Antibacterial activity of stem and leaf extract of Kedrostis foetidissima (Jacq.) Cogn.

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  • S. Priyavardhini
  • S. Shyamala Gowri
  • K. Vasantha
  • M. Umadevi
چکیده

The present study aimed at evaluating the antimicrobial activity of chloroform extracts of stem and leaf of Kedrostis foetidissima (jacq.) cogn. (Cucurbitaceae) against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Serratia marcescens and Klebsiella pneumoniae. was carried out using agar disc diffusion technique. The results revealed that the chloroform extract of stem presented the highest zone of inhibition against Pseudomonas aeruginosa others show significant zone of inhibition.

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دوره 28  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2008