Aims: This study was assessed to demonstrate the antimicrobial activity in vitro of an identified fluorescent Pseudomonas strain characterized for its capacity to produce phenazine compounds. Methodology: First Pseudomonas chlororaphis subsp aureofaciens was inoculated on Nutrien...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/31651
Aims: The mortality, morbidity and health cost have been increased due to multiple antimicrobial drug resistance in pathogens across the world. So it is important to discover new active compounds. This study was designed to screen the Chenab river actinomycetes for antimicrobial...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28805
Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate in vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of organic extracts from Salvia officinalis L. (Lamiaceae) collected in the province of Ouezzane. Study Design: Evaluation of in vitro antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of extract...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28307
Aims: To isolate biosurfactant producers from natural habitat and to test the antimicrobial activity of the extracted biosurfactant against fungal plant pathogens. Study Design: The present study was designed to achieve the following objectives: 1. Isolation, screening and identi...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27097
Aims: Phragmanthera incana, an African mistletoe hemi-parasitic plant growing on cocoa (Theobroma cacao) and kolanut (Cola nitida) trees was screened for antimicrobial and phytochemical activities due to their ethno medicinal claims as remedies for gastro intestinal tract infecti...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/18324
Aim: To investigate the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of aqueous garlic (Allium sativum) extract against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Methods: Determination of Proximate Composition, DPPH radical-scavenging activities, qualitative and quantitative...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24095
Aim: Marine actinomycetes are a potential and untapped source for the production of novel bioactive compounds. The aim of the present work is to isolate actinomycetes strains from the marine sediments of Bay of Bengal for the production of bioactive compounds and characterization...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/20132
Vernonia amygdalina was assessed for phytochemicals. The results showed that the leaf extract of the plant possessed the biologically active substances; cardiac glycosides, alkaloids, saponins and tannins. The presence of these bioactive constituents has been linked to the antimi...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/19581
The rapid increase in drug resistance among bacteria is a public health challenge in the 21st century. To combat drug resistance, searching for new broad-spectrum antibiotics is urgent and marine microbial flora may be a potential source. The present study was designed to isolate...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/15275
Aims: To isolate and identify the endophytic Nocardiopsis sp.5 from Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) leaves and estimates its antimicrobial activity against various human pathogens and tea pathogens. Study Design: Rare endophytic actinobacteria isolation, identification and estimation of a...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/13523
Aim: To examine the antimicrobial properties of various spices commonly used in Indian cuisine and to check if the resistance in bacteria is plasmid borne. Study Design: To demonstrate the antimicrobial properties in various household spices like Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum),...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/11066
It is well known that many members of genus Bacillus possess an antimicrobial activity against a variety of microorganisms. In this study we present a primary screening for antimicrobial activity against some saprophytic and pathogenic microorganisms of nineteen strains identifie...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2014/11408
Objective: To investigate the antimicrobial activity of different solvent extracts of leaf and stem of M. quadrifolia (L.) against selected human pathogenic microorganisms. Methods: The antimicrobial activity was evaluated by well diffusion method. The antibacterial and antifunga...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2014/9969
Aims: In vitro studies are highly instrumental in selecting a drug for a particular disease and also in getting the preliminary evidence to proceed for further In vivo pharmacological research. Hence, the study is designed to screen and identify the therapeutic suitability of thi...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2014/7270
Aim: We report antimicrobial activities of bacteria associated with 10 native and one invasive species of seaweeds on par with bacteria found in the seawater and sediment. Bacteria exhibiting antimicrobial activity were phylogenetically analysed using 16S rRNA gene. Place and Dur...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2014/8678