Evaluation of antibacterial activity of Triticum monococcum seeds, Castanea sativa seeds and Begonia maculata leaves against several bacterial strains

Authors : Ertugrul Osman Bursalıoğlu

Pages : 9-14

Doi:10.38059/biodiversity.635270

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Publication Date : 2020-03-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :There are serious research projects to prevent the bacteria to antibiotics. Thus, scientists are looking for new antibiotic derivatives using plants. Einkorn wheat seeds (Triticum monococcum), Chestnut seed (Castanea sativa) and Begonia leaves were used for antibacterial tests on bacterial strain. The study of antibacterial effects of Einkorn wheat seed and begonia leaves has not been seen in the literature. The antimicrobial effects of these plant leaves and seeds were investigated in Muller-Hilton media at 37 Co for 48 hours. After incubation, all plates were observed for zones of growth inhibition. The parameters of these zones were measured in millimeters. All tests were performed under sterile conditions and repeated three times. It was observed that the wheat and chestnut seeds had no antibacterial effect against Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. However, they have been found to have a significant antibacterial effect against Escherichia coli bacteria. Furthermore, antimicrobial effects of Begonia maculata leaves against E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeroginosa bacteria were investigated. E. coli bacteria were affected by the leaves more than the other bacteria. K. pneumoniae bacteria were affected less while P. aeruginosa bacteria were affected the least.
Keywords : Triticum monococcum, Castanea sativa, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Begonia maculata, antibakteriyel

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