Isolation of anti-Candida albicans compounds from Markhamia obtusifolia (Baker) Sprague (Bignoniaceae)

South African Journal of Botany

Volumn 76, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 54-57

  Nchu, F ^a   Aderogba, M A ^a   Mdee, L K ^a   Eloff, J N ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Candida albicans; Markhamia obtusifolia; Minimum inhibitory concentration

Indexed keywords

ACETONE; ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY; BIOASSAY; BIOTECHNOLOGY; DICOTYLEDON; DISEASE RESISTANCE; FUNGUS; GROWTH REGULATOR; PLANT EXTRACT;

BIGNONIACEAE; CANDIDA ALBICANS; CANIS FAMILIARIS; MARKHAMIA;

EID: 71349084124     PISSN: 02546299     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.sajb.2009.07.003     Document Type: Article

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