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Antifungal properties of the human Metschnikowia strain IHEM 25107

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Metschnikowiaceae may show natural, strain-dependent antifungal properties, so they are employed in agriculture as natural, safe alternatives to pesticides. With this paper, we documented the ability of the recently described Metschnikowia IHEM 25107 to inhibit growth of several molds, including diverse Aspergillus species and dermatophytes. This biocontrol activity enables pulcherrimin-producing strains to naturally antagonize competing microorganisms.

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Authors are grateful to Prof. Marc-André Lachance for characterizing the studied pigment as pulcherrimin.

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  1. Department of Biomolecular Science, Section of Hygiene, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, Via S. Chiara, 27, 61029, Urbino, PU, Italy

    Maurizio Sisti

  2. Clinical Microbiology and Virology, Spirito Santo Hospital, Pescara, PE, Italy

    Vincenzo Savini

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Sisti, M., Savini, V. Antifungal properties of the human Metschnikowia strain IHEM 25107. Folia Microbiol 59, 263–266 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12223-013-0290-2

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