OBJECTIVE
This study describes the antifungal effect of extracts and compounds isolated from Drimys brasiliensis acting against dermatophytes.
METHODS
The activities were evaluated by using the microbroth dilution method.
RESULTS
Bioassay-guided fractionation of the most active extract from the bark
Gaeumannomyces graminis var. tritici (Ggt) is a soil-borne pathogen which causes 'take-all' disease affecting cereal roots. In wheat, Ggt is the most important biotic factor causing around 30-50% of yield losses. The chemical control of this fungal disease is difficult, due to Ggt is able to
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