Fungal and Bacterial Pathogen Isolation Techniques
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What is the primary purpose of placing tissue sections in a surface sterilant solution?

  • To eliminate undesirable microorganisms (correct)
  • To introduce beneficial bacteria
  • To enhance the growth of healthy tissue
  • To preserve the tissues for a longer duration

How long should the tissue sections typically be incubated at 25°C?

  • 7-10 days
  • 10-14 days
  • 3-5 days (correct)
  • 1-2 days

What method is recommended for isolating pathogenic bacteria from contaminated tissues?

  • Direct plating of unsterilized tissues
  • Serial dilution method (correct)
  • Microscopic examination of tissues
  • Heat sterilization method

What should be done with sections of diseased tissue after surface sterilization?

<p>They should be ground in sterile water (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might fruiting structures be isolated directly in the sterilization process?

<p>They may contain pathogens for study (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of sterilant is most commonly used for surface sterilization of infected plant tissue?

<p>70 per cent ethyl alcohol (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which culture medium is best known for isolating bacterial plant pathogens?

<p>Nutrient agar (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method can be employed to inhibit bacterial growth in a fungal culture medium?

<p>Using lactic acid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process must be performed aseptically to prevent contamination when pouring culture media?

<p>Wiping the work table with ethyl alcohol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of agar is typically used for separating certain fungi from bacteria?

<p>Water agar (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to dry the tissues with a sterile paper towel after surface sterilization?

<p>To remove excess sterilant and improve isolation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a laminar flow hood during isolation procedures?

<p>To reduce airborne contaminants (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be done to glassware and tools used in the isolation process?

<p>Sterilized and flamed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Fungal and Bacterial Plant Pathogen Isolation

  • Objective: Isolate fungal and bacterial plant pathogens from affected plant parts.

Preparing for Isolation

  • Sterilize glassware: Use petri dishes, test tubes, and pipettes.
  • Surface sterilization: Use 70% ethyl alcohol for leaf dips (3 seconds or more) to eliminate surface contaminants. Blot dry with sterile paper towels.
  • Culture media preparation:
    • Potato dextrose agar (PDA): Suitable for most fungi.
    • Water agar or glucose agar: For separating oomycetes (Pythium) and fungi (Fusarium) from bacteria.
    • V-8 and other less rich media: Encourage fungal sporulation.
    • Nutrient agar: Contains beef extract and peptone, good for isolating bacterial plant pathogens.
    • Lactic acid addition: Use 1-2 drops of a 25% lactic acid solution to 10mL of medium before pouring to inhibit bacterial growth.

Pouring Plates

  • Sterile media: Melt and cool before pouring into sterilized containers.
  • Aseptic techniques: Work in a clean room or laminar flow hood. Wipe surfaces, wash hands, sterilize tools to prevent contamination.

Isolation Methods

  • Method selection: Depends on the pathogen's presence within host cells and its form.

Isolating from Leaves

Fungi

  • Cut sections: 5 to 10 mm square sections from the margin of the infected lesion, including diseased and healthy tissue.
  • Surface sterilization: Dip sections in sterilant for varied durations (15 to 30 seconds).
  • Washing and plating: Wash sections in sterile water, blot dry, and place 3-5 sections per petri dish.
  • Incubation: Incubate at 25°C for 3-5 days.
  • Fruiting structures: If present, pick them out, sterilize briefly, and plate them.

Bacteria

  • Serial dilution: Used to isolate pathogenic bacteria from contaminated diseased tissues.
  • Grinding: Aseptically grind surface-sterilized sections in sterile water.
  • Serial dilution: Dilute homogenate in equal volumes or 10 times the initial volume of water.
  • Streaking: Streak plates with nutrient agar using a needle or loop dipped in various dilutions.
  • Single colonies: Obtain single colonies of pathogenic bacteria from the higher dilutions still containing bacteria.

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This quiz focuses on the isolation techniques for fungal and bacterial plant pathogens from affected plant parts. It covers topics such as sterilization, culture media preparation, and the process of pouring plates. Test your knowledge on best practices and methodologies in plant pathology.

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