In vitro antifungal action of plant extracts towards conidiospores of Moniliafructigena

Plant extracts can be a viable alternative to the commercial pesticides due to their low cost-producing values, low toxicity towards non-target organisms, biodegradability, non – specific mode of action towards pests which assures zero resistance risk and availability all over the world. In the present study, plant extracts from three plant species: Yucca filamentosa leaves, Tamarixtetrandra flower branches and garden parsley (Petroselinumcrispum) roots prepared by ethanol were testes in the in vitro conditions for antifungal activity towards conidiospores of Monilia fructigena which is one of the major plant pathogen on orchard cultures causing severe damages on the fruits. Tested plants are extremely available, easy to be grown and more over parsley is one of the most popular seasonings in the world. The results show that the extracts can express extremely strong action towards conidiospores of Monilia fructigena with promising future development as natural, low cost and low toxic fungicides. Keywords: plant extracts, Moniliafructigena, Yucca filamentosa, Tamarixtetrandra, parsley, antifungal