In vitro activity of ethanolic and methanolic plant extracts of Plumbago zeylanica was investigated against Aspergillus sp., Penicillium, Aspergillus sp. and Fusarium sp. The ethanolic extract exhibited significant activity against Aspergillus, Penicillium sp. and Fusarium sp. Aqueous and acetone extracts were showed moderate activity followed by petroleum ether extract.
Antifungal activity, Plumbago zeylanica, plumbagin
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