Arun B. Joshi's scientific contributions

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The antibacterial and antifungal activities of the ethanol and petroleum ether extracts of Anacardium occidentale Linn. were determined against a wide variety of pathogenic bacteria and fungi. The extracts were tested against various bacteria like Bacillus subtulis, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherchia coli and various fungi li...

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... 21 Significant antibacterial and antifungal activity were discovered in an ethanol extract of A occidentale leaves. 13,22 Plant metabolites such as phenols, flavonoids, tannins, anthocyanin and Carotenoids are found in leaf extracts and are responsible for their antibacterial properties. High levels of tannins in cashews interact and precipitate proteins thereby inhibiting the growth of pathogens. ...