ISSN: 0973-7510
E-ISSN: 2581-690X
Aqueous extract of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) rhizome and garlic (Allium sativum L.) bulb was evaluated for its anti-mycotic activity against Alternaria alternate [Fr.] Keissl, Aspergillus flavus Link and Fusarium solani F. Sp.pisi adopting Poisoned food technique using Potato dextrose agar (PDA) medium at 26±2°C. The ginger extract alone as well as in combination with garlic extract showed significant reduction in the growth of the tested fungi at 5, 10, 15 and 20% concentration (conc.).The two plant extracts were also evaluated for its fungitoxicity (fungistatic and fungicidal) and exhibited broad fungitoxic spectrum. Further work involves further evaluation of antifungal activities of these extracts in vivo.
Rhizome extract, Bulb extract, Antifungal activity, Test fungi
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