Antimicrobial Activities of Ocimum Gratissimum L. Against the Fungi Isolated from Spoilt Solanum Lycopersicum L.
Student: Efe Ogbemudia (Project, 2025)
Department of Plant Biology and Biotechnology
University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State
Abstract
Fungal contamination of Solanum lycopersicum L. (Tomato) is a major concern in post harvest losses, which affects both quality and marketability. This study investigate the antimicrobial properties of Ocimum gratissimum (scent leaf) against fungi isolated from tomato fruits. In this study, fungal species were isolated from infected tomatoes and identified followed by testing the antimicrobial efficacy of scent leaf extract. The zone of inhibition varied depending on the fungal species demonstrating the potential of scent leaf as a natural antifungal agent.
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- Abdul-Gusau Polytechnic, Talata-Mafara, Zamfara State 3
- Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State 24
- Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State 71
- Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic, Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State 3
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State 15
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- Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State 6
- Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa State 8
- Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State 26
- Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State 1