Composition and antimicrobial activity of hydroalcoholic extracts of var. and var. .

BACKGROUND

The basidiomycetes var. Lanzi and var. Venturella et al. belong the species complex, acting as facultative biotrophs in association with members of Apiaceae family, i.e., L. and L., respectively. The consumption of these fungi has rapidly increased in recent decades, not only thanks to their nutritional properties and pleasant flavor, but also for their bioactive and medicinal properties.

METHODS

A quantitative study of their hydroalcoholic extracts was carried out by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. The potential antimicrobial activity of the extracts was also tested against some phytopathogenic bacteria [ and (Gram-positive), , and (Gram-negative)] and fungi (, , , , sp., and ).

RESULTS

The chemical analysis allowed the identification of secondary metabolites belonging to different classes, as flavonoids, organic acids, amino acids, carbohydrates, vitamins, nucleic acids, fatty acids, and triterpenoids. Both extracts demonstrated antimicrobial activity against of the most tested microorganisms.

CONCLUSION

The results can broaden the knowledge on the possible use of these fungal species in the agricultural sector.