IRIS
Journal for Young Scientists
ISSN 2278-618X (Print)
ISSN 2278-6384 (Online)
© Patna Women’s College, Patna, India
Antifungal Properties of Fruit and Vegetable Seeds against Malassezia
• Maneeshi Mani • Shruti Rani • Kirti Kumari • Rajeev Ranjan
Received : July, 2022
Accepted : August, 2022
Corresponding Author : Rajeev Ranjan
Abstract: Malassezia is a common dandruff-causing fungus which is the reason behind daily life problems and embarrassment in the social scenario. In this study, Malassezia from the scalp of 10 individuals was isolated and its presence was confirmed through various biochemical and morphological tests. It was followed by selection and preparation of different seed extracts of local fruits and vegetables to check the growth of Malassezia by observing the zone of inhibition. The seed extracts of Coccinia (Ivy gourd), Citrullus (Watermelon) and, Momordica (Bitter gourd) exhibited
great anti-fungal activity against Malassezia. The purpose of this research was to understand that natural sources can be preferred over chemical alternatives as they are safer and affordable. The capabilities of the various seed extracts were analysed which can be of potential use as a future organic potion for the control of Malassezia.
Keywords: Malassezia, seed extracts, Zone of inhibition.
Maneeshi Mani
B.Sc. Ill year, Zoology (Hons.),
Session: 2019-2022, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Patna University, Patna, Bihar, India
Shruti Rani
B.Sc. Ill year, Zoology (Hons.), Session: 2019-2022,
Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Patna University, Patna, Bihar, India
Kirti Kumari
B.Sc. Ill year, Zoology (Hons.), Session: 2019-2022,
Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Patna University, Patna, Bihar, India
Rajeev Ranjan
Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology
Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Bailey Road, Patna-800001, Bihar, India
E-mail: rajeev.zoo@patnawomenscollege.in
