Comparative Study on the Antifungal Property of Banana and Papaya Peel Extract on Candida albicans when added to Glucose Yeast Peptone Agar
Journal Title: Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 2
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Abstract: This study aims to compare the antifungal property of banana (Musa paradisiaca) and papaya (Carica papaya) peel extract to Candida albicans when added to Glucose Yeast Peptone Agar.In the study, Candida albicans was tested for its sensitivity to different concentrations of Musa paradisiaca and Carica papaya extracts using agar disc diffusion method. All extracts inhibited Candida albicans except for 100% concentration banana and papaya extracts. The results showed the extent of the antifungal property of banana and papaya peel extracts. Canesten (positive control) has the highest mean zone of 32, banana 30% with a mean of 13.33, papaya 50% and 30% with a mean zone of 13 and banana 50% with a mean zone of 12 while banana 100% and papaya 100% did not inhibit the growth of Candida albicans. Based on the results obtained, there is a significant difference between the antifungal property of banana and papaya ethanolic extracts as to concentrations (30%,50% and 100%) and when compared to canesten and GYP without extract.Furthermore, among the entire concentrations, 50% banana exhibited the most effective antifungal activity against Candida albicans. Keywords: banana, papaya, antifungal, Candida albicans, canesten, Glucose Yeast Peptone Agar, phytochemical
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Catherine Fugaban Hizon
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