In-vitro antimicrobial activity of methanolic and aqueous leaf extracts of Chrysophyllum albidum (African star apple) and Garcinia kola (Bitter kola)

Ewelike, Nicholas Chinedu; Okammadu, Joy Chinyere; Ogwudire, V. E.; Nnadozie, Raymond Ikechukwu

doi:10.30574/gscbps.2021.14.3.0092

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“…Its canopy does not affect crop growth, and the leaves contribute to soil fertility. More so, the leaf extracts in combination with bitter cola (Garcinia kola) produces antimicrobial activity against fungal diseases (Ewelike, et al, 2021). The wood is suitable as fuel wood and for charcoal making.…”

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Effect of bioregulator on germination and early seedling growth of African star apple (<i>Chrysophyllum albidum</i> G. Don)

Njoku

2023

J. Agr. Food Sci.

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An experiment was conducted at Imo State University farm, Owerri to evaluate the effect of bioregulator on germination and early seedling growth of African star apple which serves as fruit, food, feed and environmental pollution control against climate change. Completely Randomized Design was used with four treatments and sixteen replicates. Different levels of coconut water served as treatments; 0 cl, 5 cl, 10 cl and 15 cl. They were sown after soaking in the solution for 24 hours in 64 polythene bags each containing 6 kg top soil. Data on germination and early seedling growth parameters were collected. Seedling height, number of leaves and leaf area were also collected 10 weeks after germination. Results showed that the highest germination percentage of 91 %, significantly (P<0.05) different from control was obtained from the solution containing 15 cl coconut water. Highest number of days to 50% germination was 56 days obtained from solution containing 0 cl coconut water and differed significantly (P<0.05) from others. Solution containing 15 cl, 10 cl, and 5 cl coconut water gave the largest mean seedling leaf area of 56.70 cm2, 32.99 cm2, and 26.38 cm2 respectively significantly (P<0.05) different from control at 10 weeks after planting. 15 cl coconut water gave the best result for germination and seedling growth of African star apple seed and therefore recommended.

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Effect of bioregulator on germination and early seedling growth of African star apple (<i>Chrysophyllum albidum</i> G. Don)

Njoku

2023

J. Agr. Food Sci.

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Phytochemistry and antibacterial potential of the genus Garcinia

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Advances in Botanical Research

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Biological Evaluation of Garcinia kola Heckel

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Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Garcinia kola belongs to the Garcinia genus of the Clusiaceae family and Malpighiales order. It contains more than 180 members all over the globe. It is found all over Asia and in tropical African countries. In Africa, traditionally, G kola is used to manage and treat cancer, diabetes, malaria, analgesics, hypertension, and other numerous ailments. This review aimed to comprehensively update relevant information regarding the pharmacological potential of Garcinia kola. Electronic databases such as ScienceDirect, PubMed, Wiley, Google Scholar, Hindawi, and Springer extracted valuable information from original scientific research papers. Inclusion Criteria. Antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, antibacterial, medications, antiviral, traditional medicine, ethnopharmacology, toxicity, cytotoxic action, chemical composition, mineral elements, GCMS analysis, and any other related phrases were used as filters to find studies. Exclusion Criteria. Data from questionable online sources, as well as thesis reports and review publications, were excluded from this investigation. The investigation revealed that seeds of G. kola are very efficient as antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, antihypertension, antianalgesic, and anti-inflammatory. The study also found that too much consumption of the seeds caused low fertility and toxicity. However, the safety and efficacy of G. kola have not been wholly assessed in humans, and further well-designed clinical trials are needed to corroborate preclinical findings. The mechanism of action of the seed extract should be examined. The standard dose and safety of the seed should be established.

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In-vitro antimicrobial activity of methanolic and aqueous leaf extracts of Chrysophyllum albidum (African star apple) and Garcinia kola (Bitter kola)

Cited by 3 publications

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Effect of bioregulator on germination and early seedling growth of African star apple (<i>Chrysophyllum albidum</i> G. Don)

Effect of bioregulator on germination and early seedling growth of African star apple (<i>Chrysophyllum albidum</i> G. Don)

Phytochemistry and antibacterial potential of the genus Garcinia

Biological Evaluation of Garcinia kola Heckel

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