Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of Zea mays Linn. (Fam. Poaceae) husk extracts

Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of Zea mays Linn. (Fam. Poaceae) husk extracts

In light of the rapid development of antimicrobial resistance, the discovery of new sources of antibacterials remains imperative. In the Philippines, one of the top-produced crops is corn (Zea mays). While kernels are edible and useful, the husk is often simply discarded. Corn silk, and husk from ot...

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Main Authors: Felipe, Kaye Angelique T.​ (Author), Llagas, Julia Patricia B.​ (Author), Xu, Abigail S.​ (Author)
Other Authors: Gutierrez, Margarita M.​ (thesis adviser.)
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Subjects:
Corn.
Plant extracts.
Antibacterial Activity.