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This study aims to identify antifungal phytochemicals through GC-MS analysis to evaluate their potential applications from Melia azedarach L. leaf extract (ethanolic). The phytochemical profile of the extract was analyzed using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS). The presence of various bioactive constituents, including alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, glycosides, and terpenoids, was identified. Six key compounds, including Decane, Squalene, Eicosane, a Benzenepropanoic acid derivative, Phytol, and Hexadecanoic acid ester, were identified. These compounds are documented in the literature for their capacity to disrupt fungal membranes, inhibit spore germination, and function as antioxidants, thereby enhancing the antifungal potential of M. azadirach. The broad-spectrum bioefficacy of this plant not only supports its traditional medicinal applications but also underscores its potential in sustainable disease management strategies.
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