ISSN 2736-1756
Advanced Journal of Microbiology Research ISSN 2241-9837 Vol. 14 (1), pp. 001-005, January, 2020. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Anti-Aspergillus properties of different extracts from selected plants
Ivana D. Radojević*, Milan S. Stanković, Olgica D. Stefanović, Marina D. Topuzović, Ljiljana R. Čomić and Aleksandar M. Ostojić
Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science, University of Kragujevac, Radoja Domanovica 12, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia.
Accepted 19 September, 2019
Abstract
In vitro antifungal activity of methanol, acetone and ethyl-acetate extracts from Equisetum telmateia Ehrh., Allium flavum L., Sedum acre L., Sideritis montana L., Marubium peregrinum L. and Xeranthemum anuum L. grown in Serbia, were investigated by microdilution method. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC) have been determined. Testing was conducted against four Aspergillus species - A. flavus, A. fumigatus, A. niger and A. restrictus. All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS package. The tested extracts showed significant antifungal activity against A. restrictus and moderate activity against other Aspergillus spp. The best results showed ethyl acetate extract of S. montana, X. anuum and S. acre.
Key words: Antifungal activity, plant extracts, Aspergillus spp.