In vitro Antifungal Potential of Aqueous Seeds Extracts of Azadirachta indica and Thevetia peruviana against Phytophthora megakarya in Cameroon

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the antifungal effects of aqueous extracts of Azadirachta indica (AEAI) and Thevetia peruviana (AETP) seeds taking it from a biological perspective under laboratory conditions. A randomized sample block design containing four treatments ( T-: absolute control, AEAI, EATP and Ridomil Gold Plus at the dose of 3.33 mg/ml) in three repetitions was used. Plant extracts were used in three concentrations: C1: 12.5 µl/ml; C2: 25 µl/ml and C3: 50 µl/ml. The study took place in University of Yaounde 1, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Plant Biology, laboratory Original Research Article