Anbumalarmathi.J*, Aruna Sharmili.S and Esther Sharon

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 Department of Biotechnology, Stella Maris College, Chennai -600 086

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Abstract

Phytochemical analysis of leaves and shoot tips of Trigonella foenum-graecum L showed the presence of alkaloids, steroids, carbohydrates, terpenoids, flavonoids and quinones. The antibacterial activity of Trigonella foenum-graecum L. leaves and shoot tips on Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella typhi were evaluated by agar well diffusion method. Zones of inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella typhi were observed only in ethanol and methanol leaf and shoot tip extracts of fenugreek. The MIC values ranged from 2.73 and 87.5 mg/ml.  

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