Extractives fungicidal properties

Tamarind fmits are reported to have anti-fungal as well as anti-bacterial properties (Ray and Majumdar, 1976, Guerin and Reveillere, 1984, Bibitha et al, 2002, Metwali, 2003, and John et al, 2004, all cited in 3)). Extracts from the fruit appear promising as a potential fungicidal agent against cultures of... 

B. is an isoquinoline alkaloid mainly found in Berberidaceae. Higher doses of b. extracts cause asphyxiation, whereas small doses stimulate breathing. B. shows antibacterial, fungicidal and antipyretic properties and acts as an antimalarial agent several derivatives of b. show antitumor activity. 

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