Screening of selected fern species and fern allies for antimicrobial property
Date of Publication
1994
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
Extracts from five different fern species and two fern allies were tested for the presence of antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus. Streptococcus pyogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida albicans and Escherichia coli using Disc Agar Diffusion Method. Methanol was used as solvent and control.Extracts from Tectaria hilocarpa inhibited Streptococcus pyogenes (8.9 mm). Microsorium punctatum inhibited Staphylococcus aureus (9.1 mm) and Streptococcus pyogens (9.8 mm). Lycopodium phlegmaria inhibited Streptococcus pyogenes (8.8 mm). Candida albicans and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were not inhibited by any of the plants tested. The control showed no zones of inhibition against all test microorganisms.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU06396
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
51 leaves
Keywords
Ferns; Extracts; Plants; Useful; Medicinal plants
Recommended Citation
Ramos, R. V. (1994). Screening of selected fern species and fern allies for antimicrobial property. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/1205
