Vol. 12, Issue 3 (2023)

Author(s):
Sunandini

Abstract:
Pongamia pinnata is a leguminous tree, commonly known as Karanj. It is widely distributed in Western Ghats. It has various antifungal and antibacterial properties. In current study, Karanj (Pongamia pinnata) seeds extract is used to check the growth of Aspergillus niger and Penicillium spp. fungi on Dextrose media. The soxhlet extraction method was carried out in laboratory to obtained pongamia seed extract. The yellowish brown colour extract was obtained. The media of seed extract and PDA was prepared in petriplates and inoculated with mold fungi. The results showed that Aspergillus niger fungi has more inhibition than Penicillium spp. on treated media. The considerable amount of growth has shown by both fungi.