Antibacterial and antifungal activity of the liverwort (Ptilidium pulcherrimum) methanol extract

Abstract

The antimicrobial activity of the methanol extract from the liverwort, Ptilidium pulcherrimum was evaluated against five bacterial and six fungal species. In vitro antibacterial activity was assessed by disc diffusion and microdilution methods. The extract showed a stronger effect against tested Gram (+) than Gram (-) bacteria. The antifungal activity of the methanol extract was tested using a microdilution method. The methanol extract showed strong antifungal activity. The best antifungal activity was achieved against Trichoderma viride compared to the synthetic fungicide bifonazol.

Keywords

• Ptilidium pulcherrimum
• methanol extract
• antibacterial activity
• antifungal activity
• microdilution method
• disc diffusion method