Curry Leaf Extracts as a Natural Antimicrobial Agent for Eco-Friendly Tomato Disease Control

Year : 2025 | Volume : 14 | Issue : 02 | Page : 54 58
    By

    Chinmaya Kumar Swain,

  • Pravu Kalyan Mohanty,

  • Swapna Rani Dhal,

  • Madhusmita Pradhan,

  • Manasi Beria,

  • Bikash Kumar Das,

  • Santanu Mohanty,

  1. Professor, MITS Institute of Professional Studies, Rayagada, Odisha, Odisha, India
  2. , MITS Institute of Professional Studies, Rayagada, Odisha, Odisha, India
  3. , MITS Institute of Professional Studies, Rayagada, Odisha, Odisha, India
  4. , MITS Institute of Professional Studies, Rayagada, Odisha, Odisha, India
  5. , MITS Institute of Professional Studies, Rayagada, Odisha, Odisha, India
  6. , MITS Institute of Professional Studies, Rayagada, Odisha, Odisha, India
  7. , MITS Institute of Professional Studies, Rayagada, Odisha, Odisha, India

Abstract

Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are a vital horticultural crop worldwide, valued for their nutritional and economic importance. However, bacterial diseases significantly threaten yield and quality. This study investigates the antimicrobial potential of Murraya koenigii (curry leaf) extracts as a sustainable alternative to synthetic pesticides. Ethyl acetate, methanol, and aqueous extracts were prepared and tested at 50 and 200 µg/mL against Xanthomonas campestris and Pseudomonas syringae. Ethyl acetate extracts exhibited superior antimicrobial activity, with inhibition zones exceeding more 15mm at higher concentrations, compared to 10–15 mm for methanol and aqueous extracts. These findings suggest that curry leaf extracts, particularly ethyl acetate fractions, offer promising eco-friendly options for disease management in tomato cultivation.

Keywords: Murraya koenigii, tomato, antimicrobial, ethyl acetate extract, sustainable agriculture, biocontrol

[This article belongs to Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology ]

How to cite this article:
Chinmaya Kumar Swain, Pravu Kalyan Mohanty, Swapna Rani Dhal, Madhusmita Pradhan, Manasi Beria, Bikash Kumar Das, Santanu Mohanty. Curry Leaf Extracts as a Natural Antimicrobial Agent for Eco-Friendly Tomato Disease Control. Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 2025; 14(02):54-58.
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Chinmaya Kumar Swain, Pravu Kalyan Mohanty, Swapna Rani Dhal, Madhusmita Pradhan, Manasi Beria, Bikash Kumar Das, Santanu Mohanty. Curry Leaf Extracts as a Natural Antimicrobial Agent for Eco-Friendly Tomato Disease Control. Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 2025; 14(02):54-58. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjoast/article=2025/view=230654


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Volume 14
Issue 02
Received 30/05/2025
Accepted 25/07/2025
Published 06/11/2025
Publication Time 160 Days
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