Table 4.

Qualitative analysis of phytochemicals present in differential solvent extracts from leaves of Bt-cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)

Phytochemical constituent	Water extract	Ethanol extract	Ethyl acetate extract	Hexane extract
Alkaloids	+++	++	++	−
Phenolic compounds	+++	++	−	−
Terpenoids	+++	+++	++	−
Tannins	+++	++	+	−
Saponins	+++	++	+++	++
Flavonoid	++++	++	++	−
Protein	+++	−	−	−

⁺⁺⁺Strong positive,

⁺⁺Moderate positive,

⁺Less,

⁻Not detected