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Exploring the bioprospecting potential of endophytic bacteria from Tribulus terrestris: Antibiotic sensitivity and resistance pattern
Authors
Varsha Sharma, Poonam Meena, Neelam Poonar
Abstract
Endophytes have a symbiotic relationship with their host plant. The
collaborative function of this micro flora with their host, form a relationship
that causes several changes in the plant, which leads to the synthesis of
numerous chemicals that are advantageous for survival of the plant. In this
study, endophytes from stem tissue of Tribulus terrestris were isolated,
screened and then subjected to identification. Standardized surface sterilizing
methods were applied to obtain diverse bacterial isolates. Using disc diffusion
method, 14 distinct antibiotics were used to investigate the antibiotic sensitivity
pattern of bacterial endophytes found in stem. Investigating the pattern of antibiotic
susceptibility, about 15 different isolated bacterial endophytes in Tribulus
terrestris screened against 14 different antibiotics. Out of all CIP, GEN,
TE, AZM, PB, GAT were found to be highly sensitive, while CFM, AMP, TR, MET
were found to be highly resistant. The discovery serves as a foundation for
future research on the multidrug resistance and many other properties of
endophytic bacteria present in this plant.
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Pages:25-29
How to cite this article:
Varsha Sharma, Poonam Meena, Neelam Poonar "Exploring the bioprospecting potential of endophytic bacteria from <i>Tribulus terrestris</i>: Antibiotic sensitivity and resistance pattern". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 10, Issue 10, 2025, Pages 25-29
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