Antibacterial Efficacy of Citrullus lanatus (Watermelon) Seeds Extracts against Wound Infecting Staphyloccocus aureus and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa

Study’s Excerpt: • Watermelon seeds contain diverse bioactive phytochemicals. • Ethanol and aqueous extracts were screened for antibacterial activity. • Extracts inhibited Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. • MIC averaged 50 mg/mL, MBC 100 mg/mL for both extracts. • Ethanol extr...

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Published in:	UMYU Journal of Microbiology Research
Main Authors:	Musa, B., Shimfuo, B. Y., Muhammad, J., Bako, G. D., Sanusi, S. B.
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Umaru Musa Yar'adua University, Katsina, Nigeria 2025-06-01
Subjects:	phytochemical antibacterial citrullus lanatus seeds staphylococcus aureus pseudomonas aeruginosa
Online Access:	https://ujmr.umyu.edu.ng/index.php/ujmr/article/view/1159