Research Article | Published: 01 September 2006

Fungitoxic evaluation of Holigarna arnottiana extracts against pathogenic fungi

P. Ramana

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 13 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 199-202 | 2006
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2006-G8TRRW | Cite this article

Abstract

The in vitro antifungal activity of petroleum ether, butanol, methanol and distilled water extracts of Holigarna arnottiana against Elsione fawcettii and Pyricularia sp. has been carried out. All the four plant extracts are effective in inhibiting the growth of E. fawcettii, while they are ineffective in inhibiting the growth of Pyricularia sp. The petroleum ether and methanol extracts are found to be very effective in inhibiting the growth of E. fawcettii, with petroleum ether extract exhibiting highest growth inhibition. The butanol extract showed moderate growth inhibition, while distilled water extract exhibited weak growth inhibition against E. fawcettii. The butanol extract exhibited weak stimulatory effect on Pyricularia sp.

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Ramana, P., 2006. Fungitoxic evaluation of Holigarna arnottiana extracts against pathogenic fungi. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 13(3), pp.199-202. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2006-G8TRRW

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