The aqueous phytoextracts of commonly available seventeen plant species were evaluated in vitro by poisoned food technique against their inhibitory effect on the mycelial growth and micro-sclerotial formation in Phoma tropica. The extract of Gando baval (Prosopis juliflora L.) proved excellent in inhibiting mycelial growth and micro-sclerotial production. Extracts of nilgiri, turmeric, marigold. Pink barmasi, tulsi, ardusi, Jetropha, Bougainvillea, karanj, Lantana, onion, ginger, garlic, Dhatura and neem were found slightly inhibitory.
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