Effect of Ephedra alanda Extract against Alternaria alternata

Background: Some fungi have double host attacks for animals and plants, among them Alternaria alternata. Using a local medicinal plant such as Ephedra alanda is one way to fight its spreading. Aim: Evaluate the effect of different extracts against mold Material Methods: This work used solvent by successive extraction (Hexane, Chloroform, Ethyl acetate, Methanol) total alkaloids evaluate Anti- alternata growth, besides assessing radical scavenging activity DPPH. Result: The result showed meaningful reduction in mold's diameter growth. All E. Alanda were effective A. concentration inhibition varied between 5 mg/ml 14 mg/ml; alkaloid was most efficient at 0.12 mg/ml. methanolic extract has an interesting antioxidant 72% inhibition. Conclusion: study ability Methanol Alkaloids) inhibit growth in-vitro culture.