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Planta Med 1972; 22(8): 386-390
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1099623
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SURVEY OF FERNS IN GUJARAT STATE (INDIA) FOR PRESENCE OF ANTIBACTERIAL SUBSTANCES OF FERNS

M. K. Kshirsagar, A. R. Mehta
  • Department of Botany, M. S. University of Baroda, India
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15. Januar 2009 (online)

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Abstract

13 species of Ferns available in Gujarat State (India) are examined for the presence of antibacterial substances. Methanol extracts were made of plants at different stages of growth and also of plants of different ages.

Antibacterial activity was observed in few of the ferns screened. The activity was more pronounced in old plants than in young ones. The fertile plants showed greater activity than vegetative ones.

A preliminary study for the presence of alkaloids in fern species was negative.

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