BACKGROUND Nutmeg is the seed kernel inside the fruit of Myristica fragrans Houtt. (Myristicaceae). It possesses various pharmacological activities but is used in Cameroon only for its flavor in making cakes. The present study thus aimed to investigate the in vitro antibacterial activity and antibiotic modifying activities of crude seed kernel methanol extract (MFS), fractions (MFSa-e) as well ...

Abstrak. Pala (Myristica fragrans Houtt) merupakan salah satu komoditas ekspor penting karena sekitar 70-75% kebutuhan pala dunia dipasok dari Indonesia. Daerah penghasil terbesar di Indonesia adalah Provinsi Maluku dan Aceh. Di provinsi Aceh, sentral tanaman Kabupaten Aceh Selatan. Namun produksi kabupaten tersebut terus menurun luasan kebun juga semakin kecil. Untuk mengamati mengidentifikasi...

This study focused on the development of gelatin-based films with incorporation of microcrystalline cellulose as reinforcement material. Clove (Syzygium aromaticum), nutmeg (Myristica fragrans), and black pepper (Piper nigrum) oleoresins containing antimicrobial compounds of natural origin were incorporated into the films. The mechanical, thermal, optical, and structural properties, as well as ...

Abstract. Arifah F, Aini LQ, Muhibuddin A. 2023. Molecular and morphological characterization of fungi isolated from nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 24: 441-453. Nutmeg fragrans Houtt) is one the predominant commodities Indonesia exported to EU market. However, it frequently rejected due mycotoxin (especially aflatoxin) content exceeding aflatoxin standar...