Phytochemical Characterization and Antifungal Efficacy of Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora L.) Extract against Phytopathogenic Fungi

Cinnamomum camphora methanolic extract was tested for antifungal activity against three common, isolated, widespread phytopathogens: Alternaria alternata, Fusarium solani, and oxysporum, which were molecularly identified assigned accession numbers ON795987, ON795988, ON795989, respectively. At 4000 µg/mL, the highest concentration of C. inhibits fungal mycelia weight F. A. solani by 60, 49, 24%, The presence several bioactive metabolites in could explain its activity. numerous phenolic flavonoid compounds revealed HPLC analysis, including catechin gallic acid, had concentrations 6.21 6.98 Furthermore, osmoprotectants, total amino acids, glycine betaine abundant. antioxidant activities, as measured PMA DPPH, significant. most abundant compound extract, according to GC-MS mono(2-ethylhexyl) ester 1,2-benzene dicarboxylic acid. Based on vitro efficacy inhibiting mycelial growth weight, be recommended a safe fungicide instead chemical treatment.