African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Full Length Research Paper

Isolation and identification of secondary metabolites producer Nocardia spp. from Iraqi soil

Enas A. Bady
  • Enas A. Bady
  • College of Pharmacy, University of Basra, Basra, Iraq.
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Amin A. Al-Sulami*
  • Amin A. Al-Sulami*
  • College of Education, University of Basra, Basra, Iraq.
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Kawther H. Mehdi
  • Kawther H. Mehdi
  • Collage of Science, University of Basra, Basra, Iraq.
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  •  Received: 18 August 2013
  •  Accepted: 13 June 2014
  •  Published: 06 August 2014

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