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September 8, 2026Indian Journal of MicrobiologyOpen Access

Antifungal Effects of Medicinal Plant Extracts on Soil-Borne Phytopathogens

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MMMansoor MalikNANusrat AhmadMBManish Bhat

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In vitro study reveals fungal growth inhibition across diverse soil-borne phytopathogens, highlighting plant extracts as eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic fungicides.

Key Points

  • To evaluate the in vitro antifungal activity of aqueous and methanolic extracts from three medicinal plant species against nine soil-borne, phytopathogenic, and mycotoxigenic fungal species as potential sustainable replacements for synthetic fungicides.
  • Screened aqueous and methanolic extracts of Salix alba, Phytolacca acinosa, and Atropa acuminata against nine fungal species, including Fusarium oxysporum, Rhizoctonia solani, and Alternaria alternata.
  • Quantified broad-spectrum antifungal efficacy by measuring percentage reductions in mycelial growth in treated cultures relative to untreated control cultures.
  • All tested medicinal plant extracts demonstrated varying degrees of broad-spectrum antifungal activity, producing significant reductions in mycelial growth compared to controls.
  • Phytolacca acinosa and Atropa acuminata demonstrated the strongest and most consistent antifungal suppression across both pathogenic and mycotoxin-producing fungal species, whereas Salix alba produced only mild inhibitory effects.

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Malik et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9fd82058e84d0ff5b475f2https://doi.org/10.1007/s12088-026-01580-6
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