ANTIMICROBIAL PIGMENT FROM FUSARIUM GRAMINEARUM: OPTIMIZING CONDITIONS AND UTILIZING AGRO-INDUSTRIAL RESIDUES

Fusarium sp. produces various bioactive pigments widely used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and the food industry. This study investigated antimicrobial effect of pigment produced from highest pigment-producing strain determined optimum growth conditions agro-industrial residues to obtain maximum production. equiseti, graminearum, poae strains were tested terms their production levels. Pigment quantification was assessed by a UV–Visible Spectrophotometer at 500 nm. Antimicrobial tests Disc Diffusion Well Methods. According our results, amount F. graminearum (p<0.001) malt extract broth (MEB) media (p<0.001). Extracted against B. cereus S. aureus with zone inhibition diameters 10.2 14.9 mm respectively. Initial pH levels 8, 150 rpm rotation speed, 30 ºC temperature, 9 days incubation under light condition MEB as for reddish Moreover, 10-2 times diluted molasses, Turkish feta cheese whey, cheddar whey found suitable low-cost graminearum. Our findings not only represent that might be industry an bio-colorant but also show potential use molasses