Comparative phytochemical and antimicrobial activity of Benniseeds and Horned melon seeds grown and consumed within Plateau State Department: Science Technology By: Emmynex01 Project ID: 5350 Rating: (3.8) votes: 5Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study is aimed at determining some phytochemicals present in benniseed and horned melon seed and their antimicrobial effect on some selected bacteria (Staph. aureus, Salmonella spp, Candida albican and E. coli). Benniseeds and Horned melon seeds have been used as medicinal seeds with minimal toxicity. Results of the phytochemical analysis on benniseed indicate the presence of tannins, saponin, cardiac glycoside, steroid and terpenes and resins with the absence of alkaloid while phytochemical analysis of horned melon seed shows the presence of tannin, cardiac glycoside and steroid and terpene with the absence of saponin, alkaloid and resin. Antimicrobial activity carried out on benniseed shows some inhibition zones at concentration 100 (13.00±16.35), 75% (0.60±0.411and 0.18±0.11) 50% (0.25±0.07 and 2.00±8.25) and 25% (0.35±0.07 and 3.00±6.20) respectively. Using Cucumis metuliferus seed extract, zone of inhibition was observed at concentration 100 (0.88±0.11), 75% (10.00±20.11) and 50% (40.00±80.04) with no inhibition zone at concentration 25%. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Science Technology project topics and materials you might be interested in»Bacteriological qualities of food thickener deuterium microcarpum (ofor) and brachystegia eurcycoma (achi) sold in Owerri main market»Obstacle detection robot with ultrasonic sensor»Design and construction of cell phone charger»Physiochemical assessment of soil samples from Nwambe Reserve Forest, Ndubia Igagu Izzi L.G.A, Ebonyi State.»Antitrypanosomal activity of ethanol extract of Tridax Procumbent leaf and whole flower on T. Brucei infected rats (Invitro and Invivo)»Pharmacological activities of plant secondary metabolites»A study on the effects of beer on the efficacy of antimalarial drug administered 1hour before beer consumption in albino rats»Qualitative production of biodiesel using neem seed oil»Physico-chemical assessment of soil sample from Igbagu reserve forest in Ebonyi State»Fungi associated with the deterioration of in-can and painted walls of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Uwana»Theory and application of direct hydrocarbon indicators»Microbial load of some dehydrated foods with special reference to dried tomatoes and mushrooms»The assessment of surface water quality in Otamiri river in Nekede, Owerri west, Imo state»Antimicrobial properties of edible mushroom»Production of potassium salt K2So4 from agricultural waste unripe plantain peels