Global Advanced Research Journal of Agricultural Science (GARJAS) ISSN: 2315-5094
June 2016 Vol. 5(6): pp. 243-248
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Phytochemical Screening and Antifungal Activity Ofmoringa Oleifera on Some Selected Fungi in Dutse, Jigawa State
Aisha2, S.B.,1Kutama*, A.S., 3Kabir,S. and4Paul, A.T.
1Department of Biological Sciences, Federal University, Dutse. P.M.B 7156-Nigeria
2Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology Federal University, Dutse. P.M.B 7156-Nigeria
3Department of Biological Sciences, College of Arts, Science and Remedial Studies, Kano
4Department of Environtal Sciences, Federal University, Dutse. P.M.B 7156-Nigeria
Email: mbang4@yahoo.com
Accepted 30 June, 2016
Abstract
Phytochemical screening of the ethanolic extract of Moringaoleifera and its antifungal activityon some selected fungi was investigated using the disc diffusion and broth dilution techniques. Resultsof phytochemical screening of the ethanolic extract shows the presence of alkaloids, glycoside, flavonoids, reducing sugar, saponins and tannins. Similarly, it was found that the ethanolic extract has antifungal potential on the tested fungi. The minimum inhibitory concentration for the leaf ethanolic extract was found to be 375mg/ml. therefore Moringaoleifera could be used against these fungi pending further research.
Keywords: Moringaoleifera, ethanolic extract, phytochemicals, antifungal activity.
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