Chapter 41, Problem 2CT

Summary Introduction

To design:

An experiment to analyse the antibacterial activity of plant fluids.

Introduction:

Antibacterial activity refers to the action of certain agents against bacterium. It either kills or inhibits the growth of the bacteria. Antibacterial drugs are used for bacterial infections. Antibiotics like beta-lactams, fluroquinolones, aminoglycoside etc are commonly used. But the problem with use of antibiotics is emergence of bacterium that are resistant to antibiotics. Search of plant products for antibacterial activity has given abundant positive results.

Plant parts − dried leaves, flower heads, dried buds, roots, peel & pulp of fruits etc