Screening of some Philippine medicinal plants for aflatoxin-producing Aspergillus flavus
Date of Publication
1989
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Thesis Adviser
Esperanza Cabrera
Defense Panel Chair
Florencia Claveria
Defense Panel Member
Milagros Relon
Josefina De Jesus
Abstract/Summary
Commonly-used medicinal plants sold in Quiapo, Manila were screened for contamination with aflatoxin-producing Aspergillus flavus. Of the 40 medicinal plants screened, only two showed contamination by A. flavus. These plants are Premna odorata (alagaw) and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (gumamela). The A. flavus isolates from the two medicinal plants were tested for aflatoxin production, by the agar-fluorescence method, using coconut agar medium (CAM). Results of the agar-flourescence assays showed that the A. flavus isolates were strains negative for aflatoxin production.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TG01692
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
91 p., 28 cm.
Keywords
Aflatoxins; Aspergillus flavus; Phytotoxins; Medicinal plants -- Philippines
Recommended Citation
Quiat, J. T. (1989). Screening of some Philippine medicinal plants for aflatoxin-producing Aspergillus flavus. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/1239
