Characterisation of two novel bacteriocin-like substances produced by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens ELI149 with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity.

The aim of this study was to isolate and characterise antifungal and bactericidal compounds from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain ELI149. An absorbent resin (Amberlite Two bacteriocin-like substances (BLSs) with different physical properties and inhibitory activities were isolated along with two known antifungal compounds. The two BLSs were heat stable and were not sensitive to acid or alkaline conditions (pH 2-10), with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. The antifungal compounds were identified as surfactin and fengycin. Only fengycin showed marked antifungal properties against several phytopathogens. The two isolated BLSs were partially characterised and their bactericidal properties were analysed. The antifungals compounds were identified as surfactin and fengycin, this latter being mainly responsible for the antifungal activity.