ABSTRACT
From digesting organic materials and yielding nutrients to the environment to
cultivating foods like cheese and antibiotics, molds are regarded as fascinating
organisms and spark interest in the world's life. But despite its vital contributions to
humans, it could still pose a health threat with its poisonous fungi and toxins. Be it
respiratory or neurological disorders-molds create an unhealthy living space for people.
This study aimed to test the antifungal property of corn stem and leaves extract in
removing bathroom molds to avoid the damaging effects of mold exposure, improve
indoor air quality, and reduce risks of structural damage. The researchers treated three
mediums with six different water and Zea mays stem and leaves extract concentrations.
The researchers extracted the Zea mays leaves through drying, maceration, and
distillation. Researchers collected mold samples from designated mediums using swabs
and cultured them in agar plates. By the disk diffusion method, the percentage of yield,
observation of microbes, and length of the zone of inhibition represented the values of
mold killings. The researchers tested the usefulness of stem and leaves extract of Zea
mays from April to May 2023 in Castillo’s residence at Barangay Nonong, San Luis,
Aurora, and the Aurora National Science High School laboratory at Brgy. Buhangin,
Baler, Aurora. This experimental research considered feasibility, time, and
measurement and benefited citizens in households, schools, offices, and other public
places.