African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5238

Full Length Research Paper

Antibacterial properties of wild edible and non-edible mushrooms found in Zimbabwe

Tsungai Reid
  • Tsungai Reid
  • Biochemistry Department, University of Zimbabwe, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe.
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Chenjerayi Kashangura
  • Chenjerayi Kashangura
  • Kutsaga Research Station, Airport Ring Road, Harare, Zimbabwe.
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Catherine Chidewe
  • Catherine Chidewe
  • Biochemistry Department, University of Zimbabwe, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe.
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Mudadi Albert Benhura
  • Mudadi Albert Benhura
  • Biochemistry Department, University of Zimbabwe, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe.
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Takafira Mduluza
  • Takafira Mduluza
  • Biochemistry Department, University of Zimbabwe, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe.
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  •  Received: 13 April 2016
  •  Accepted: 23 May 2016
  •  Published: 14 July 2016

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