Journal of
Microbiology and Antimicrobials

  • Abbreviation: J. Microbiol. Antimicrob.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2308
  • DOI: 10.5897/JMA
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 166

Full Length Research Paper

Antimicrobial activity and phytochemical screening of the fruit pulp of Dialium guineense (Velvet Tamarind) on some microbial isolates

Ajiboye, Adeyinka Elizabeth
  • Ajiboye, Adeyinka Elizabeth
  • Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology, College of Pure and Applied Sciences, Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria.
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Ameen, Muhammad Tukur*
  • Ameen, Muhammad Tukur*
  • Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology, College of Pure and Applied Sciences, Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria.
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Adedayo, Majekodunmi Racheal
  • Adedayo, Majekodunmi Racheal
  • Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology, College of Pure and Applied Sciences, Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 04 December 2014
  •  Accepted: 18 August 2015
  •  Published: 31 August 2015

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