Phytochemical Compositions of Fruits of Three Musa Species at Three Stages of Development
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS) - Year 2016, Vol 11, Issue 3
Abstract
This was designed to evaluates the phytochemical compositions of fruits of three Musa species at three stages of development. Spectrophotometric methods were used for the study. Results of the qualitative phytochemical assay of the pulp of the three Musa species harvested at different stages showed the presence of alkaloids, saponins, glycosides and flavonoids. Tannin was detected only in the ripe stage of plantain. Anthraquinones and phlobatannins were not detected in any of the samples at all the stages of development. The results of the quantitative phytochemical compositions of the three Musa species revealed that phenol content was highest in all the Musa species obtained at different levels of development followed by alkaloids. The quantity of tannins was observed to be high at the immature stages of development of the three Musa species. The quantity of each phytochemical in the different species was observed to have increased as fruit develops from immature to ripe stages. The results of the phytochemical compositions of the three Musa species at ripe stage show that the pulp of Musa species at the ripe stage contained phenols and saponins in abundance. Alkaloids and flavonoids were present in moderate quantities while tannin was absent in banana but present in plantain and saba banana, with a higher quantity in plantain. Phytochemical test is useful in the detection of bioactive principles and subsequently may lead to discoveries and development of the active ingredients so that they can be prevented from losing their potency. Most of these phytochemicals are present in the fruits at a concentration that may attract commercial exploitation.
Authors and Affiliations
Ogbonna Obiageli A,, Izundu A. I, 3Okoye Nkechi Helen, Ikeyi Adachukwu Pauline
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