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

Comparative evaluation of antibacterial activity of induced and non-induced Cajanus cajan seed extract against selected gastrointestinal tract bacteria

Shandu Jabulani Siyabonga
  • Shandu Jabulani Siyabonga
  • Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, University of Zululand, Private Bag X1001 KwaDlangezwa 3886, South Africa.
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Manqele Ayanda
  • Manqele Ayanda
  • Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, University of Zululand, Private Bag X1001 KwaDlangezwa 3886, South Africa.
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Maliehe Tsolanku Sydney
  • Maliehe Tsolanku Sydney
  • Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, University of Zululand, Private Bag X1001 KwaDlangezwa 3886, South Africa.
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Shode Francis Oluwole
  • Shode Francis Oluwole
  • Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Science and Agriculture, University of Zululand, Private Bag X1001 KwaDlangezwa 3886, South Africa.
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  •  Received: 19 October 2015
  •  Accepted: 25 February 2016
  •  Published: 14 March 2016

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