Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of the Methanolic Extract of Citrullus colocynth Fruit Against Pathogenic Bacterial and Fungal Strains
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Citrullus colocynthis, active compounds, GC-MAS analysisAbstract
This study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of the ethanolic extract of Citrullus colocynthis against selected bacterial and fungal strains. The plant extract was obtained using ethanol as a solvent to extract the bioactive compounds, and its effect on the tested microorganisms was evaluated using agar diffusion technique. The results obtained revealed a significant inhibitory activity against the tested bacteria and fungi, suggesting its potential as a natural source of antimicrobial agents. These results were interpreted by analyzing the chemical composition of the extract by GC-MAS analysis, highlighting its potential applications in the medical and agricultural fields.
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