes to acne inflammation. Natural medications are more readily accepted than their synthetic counterparts because it is generally believed that natural medicines have fewer adverse effects. On the global stage, there has been a recent uptick in inquiries for herbal preparations. The purpose of the present investigation was to develop and evaluate a herbal anti-acne gel that includes Aloe barbadensis and Vigna radiata ethanolic extract as active ingredients. Three formulations (F1, F2, F3) utilizing extracts of aloe barbadensis and vigna radiata, as well as a combination of these two extracts, were created in order to optimize the herbal anti-acne gel. A number of factors, including the formulation's physical appearance, pH, drug content, spreadability, and extrudability, were assessed. It was successfully researched how anti-acne activity assay against S. aureus works. Out of all the formulations examined, batch F3 was determined to be the most optimal for every parameter. When combined, the ethanolic extracts of Aloe barbadensis and Vigna radiata have the potential to be effective against Acne vulgaris and to work in concert with the bacteria.

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“…Plant endophytes are microbial groups that widely exist in healthy medicinal plant tissues, coexist harmoniously with host plants, and do not cause significant damage to hosts [ 8 ]. They are also an important part of theplant micro-ecosystem, which is rich in species, mainly including endophytic fungi, endophytic bacteria, and endophytic actinomycetes [ 7 , 9 , 10 ]. At present, endophytes have been isolated from a variety of medicinal plants, and many endophytes have been verified to secrete plant hormones, growth factors, etc., which are conducive to plant growth and development and can also regulate the accumulation and production of active ingredients in medicinal plants [ 10 , 11 ].…”

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“…They are also an important part of theplant micro-ecosystem, which is rich in species, mainly including endophytic fungi, endophytic bacteria, and endophytic actinomycetes [ 7 , 9 , 10 ]. At present, endophytes have been isolated from a variety of medicinal plants, and many endophytes have been verified to secrete plant hormones, growth factors, etc., which are conducive to plant growth and development and can also regulate the accumulation and production of active ingredients in medicinal plants [ 10 , 11 ]. They increase the active ingredients of the host by producing the same or similar active products as the active ingredients in the host [ 11 , 12 , 13 ].…”

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Cultivable Endophyte Resources in Medicinal Plants and Effects on Hosts

Wang

Zhang

Hao

et al. 2023

Life

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With the increasing demand for medicinal plants and the increasing shortage of resources, improving the quality and yield of medicinal plants and making more effective use of medicinal plants has become an urgent problem to be solved. During the growth of medicinal plants, various adversities can lead to nutrient loss and yield decline. Using traditional chemical pesticides to control the stress resistance of plants will cause serious pollution to the environment and even endanger human health. Therefore, it is necessary to find suitable pesticide substitutes from natural ingredients. As an important part of the microecology of medicinal plants, endophytes can promote the growth of medicinal plants, improve the stress tolerance of hosts, and promote the accumulation of active components of hosts. Endophytes have a more positive and direct impact on the host and can metabolize rich medicinal ingredients, so researchers pay attention to them. This paper reviews the research in the past five years, aiming to provide ideas for improving the quality of medicinal plants, developing more microbial resources, exploring more medicinal natural products, and providing help for the development of research on medicinal plants and endophytes.

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Sustainable Applications of Endophytic Bacteria and Their Physiological/Biochemical Roles on Medicinal and Herbal Plants: Review

Cited by 15 publications

References 199 publications

The potential of Bacillus species isolated from Cinnamomum camphora for biofuel production

The potential of Bacillus species isolated from Cinnamomum camphora for biofuel production

An Investigation into Development and Testing of Herbal Acne Gel Containing Vigna radiata and Aloe barbadensis

Cultivable Endophyte Resources in Medicinal Plants and Effects on Hosts

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