Author(s):
Ghalme Sakshi, Gholap Aniket, Gholap Gitanjali
Email(s):
sakshighalme@gmail.com , gitugholap@gmail.com , aniketgholap1812@gmail.com , Sachin.anbhule@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2349-2988.2025.00022 
Address:
Ghalme Sakshi, Gholap Aniket, Gholap Gitanjali
HSBPVT, GOI, College of Pharmacy, Kashti, Shrigonda, 413701, Maharashtra, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 17,
Issue - 2,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
Fungal infections are a growing concern worldwide, necessitating the development of novel, sustainable antifungal agents. This review focuses on green synthesis of antifungal agents using plant extracts, highlighting their potential, efficacy, and applications. Fungal infections pose a significant threat to human health, necessitating the development of novel, eco-friendly antifungal agents. This review focuses on green synthesis of antifungal agents using plant extracts from Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) and Tridax procumbens. Phytochemical constituents, such as flavonoids, phenolic acids, and betacyanins, exhibit potent antifungal activity against Candida, Aspergillus, and Fusarium. Dragon Fruit extract inhibits fungal growth by 80-90%. Tridax procumbens extract exhibits MIC values of 0.5-2.0 mg/mL against Candida spp. green synthesis methods (solvent-free, ultrasound-assisted) enhance antifungal activity. Plant extracts from Dragon Fruit and Tridax procumbens offer a sustainable, eco-friendly approach to developing novel antifungal agents. Green synthesis methods enhance antifungal activity, providing a promising alternative to conventional therapies.
Cite this article:
Ghalme Sakshi, Gholap Aniket, Gholap Gitanjali. Review on Green Synthesis of Antifungal agents using Plant extracts. Research Journal of Science and Technology. 2025; 17(2):155-1. doi: 10.52711/2349-2988.2025.00022
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Ghalme Sakshi, Gholap Aniket, Gholap Gitanjali. Review on Green Synthesis of Antifungal agents using Plant extracts. Research Journal of Science and Technology. 2025; 17(2):155-1. doi: 10.52711/2349-2988.2025.00022 Available on: https://rjstonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-17-2-9
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