ISSN 2756-3847
International Journal of Plant Breeding and Genetics ISSN 5756-2148 Vol. 6 (7), pp. 001-003, July, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
Short Communication
Bactericidal activity of Pistacia atlantica. Desf mastic gum against certain pathogens
Bachir Raho Ghalem* and Benali Mohamed
Biotoxicology Laboratory, Biology Institute, Science Faculty, Djillali Liabès University of Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria.
Accepted 14 April, 2019
Abstract
The hydro-distilled essential oils from the exudates of Pistacia atlantica. Desf stems have been tested against three bacteria (Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes) using three different methods (agar disc diffusion method, minimal inhibitory concentration and Maruzella method, and showed antimicrobial activity against all these microbes.
Key words: Antibacterial activity, essential oil, gum of Pistacia atlantica.