ANTIBACTERIAL AND ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITIES OF NINE SPECIES OF FAMILY RANUNCULACEAE FROM DIR KOHISTAN VALLEY, KPK, PAKISTAN

Authors

  • ALI HAZRAT University of Malakand, Chakdara, Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan
  • JEHANDAR SHAH Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sheringal, Dir Upper, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan
  • MOHAMMAD NISAR University of Malakand, Chakdara, Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan
  • KHAN SHER Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sheringal, Dir Upper, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the crude methanol extract and subsequent fractions of nine species of Ranunculaceae. They were screened for antibacterial and antifungal activities. Against tested pathogens, crude extract and subsequent fractions demonstrated moderate to excellent antibacterial activities. Highest antibacterial activity was displayed by the Methanol fraction from three species showing significant activity, while antifungal activity was found in two species.

Author Biographies

ALI HAZRAT, University of Malakand, Chakdara, Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan

Dept. of Botany,

JEHANDAR SHAH, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sheringal, Dir Upper, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan

Dept. of Botany,

MOHAMMAD NISAR, University of Malakand, Chakdara, Dir Lower, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan

Dept. of Botany,

KHAN SHER, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sheringal, Dir Upper, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan

Dept. of Botany,

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Published

2019-01-15

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 December (2012): Fuuast Journal of Biology

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