ISSN: 0973-7510
E-ISSN: 2581-690X
Antibacterial activity of acetone and methanolic extracts of Pleurotus sajor caju was determined In vitro against two pathogenic bacteria (Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus) following agar well diffusion method using different concentrations (25, 50, 75 and 100%). Acetone and methanolic extracts showed potential antibacterial activity against selected strains. Methanolic extract showed maximum inhibitory effect against the growth of S.aureus and acetone extract against E.coli. The mushroom used in this study was found to have antimicrobial effects at a variety of degrees against microorganisms tested. There is need of further studies to isolate and characterize the antibacterial moieties in this fungus for practical disease control measures.
Pleurotus sajor caju, antibacterial, in-vitro, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli
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