<![CDATA[Endophytic fungi residing within the tissues of the Moringa tree, including its leaves and stems, demonstrate the capability to produce compounds with effects similar to those found in their host plant. Moringa, recognized as a source of bioactive components, is frequently employed in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. The aim of this research is to isolate endophytic fungi from the leaves and stems of the Moringa tree, showcasing potential as antimicrobial agents. Antimicrobial activity is assessed through inhibitory assays targeting the growth of pathogenic microbes, including Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Candida albicans. A total of nine endophytic fungi isolates were successfully obtained from the Moringa tree, consisting of isolates D2a1a-Ft, D2a1b-Ft, D2b-Ft, D3a-Ft isolated from leaves, and isolates B1a-Ft, B1b-Ft, B2a-Ft, B3a-Ft, and B3b-Ft isolated from stems. Among these isolates, D2a1a-Ft, B2a-Ft, and B1b-Ft exhibited potential as antimicrobial agents. Results from antimicrobial activity assays indicate that D2a1a-Ft can inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and Escherichia coli, B2a-Ft can impede the growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis, while B1b-Ft can hinder the growth of Candida albicans. The largest inhibition diameter, measuring 7.2 mm, was observed in the case of B1b-Ft against Candida albicans.]]>
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