Antibacterial effects of extracts of Ocimum gratissimum and piper guineense on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus
The upsurge in the prevalence of side effects of many synthetic antimicrobial agents and incidence of multidrug resistant bacteria has spurred scientists on the research for plant based antimicrobial of
therapeutic potentials. Ocimum gratissimum and Piper guineense present such potential of high medicinal value. These plants are used in Nigeria traditionally as condiments and for treatment of...
Published at African Journal of Food Science
Volume 3
Issue 3
Pages 77-81
Published in 2009
Nwinyi, O.C., Chinedu, N.S., Ajani, O.O., Ikpo, C.O. and Ogunniran, K.O.
AJANI OLAYINKA OYEWALE » Prof. Olayinka Oyewale AJANI is an expeditious chemist who has distinguished himself both as a seasoned industrialist and a prolific researcher in the academic world especially in the area of Organic Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry. He obtained his Master’s degree in Chemistry in 2006 from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife, Osun State, Nigeria. In 2012, Ajani O.O. obtained his Doctoral... view full profile