Antibacterial and allelopathic activity of methanolic extract from Iris pseudopumila rhizomes.
The methanolic extract of rhizomes of Iris pseudopumila was tested for its antibacterial and allelopathic activity. The extract was shown to have antibacterial effects. The allelopathic effect was tested against Raphanus sativus seed germination. The extract caused a decrease in the percentage of seed germination and root and epicotyl growth.
Rigano
Daniela
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Department of Chemistry of Natural Products, University of Naples "Federico II", Via D. Montesano, 49-80131 Naples, Italy. drigano@unina.it
Grassia
Armando
A
Formisano
Carmen
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Basile
Adriana
A
Sorbo
Sergio
S
Senatore
Felice
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018525:Germination / Q000187:drug effects; D006090:Gram-Negative Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects*; D006094:Gram-Positive Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D007498:Iris; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010937:Plant Growth Regulators / Q000494:pharmacology; D018517:Plant Roots / Q000187:drug effects; D027343:Rhizome; D012639:Seeds / Q000187:drug effects
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts; D010937:Plant Growth Regulators