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VOL. 9, ISSUE 8 (2024)
Evaluating phytochemical, antibacterial, antifungal and insecticidal properties of zingiber zerumbet (L.) roscoe ex sm rhizome extracts
Authors
A Shiva Kumar, S K Reddy
Abstract
The present investigation was focused on the study of the chemical
composition variability and biological activities of the rhizome
extracts from Zingiber zerumbet (L.) Roscoe ex Sm. The separation of the
constituents was carried out by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry
(GC-MS). The Z. zerumbet rhizome extract was characterized by a high
content of sesquiterpenes such as zerumbone and ginsenol. An antibacterial
activity of rhizome extract from Z. zerumbet was tested against Xanthomonas
spp, Erwinia spp and Pseudomonas syringae. We also examined the
antifungal activities against Rhizoctonia solani, Fusarium oxysporum and
Colletotrichum capsici. Further, we evaluated the pesticidal efficacy of
Z. zerumbet rhizome extract against Aphis gossypii. All tested
samples displayed noteworthy antibacterial antifungal properties, with the
highest activity observed on Xanthomonas spp and Rhizoctonia solani.
While, the pesticidal action was remarkably observed on A. gossypii with
87.0% mortality after 72 h of exposure. In conclusion, this study showed
pronounced role of the Z. zerumbet rhizome extract as antibacterial,
antifungal and insecticidal activity.
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Pages:18-23
How to cite this article:
A Shiva Kumar, S K Reddy "Evaluating phytochemical, antibacterial, antifungal and insecticidal properties of <i>zingiber zerumbet </i>(L.) roscoe ex sm rhizome extracts". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 9, Issue 8, 2024, Pages 18-23
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