Control of Postharvest Green Mold in Citrus by the Antimicrobial Peptide BP15 and Its Lipopeptides.

This study examined the efficacy and mechanisms of action of the antimicrobial peptide BP15 and its lipopeptides, HBP15 and LBP15, against , the primary causative agent of green mold in citrus fruits. The findings revealed that all three antimicrobial peptides markedly inhibited the spore germination and mycelial growth of , with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of 3.12 μM for BP15, HBP15, and LBP15.

Jianqu fermentation with the isolated fungi significantly improves the immune response in immunosuppressed mice.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Jianqu, a classical formula of traditional Chinese medicine, is used clinically to treat symptoms like chill and fever headache, diarrhea and loss of appetite and act on patients with low immunity. However, the quality control of Jianqu fermentation is not well established, and its function in regulating the body's immunity still remains unclear.

Aim Of The Study: The present study firstly assesses the structure and diversity of fungal community during Jianqu fermentation and then investigates the immune regulating function of Jianqu extract in mouse model.