Aim: This study investigated the antifungal properties of aqueous extracts obtained from indigenous plants that grow spontaneously in the Northern Sahara of Algeria. The activities of these plants in controlling two fungal species that belong to genus were evaluated in an in vitro assay.
Materials And Methods: Fresh aerial parts of four plant species (, and ) were collected for the preparation of aqueous extracts. Two levels of dilution (10% and 20%) of the pure extracts were evaluated against and .
Results: The results of this study revealed that the , , and aqueous extracts are effective at both concentrations of 10% and 20% for the growth inhibition. In particular, extract is effective against , whereas mycelium growth is strongly affected by the 20% extract. The phytochemical characterization of the compositions of the aqueous extracts has revealed that the presence of some chemical compounds (tannins, flavonoids, saponins, steroids, and alkaloids) is likely to be responsible for the antifungal activities sought.
Conclusion: The antifungal properties of , , , and make these plants of potential interest for the control of fungi affecting both wheat yield and safety.
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