Journal of
Medicinal Plants Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Med. Plants Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0875
  • DOI: 10.5897/JMPR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 3835

Full Length Research Paper

Malva neglecta: A natural inhibitor of bacterial growth and biofilm formation

Elias Keyrouz
  • Elias Keyrouz
  • Department of Natural Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon.
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Patrick Abou Raji El Feghali
  • Patrick Abou Raji El Feghali
  • Department of Natural Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon.
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Mohammad Jaafar
  • Mohammad Jaafar
  • Department of Natural Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon.
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Tarek Nawas
  • Tarek Nawas
  • Department of Natural Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon.
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  •  Received: 20 May 2017
  •  Accepted: 12 June 2017
  •  Published: 25 June 2017

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