In vitro Antimicrobial Activity Evaluation of Mangrove Fruit (Sonneratia caseolaris L.) Extract
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2018Author
M., H. Muh. Amir
Ahmad, Islamudin
Rijai, Laode
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Introduction: Mangrove fruit (Sonneratia caseolaris L) from Sonneratiaceae family known
with local name “Pidada Merah” has bioactive components. The present study aimed to
evaluate the antimicrobial activity of this plant. Method: The sample was macerated using
methanol, the antimicrobial activity assay was performed using agar disc diffusion method
against Escherichia coli ATTC9637, Staphylococcus aureus ATTC6538, and Candida albicans
ATTC10231. Results: Antimicrobial activity of Mangrove fruit methanol extract were obtained
the optimum concentration of S. aureus of 80%, E. coli of 15%, and C. albicans of 30%.
Conclusion: based on the results, the sample has antimicrobial properties, and this is a preliminary data for further study
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