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

Antimicrobial assay and phyto-chemical analysis of Solanum nigrum complex growing in Kenya

Lexa G. Matasyoh*
  • Lexa G. Matasyoh*
  • Biological Sciences Department, School of Science, University of Eldoret, P. O. Box 1125-30100, Eldoret, Kenya
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Hellen M. Murigi
  • Hellen M. Murigi
  • Biological Sciences Department, School of Science, University of Eldoret, P. O. Box 1125-30100, Eldoret, Kenya
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Josphat C. Matasyoh
  • Josphat C. Matasyoh
  • Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Egerton University, P.O. 535, Njoro, Nakuru, Kenya
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  •  Received: 19 September 2014
  •  Accepted: 01 December 2014
  •  Published: 10 December 2014

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