Global Advanced Research Journal of Agricultural Science (GARJAS) ISSN: 2315-5094
June 2016 Vol. 5(6): pp. 243-248
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Full Length Research Paper

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.