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

Screening of Piper hispidum endophytic fungi that produce terpenes and antibacterial substances

Rafael Lopes e Oliveira*
  • Rafael Lopes e Oliveira*
  • Multidisciplinar Support Center, Federal University of Amazonas, CEP 69077-000, Manaus-AM, Brazil
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Sergio Duvoisin Junior
  • Sergio Duvoisin Junior
  • Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Technology, Chemical Engineering Course, School of Technology, State University of Amazonas, CEP 69050-020, Manaus-AM, Brazil
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Patricia Melchionna Albuquerque
  • Patricia Melchionna Albuquerque
  • 1. Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Technology, Chemical Engineering Course, School of Technology, State University of Amazonas, CEP 69050-020, Manaus-AM, Brazil; 3. Graduate Program in Biotechnology and Natural Resources, School of Health Sciences, State University of Amazonas, CEP 69065-001, Manaus-AM, Brazil.
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  •  Received: 16 September 2014
  •  Accepted: 02 December 2014
  •  Published: 24 December 2014

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