ISSN 2756-3413
African Journal of Virology Research ISSN 3421-7347 Vol. 6 (3), pp. 001-004, March, 2012. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Phytochemical characterization and the antimicrobial property of Aframomum danielli extract
Fasoyiro, S.B1* and Adegoke, G.O2
1Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, P.M.B. 5029, Moor – Plantation, Ibadan, Nigeria.
2Department of Food technology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Accepted 17 October, 2011
Abstract
Characterization of preliminary phytochemical components of Aframomum danielli seeds was determined. Fractions of the seeds obtained by vacuum liquid chromatographic process were tested for antimicrobial activities. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, cardenolides, carotenoids and polyphenols. All fractions obtained from the petroleum ether extract exhibited antimicrobial activity on food-borne pathogens with minimum inhibitory concentrations in the range of 100 – 800 microgram per millilitres.
Key words: Phytochemicals, A. danielli fractions, antimicrobial properties.