1,2Department of Post Graduate Studies in Botany, Sharnbasva University, Kalaburagi-585 106, Karnataka, India
1*Email: tekalepradeep@gmail.com
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3329-5984
Received: 18th Dec, 2025; Revised: 18th Feb, 2026; Accepted: 24th Feb, 2026; Available Online: 28th Feb, 2026
Ellagic acid (EA), a polyphenolic compound derived from medicinal plants, is recognized for its diverse biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, anti-mutagenic, anti-cancer, anti-tumor, antibacterial, antioxidant, and antiproliferative effects. This study aimed to evaluate the antifungal activity of ellagic acid against six pathogenic fungi: Alternaria solani, Rhizoctonia solani, Botrytis cinerea, Fusarium oxysporum, Sclerotium rolfsii, and Corynespora cassiicola, using the food poisoning technique. The fungi were exposed to various concentrations of ellagic acid up to its solubility limit. Results indicated that ellagic acid significantly reduced the growth of Alternaria solani, with up to an 88% inhibition at the highest concentration. However, no significant growth reduction was recorded in Rhizoctonia solani, Botrytis cinerea, Fusarium oxysporum, Sclerotium rolfsii, or Corynespora cassiicola. These findings suggest that the strong antifungal effect of ellagic acid against Alternaria solani, while its activity against the other fungi was minimal. In conclusion, ellagic acid shows promising potential as an antifungal agent, particularly against Alternaria solani, suggesting further investigation into its mechanisms and broader applicability in fungal control.
Keywords: Alternaria solani, EA, Food poisoning technique, Fungal mitigation, Fungistatic.
How to cite this article: Tekale PD, Chandrakant J. Anti-fungal Activity of Ellagic Acid against Different Plant Pathogenic Fungi. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(5s): 634-638; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.5s.81
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