ISSN: 0973-7510
E-ISSN: 2581-690X
Antifungal potency of Asterella angusta (Steph.) was determined on Aspergillus nidulans, using pour plate method. Results based on colony diameter and biomass revealed decline in vegetative growth of colony and spore formation in all concentrations. Minimum inhibition was recorded at 10 per cent while maximum inhibition was at 100 per cent extract concentration suggested that Asterella angusta (Steph.) – A bryophyte can be used to control fungal growth.
Asterella angusta, Aspergillus nidulans, Antifungal activity, Inhibition
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