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Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities of Various Extracts of Dianthus sylvestris subsp. aristidis (Batt) Greuter & Burdet

by Bouzana A. Becheker I. Chekroud Z. Boudjellab Z.E. Sakhraoui N.

Biodiversity conservation

In this study, we investigated the antibacterial and antifungal activities of hydro-methanolic (MeOH), ethyl acetate (EtOAc), and butanolic (n-BuOH) extracts from the leaves of Dianthus sylvestris subsp. aristidis (Batt) Greuter & Burdet against 78 clinical and 6 reference bacterial and fungal...

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Antifungal and Antibacterial Potential of Essential Oil of Boswellia sacra Resin in the Biological Control

by Habes I. Benlounissi A. Bouderbala M.

Issue 9

Environmental Health

This study focuses on extraction of Boswellia sacra resin essential oil that was performed using the hydrodistillation method, resulting in a yield of 2.45%. Phytochemical screening of the essential oil provided information about its major compounds, which include terpenes and anthocyanins. To...

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In-vitro assessment of α-amylase, photoprotective, antimicrobial activities, and chemical composition of Asphodelus microcarpus (Liliaceae) Essential Oils from Constantine (Eastern Algeria)

by Boumaraf M. Kerkabou A. Slougui N. Sarri D. Bensouici C. Hazmoune H. Mekkiou R.

Issue 8

Biodiversity conservation

This study examines the antidiabetic, photoprotective, and antibacterial properties of Asphodelus microcarpus (Liliaceae) essential oil (EO) collected from Constantine, Eastern Algeria. The EO was obtained by hydro-distillation and the composition was determined by Gas chromatography (GC) and gas...

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Chlorophyll-Enriched Chitosan-CuO-ZnO Nanoparticles for Antimicrobial Activities

by Khan M.J. Saeed S. Draz U. Abid M. Ejaz R. Aghayeva S. Almutairi S.M. Talha N.T.B. Iqbal R.

Issue 6

Environmental Management and Policies

Chitosan-doped copper oxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles (CuO-CS-ZnO NPs) were prepared utilizing sol-gel synthesis route. Chlorophyll was added in the process of making NPs to enhance the effects of these NPs. The prepared NPs were thoroughly analyzed using advanced techniques including X-ray...

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Antifungal potential of essential oil of Mentha spicata (L) in the biological control against phytopathogenic fungi

by Djekoun M. Boughendjioua H. Sofiane Boubekeur M. Djekoun M. Benaliouche F.

Issue 6

Environmental Health

Mentha species are commonly used in traditional medicine for their several pharmacological properties. They are also used as spice and are known for their bactericidal, antiviral and fungicidal properties. The objective of this study is to evaluate the antifungal activity of Mentha spicata essential...

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Chitosan-doped ZnO Nanoparticles for Antibacterial, Antifungal, and Food Preservation Applications

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Issue 4

Nanomaterials in the environment: applications and effects

Chitosan-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles (CS-ZnO NPs) were meticulously fabricated using the sol-gel methodology. The CS-ZnO NPs underwent comprehensive analytical assessments, employing advanced techniques, encompassing X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), UV visible (UV-Vis)...

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