411007

Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Yeast Killer Isolates from Natural Habitats

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Last updated: 15 Feb 2025

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Genetics

Abstract

Several yeast isolates can secrete antifungal components. These include toxic proteins or enzymes, cyclic dipeptides, surfactants, or volatile small molecules, all of which act against fungi. Although the term 'killer yeast' traditionally refers to those that secrete protein toxins, some literature uses the term more broadly for any yeast with antifungal activity. This study aims to obtain highly potent killer yeast isolates to be used in biological control against several other microorganisms. 30 yeast isolates were collected from three distinct sources (soil, juice, and fruit) from seven different locations: Assiut town, Bosra, Sahel Selim, Elbadari, AlGhanium, Abnob, and Manfalout, all located at Assiut goernorate, Egypt. The isolates were characterized and tested for their killing activity. Five isolates out of 30 showed killing activity. ITS gene sequence determination method was used to identify the strongest isolate molecularly, and the results showed that isolate no. 9 was 99% related to Meyerozyma carbibica. The potential of the tested isolates to eliminate various pathogens was demonstrated by their antagonistic against several plant pathogenic microorganisms. The results showed the ability of the tested isolates to kill different pathogens. Therefore, these isolates can be used to biologically control various plant pathogens.

DOI

10.21608/ajas.2025.322321.1408

Keywords

Antagonism, Killer Yeast, Meyerozyma carbibica, Mycocins

Authors

First Name

Romisa

Last Name

Essa

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Affiliation

Genetics Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.

Email

romisaessa7@gmail.com

City

Assiut

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First Name

Fathy

Last Name

Saleh

MiddleName

M.

Affiliation

Genetics Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.

Email

faathy.saleh@agr.au.edu.eg

City

Assiut

Orcid

-

First Name

Rania

Last Name

Faysal

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Genetics Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.

Email

rhomossy@aun.edu.eg

City

Assiut

Orcid

-

First Name

Ameer

Last Name

Elfarash

MiddleName

E.M.

Affiliation

Genetics Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt., School of Veterinary Medicine, Badr University in Assiut, Assiut, 71111, Egypt.

Email

aelfarash@aun.edu.eg

City

Assiut

Orcid

0000-0002-3439-9350

Volume

56

Article Issue

1

Related Issue

52760

Issue Date

2025-01-01

Receive Date

2024-09-24

Publish Date

2025-01-12

Page Start

132

Page End

146

Print ISSN

1110-0486

Online ISSN

2356-9840

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https://ajas.journals.ekb.eg/article_411007.html

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411,007

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Original Article

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62

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Journal

Publication Title

Assiut Journal of Agricultural Sciences

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https://ajas.journals.ekb.eg/

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Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Yeast Killer Isolates from Natural Habitats

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15 Feb 2025