Antifungal activity In vitro of nanoemulsion prepared from neem oil (Azadirachta indica)

Authors

  • Josafat Alberto Hernández-Becerra Universidad Tecnológica de Tabasco, División de Procesos Industriales
  • Ana Lidia Sánchez-Cerino
  • Hugo Sergio García-Galindo Tecnológico Nacional de México. Instituto Tecnológico de Veracruz, Unidad de Investigación y Desarrollo de Alimentos
  • Cristóbal Torres-Palacios
  • Angélica Alejandra Ochoa Flores Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19136/era.a10nNEIII.3637

Keywords:

Nanoemulsion, neem, antifungal activity, Azadirachta indica, Aspergillus niger

Abstract

Nanoemulsions are an effective alternative in the protection, transport,
and release of bioactive compounds, favoring greater solubility, stability, bioavailability,
and efficacy. Neem oil contains compounds with a broad spectrum of biological activity,
including antifungal capacity. Molds are responsible for the deterioration of many fruits, so
extracts from plants represent ecologically viable postharvest handling alternatives. The aim
of this work was to develop stable nanoemulsions with neem oil, evaluating its antifungal
activity against Aspergillus niger isolated from papaya fruits. Nanoemulsions with different
Hydrophilic Lipophilic Balance (HLB) values were prepared using neem oil, deionized water,
and non-ionic emulsifiers. The globule size, polydispersity index (PDI), and surface charge
was analyzed. The antifungal activity was evaluated through the poisoned food technique.
Response surface methodology was used to identify an optimal formulation which consisted
of 8.21% of neem oil, 1:3.28 oil:emulsifier ratio, and 16.2 of HLB. This nanoemulsion
reached a globule size of 60 nm and was stable for 365 days. Nanoemulsions prepared
with commercial or freshly extracted neem oil were effective in inhibiting In vitro the growth
of Aspergillus niger. This contrasted with trials where non-nano-emulsified oil was used.
The use of nanoemulsions with neem oil represents a promising alternative in the control of
postharvest deterioration caused by Aspergillus niger in fruits.

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Published

2023-12-31

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SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE

How to Cite

Hernández-Becerra, J. A., Sánchez-Cerino, A. L., García-Galindo, H. S., Torres-Palacios, C., & Ochoa Flores, A. A. (2023). Antifungal activity In vitro of nanoemulsion prepared from neem oil (Azadirachta indica). Ecosistemas Y Recursos Agropecuarios, 10(NEIII). https://doi.org/10.19136/era.a10nNEIII.3637

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