New Hydrated Crystalline Form with Antifungal Activity
Author Information
Author(s): Boutheina Boualia, Zakaria Bouhidel, Cherouana Aouatef, El-Eulmi Bendeif
Primary Institution: Université Mentouri de Constantine
Hypothesis
The study aims to synthesize and evaluate the antifungal activity of a new Schiff base compound.
Conclusion
The new Schiff base exhibits significant antifungal activity, especially against Alternaria alternata.
Supporting Evidence
- The compound showed a 72.28% inhibition rate against Alternaria alternata.
- Fusarium oxysporum exhibited a 36% inhibition rate.
- Botrytis cinerea showed a 15.33% inhibition rate.
Takeaway
Scientists created a new compound that can help fight off certain fungi that harm plants, and it works really well against one type of fungus.
Methodology
The compound was synthesized through a one-step reflux reaction, and its antifungal activity was evaluated using the agar diffusion method.
Limitations
The study was conducted in vitro, which may not fully represent in vivo conditions.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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