Electrospun biohybrid materials for plant biocontrol containing chitosan and Trichoderma viride spores

Nanofibrous mats containing chitosan and Trichoderma viride spores were successfully prepared by electrospinning. The presence of the fungal spores in the nanofibrous mats was determined by scanning electron microscopy. The viability of the incorporated spores was estimated by cultivating the obtain...

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Published in:Journal of bioactive and compatible polymers 2011-01, Vol.26 (1), p.48-55
Main Authors: Spasova, Mariya, Manolova, Nevena, Naydenov, Mladen, Kuzmanova, Jordanka, Rashkov, Iliya
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alternaria
Applied sciences
Biological and medical sciences
Biological control
Control
Exact sciences and technology
Fibers and threads
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Fungal plant pathogens
Fusarium
Phytopathology. Animal pests. Plant and forest protection
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Technology of polymers
Trichoderma viride
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Summary:Nanofibrous mats containing chitosan and Trichoderma viride spores were successfully prepared by electrospinning. The presence of the fungal spores in the nanofibrous mats was determined by scanning electron microscopy. The viability of the incorporated spores was estimated by cultivating the obtained biohybrids and studying the fungus growth. The fungal spores incorporated into the chitosan-containing fibrous mats were viable; the T. viride developed and reproduced normally. The electrospun biohybrid materials inhibited the growth of diverse phytopathogenic strains (Fusarium, Alternaria) when placed at suitable growth conditions. Coating the plant sprouts with the biohybrids by direct electrospinning was easily done.
ISSN:0883-9115
1530-8030
DOI:10.1177/0883911510391446