African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6865

Full Length Research Paper

Phytochemical analysis and antifungal activity of Tithonia diversifolia and Kigelia africana extracts against Fusarium oxysporum in tomato

Awere, C. A
  • Awere, C. A
  • Department of Biological Sciences, Chuka University, P. O Box 109-60400, Chuka, Kenya.
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Githae, E. W
  • Githae, E. W
  • Department of Biological Sciences, Chuka University, P. O Box 109-60400, Chuka, Kenya.
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Gichumbi, J. M.
  • Gichumbi, J. M.
  • Department of Physical Sciences, Chuka University, P. O Box 109-60400, Chuka, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 26 June 2020
  •  Accepted: 11 August 2020
  •  Published: 31 May 2021

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