Table 1. Extraction yield of various solvent extracts from different parts of pawpaw

Solvent Plant parts Extraction yield (%)
80% Methanol Roots 9.28±1.981)b2)
Twigs 3.97±1.10c
Leaves 15.38±2.84a
Distilled water Roots 11.50±0.49b
Twigs 4.90±0.13c
Leaves 12.03±0.84b
All values are mean±SD (n=3).
Different superscript letters (a-c) in a column represent significant differences at p<0.05 by Duncan’s multiple range test.