Anti Mycobial Activity of Sesbania Grandiflora and Carica Papaya Against Fungus Isolated From Fresh Water Fish Tilapia (Oreochromis Mossambicus)
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2014
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The occurrence of fungi in cultured fishes are responsible for various health hazards
to the consumers. In the present investigation extracts of Sesbania grandiflora and
Carica papaya were screened for their antimycobial activities against the fungi
isolated from fish samples. The isolated fungi include AIlams, A.niger,
Cladosporium and Mucor. Recently, management techniques over the control of
molds using plant-based products are widely recommended. Sesbania grandiflola
extract was found to be most effective against, A.flavus and Cladosporium. the
inhibition zone being 37mm at 25% concentration and Carica papaya produced 36
mm inhibition againgt Mucor. So present study proves the possibility of using these
plant extracts as antifungal agents.