Abstract
The biological activity of methanol and water extracts of Mutisia acuminata Ruiz et Pavon var. acuminata (Asteraceae) against bacteria and fungi (spores and mycelia) was evaluated. The role of pH of the medium in antimicrobial activity was investigated.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology*
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Bacillus subtilis / drug effects
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Escherichia coli / drug effects
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Fungi / drug effects
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Listeria monocytogenes / drug effects
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Plants, Medicinal / chemistry*
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa / drug effects
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Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Anti-Infective Agents