Endophytic fungi with anti-microbial, anti-cancer and anti-malarial activities isolated from Thai medicinal plants

• Main Authors: Suthep Wiyakrutta, Nongluksna Sriubolmas, Wattana Panphut, Nuntawan Thongon, Kannawat Danwisetkanjana, Nijsiri Ruangrungsi, Vithaya Meevootisom
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences; Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Immunology and Microbiology
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/21069

A total of 81 Thai medicinal plant species collected from forests in four geographical regions of Thailand were examined for the presence of endophytic fungi with biological activity. Of 582 pure isolates obtained, 360 morphologically distinct fungi were selected for cultivation on malt Czapek broth...