African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6837

Full Length Research Paper

Phytochemical characterization and the antimicrobial property of Aframomum danielli extract

  Fasoyiro, S.B1* and Adegoke, G.O2
  1Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, P.M.B. 5029, Moor – Plantation, Ibadan, Nigeria.  2Department of Food technology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Email: [email protected]

  •  Accepted: 17 January 2007
  •  Published: 31 March 2007

Abstract

 

Characterization of preliminary phytochemical components of Aframomum danielli seeds was determined. Fractions of the seeds obtained by vacuum liquid chromatographic process were tested for antimicrobial activities. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, cardenolides, carotenoids and polyphenols. All fractions obtained from the petroleum ether extract exhibited antimicrobial activity on food-borne pathogens with minimum inhibitory concentrations in the range of 100 – 800 microgram per millilitres.

 

Key words: Phytochemicals, A. danielli fractions, antimicrobial properties.

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