ANTIFUNGAL PROPERTIES OF CLOVE ETHANOLIC EXTRACT ON ASPERGILLUS NIGER

Background and Aim:Fungi of A. niger is widespread and contaminates the environment. This fungi is considered as an important mycose-causing agents in hospitals. In this study, the antifungal effect of clove ethanolic extract on A. niger was evaluated.Methods:The clove ethanolic extract were prepared and its antifungal activity was evaluated against A. niger with pourplate method (100, 50, 25, 12.5, 6.25 mg/ml extract in medium)Results:The Results indicated that clove extract prevents the grow of A. niger and MFC was 25 mg/ml.Conclusion:The study confirm antifungal activity of clove ethanolic extract and suggest that clove extract can be use as a antifungal drug.

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Clove ، Antifungal ، A. niger