1The Energy and Resources Institute, Darbari Seth Block, IHC Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003, India
Department of Biotechnology, S.D. College of Engg. and Technology, Muzaffarnagar (U.P)
Online published on 15 February, 2014.
In vitro antibacterial and antifungal activity of leaf extract of neem (Azadirachta indica) guava (Psidium guajava) and peel extract of citrus (Citrus limonus) were assessed by agar well diffusion method. Leaf extract of neem, guava and peel extract of citrus showed antibacterial activity against E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa and antifungal activity against Aspergillus niger. Neem and guava leaf extract showed highest antibacterial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa while citrus peel extract showed highest antibacterial activity against E. coli. Neem leaf extract showed highest antifungal activity against Aspergillus niger.
Azadirachta indica, Psidium guajava, Citrus limonus, E.coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Aspergillus niger
