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Paul D Matthews1, Gerhard J Haas2
1Department of Biological Sciences, Lehman College of the City University of New York, 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, New York 10468.
Abstract:
A number of edible plant species were investigated for antifungal agents. Whole sprouts and extracts of plant organs were tested in several assays, including bioautography. Amaranth, coffee ( Coffea arabica ), rice, coleus, violet, chervil, and lotus ( Nelumbo nucifera ) showed antifungal activity. Rhizomes of lotus had potent antifungal activity against Aspergillus niger , Trichoderma viride , and Penicillium spp. Further work is merited for characterization of this antifungal agent. Screening of sprouting plants and terrestrial aquatic plants may be a fruitful approach to finding new antimicrobials.
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