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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- HASSAN USMAN KATSINA POLYTECHNIC (NCE), KATSINA, KATSINA STATE 4
- Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, Katsina, Katsina State 5
- Heritage Polytechnic, Ikot Udota, Akwa Ibom State 46
- Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure, Jigawa State 8
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State 24
- Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City, Edo State 2
- Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State 8
- Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, Owerri, Imo State 3
- Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State 45
- Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, Enugu State 11