Abstract
Aim is to study the effects of aqueous and methanolic of fruits leaves and roots of Citrullus colocynths Schard on fungal strain. Two methods have been used with this extracts on 2 fungal strains producer of mycotoxins; determination of growth radial technique on solid medium and determination of biomass technique on liquid medium. Aqueous and methanolic extract of fruit, leaves and root of Citrullus colocynths Schard; these are examined for their antifungal potentiality against Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus ochraceous.
Highlights
Citrullus Colocynths Schard is a member of the gourd family cucurbitaceae, originally from tropical Asia and Africa, it is widely distributed in SaharanArabian phytogeographic region in Africa and the Mediterranean region [1]
The purpose of the present study is to investigate the antifungal activity of fruit (Bark and pulp), roots and leaves extract of Citrullus colocynth is against fungal strains were isolated from grains of stored cereal for human consumption
Mycotoxigenic Test: The mycotoxin separation elaborated by the fungal strains was made on a CCM plate, the spots were revealed under the UV lamp at the wavelength 365nm, the elaboration of Aflatoxin B1 by A. flavus and ochratoxin A by A. ochraceous in the test are confirmed with CCM plate illustrate in Figures 1 & 2
Summary
Citrullus Colocynths Schard is a member of the gourd family cucurbitaceae, originally from tropical Asia and Africa, it is widely distributed in SaharanArabian phytogeographic region in Africa and the Mediterranean region [1]. It is small scarped perennial creeping herb with prostate or climbing stem, bearing smooth spherical fruits which are mottled green when young and some white yellow when ripe [2]. In moderate doses a drastic hydragogue, cathartic and diuretic; in large doses emetic and gastro-intestinal irritant; in small dose it is expectorant and alterative Physician use this drug extensively as a drastic purgative in ascites and jaundice in various uterine conditions, especially in amenorrhea. Traditional medicine is a potential source of new antibacterial and antifungal
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