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Effects of Four Essential Oils on the Growth of Aflatoxin Producing Fungi

Dusanee Thanaboripat, Chanita Sarutipaisan, Chutima Puangtong, Phurin Chatpongsatorn, Yaowapa Suvatti, Sujitra Sukonthamut, Sittichai Charoensettasilp

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There have been records that many essential oils have shown antimicrobial properties. Some essential oils can inhibit the growth of aflatoxin producing fungi and aflatoxin production. In this  study we compare the ability of 4 plant essential oils, i.e. ginger oil, anise star oil, cajuput oil and  cinnamon oil for controlling aflatoxin producing fungi. The oils at concentrations of 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3,  4 and 5% were tested against Aspergillus flavus IMI 242684 and A. parasiticus IMI 102566 on  Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA). The fungi were cultured and incubated at 30 o C for 7 days. The  results show that anise star oil at all concentrations had the most inhibitory effect on both  Aspergillus flavus IMI 242684 and A. parasiticus IMI 102566 with significant difference  followed by cinnamon oil and cajuput oils. Ginger oil had the least inhibition effect.

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There have been records that many essential oils have shown antimicrobial properties. Some essential oils can inhibit the growth of aflatoxin producing fungi and aflatoxin production. In this  study we compare the ability of 4 plant essential oils, i.e. ginger oil, anise star oil, cajuput oil and  cinnamon oil for controlling aflatoxin producing fungi. The oils at concentrations of 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3,  4 and 5% were tested against Aspergillus flavus IMI 242684 and A. parasiticus IMI 102566 on  Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA). The fungi were cultured and incubated at 30 o C for 7 days. The  results show that anise star oil at all concentrations had the most inhibitory effect on both  Aspergillus flavus IMI 242684 and A. parasiticus IMI 102566 with significant difference  followed by cinnamon oil and cajuput oils. Ginger oil had the least inhibition effect.

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There have been records that many essential oils have shown antimicrobial properties. Some essential oils can inhibit the growth of aflatoxin producing fungi and aflatoxin production. In this  study we compare the ability of 4 plant essential oils, i.e. ginger oil, anise star oil, cajuput oil and  cinnamon oil for controlling aflatoxin producing fungi. The oils at concentrations of 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3,  4 and 5% were tested against Aspergillus flavus IMI 242684 and A. parasiticus IMI 102566 on  Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA). The fungi were cultured and incubated at 30 o C for 7 days. The  results show that anise star oil at all concentrations had the most inhibitory effect on both  Aspergillus flavus IMI 242684 and A. parasiticus IMI 102566 with significant difference  followed by cinnamon oil and cajuput oils. Ginger oil had the least inhibition effect.

Key concepts: Aflatoxin, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus parasiticus, Essential oil, Aspergillus, Food science, Antimicrobial, Potato dextrose agar

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