In vitro antimicrobial activity of mangrove plant Sonneratia alba

Saad, Shahbudin and Bakhtiar, M. Taher and Darnis, Deny Susanti and Qaralleh, Haitham and Awang, Anis Fadhlina Izyani (2012) In vitro antimicrobial activity of mangrove plant Sonneratia alba. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2 (6). pp. 427-429. ISSN 1995-7645

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Abstract

To investigate the antimicrobial properties of mangrove, Sonneratia alba for their ability to inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria and fungi. Methods: The antimicrobial activity was evaluated using disc diffusion and microdilution methods against six microorganisms. Soxhlet apparatus was usedd for extraction with series of solvents., n-hexane, ethyl acetate andmethanol in sequence of inceasing polarity. Results: Methanol extract appears to be the most effective extract while n-hexane extract showed no activity. The antimicrobial activities were observed against the Gram positive bacteria S. aureus and B cereus, the Gram negative E coliand the yeast C. neoformans. P aeuginosa and C. albicans appear to be not sensitive to the concentrations tested since no inhibition zone was observed. E coli (17.5mm) appears to be the most sensitive strain followed by S. aureus (12.5 mm) and B. cereus (12.5 mm). Conclusions: From this study, it can be concluded that S. alba exhibited antimicrobial activities against certain microorganisms.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	5605/9698
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Antibacterial, Antifungul, Sonneratia alba, Mangroves
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Pharmacy > Department of Pharmaceutical Technology Kulliyyah of Science > Department of Biomedical Science Kulliyyah of Science > Department of Biotechnology Kulliyyah of Science > Institute of Oceanography and Maritime Studies
Depositing User:	Ms Rosyidah Taju Rahim
Date Deposited:	11 Jul 2012 15:00
Last Modified:	08 Nov 2022 13:06
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/9698

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