Harad (Termanali chebula) and Bahera (Terminalia belerica) is antifungal during the drying process gets infected by fungus
Hi Runjhun,
I don't know the plant, so I can only point out two facts: 1) not every antifungal compound is effective against every fungal strain and 2) some antifungals are volatile and they may decrease in concentration during drying. If this is the case, maybe you can extract them with an organic compound when fresh. Something that you can separate from whater by centrifugation. Fragrance industry has many methods to do this. However, the first option is more likely. They get a mold that resist these antifungals.
best
Francisco
I do not know the plant
But look at the drying speed
The plant may be effective just on some fungi
By speeding the drying process, you will reduced the level of contamination
The sample can be dried in an air-flow oven between 30-37degree.
Contamination with fungi at the time of drying is already an important indicator and therefore reportable. It is therefore important to evaluate the deposition and survival of fungi during these processes.
You may try freeze-drying in a speed-vacuum concentrator. As the drying process is run in a vacuum condition so it may help to minimise air-borne microbes.
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