Affiliation:
1. Institute of Dendrology of Azerbaijan NAS
2. Azerbaijan Medical University
3. Mugla Sitki Kochman University
Abstract
The article presents the research results on the microbiological activity of some Passiflora genus species, first introduced in Azerbaijan. Phytochemical compounds were analyzed in vitro in ethanolic extracts of Passiflora incarnata L., P. edulis Sims, P. caerulea L. leaves and fruits to determine the antimicrobial activity against six pathogenic bacteria. The activity indicators of ethanolic extracts from leaves and fruits of all three species were compared. Leaf extracts were found to have higher antibacterial activity compared to fruit extracts. Ethanolic extracts of Passiflora edulis Sims were more active than extracts from P. incarnata L. and P. caerulea L. The results of the study may contribute to the development of new medications against pathogenic microbes and the progress of the pharmaceutical industry in the future.
Publisher
Publishing Center Science and Practice
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