title: Antifungal activity of tuberose absolute and some of its constituents.
abstract: The antifungal activity of the absolute of tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa ) and some of its constituents were evaluated against the mycelial growth of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides on potato-dextrose-agar medium. Tuberose absolute showed only mild activity at a concentration of 500 mg/L. However, three constituents present in the absolute, namely geraniol, indole and methyl anthranilate exhibited significant activity showing total inhibition of the mycelial growth at this concentration.
authors.affiliation: Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hessaraghatta Lake P.O., Bangalore 560089, India. nidiry@yahoo.co.in
authors.forename: Eugene Sebastian J
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Nidiry
authors.forename: C S Bujji
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Babu
mesh_terms: D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000070357:Asparagaceae; D020231:Colletotrichum / Q000187:drug effects*; D035264:Flowers; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010938:Plant Oils / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents; D010938:Plant Oils