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Insecticidal properties of miracle fruit (Crescentia cujete) leaves against mosquito larvae
(Central Philippine University, 2025)Mosquito-borne diseases remain a major public health concern globally, with mosquitoes being the primary vector of dengue, Zika, Chikungunya, and Yellow fever. In response to increasing resistance to synthetic larvicides ... -
Antioxidant potential of ethanolic extracts of mango (Magnifera indica) peels at different ripeness levels
(Central Philippine University, 2025-05)Mangoes are not only delicious and widely consumed tropical fruits, but they are also a rich source of antioxidant compounds, particularly vitamins C and A. These antioxidants play a crucial role in protecting the body’s ... -
Formulation and evaluation of liquid hand soap incorporating Plectranthus scutellarioides (Mayana) leaf ethanolic extract against Staphylococcus aureus
(Central Philippine University, 2024-12)This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of liquid hand soap formulated with varying concentrations of <i>Plectranthus scutellarioides</i> (Mayana) leaf ethanolic extract against <i>Staphylococcus aureus. ... -
Comparative evaluation of antibacterial activity of ethanolic extracts of peels of unripe, partially ripe, and fully ripe mangoes (Mangifera indica) against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus
(Central Philippine University, 2025-05)Amid rising concerns over antimicrobial resistance, plant derived bioactive compounds are increasingly studied for their therapeutic potential. This study evaluated the antibacterial activity of ethanolic extracts obtained ... -
Phytochemical screening and antibacterial efficacy of Musa acuminata x balbisiana (saba banana) peel crude ethanolic extract against meat spoilage-causing bacteria
(Central Philippine University, 2025-03)<i>Musa acuminata x balbisiana</i> (saba banana) is a perennial herbaceous plant that has high phytochemical content in its different plant parts. However, 15-60% of its fruit remains underutilized. Banana fruit peels which ... -
Antibacterial and Anti-Quorum Sensing activity of ripe jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) rag and peel ethanolic extracts against Salmonella sp. and Streptococcus sp.
(Central Philippine University, 2025-04)Fruit waste, particularly peels and other residues, is often discarded in large quantities. Approximately 60% of the jackfruit is discarded, including the inedible parts like the peels, seeds, rags and other components, ... -
Extraction and characterization of collagen from red snapper (Lutjanus spp.) scales
(Central Philippine University, 2025)The increasing demand for sustainable and alternative collagen sources has led to a focus on fish by-products, particularly fish scales, as viable materials for collagen extraction. In this study, collagen was extracted ... -
Antibacterial activity of balloon vine (Cardiospermum halicacabum L.) leaf and fruit crude extracts, and their combination against Staphylococcus aureus
(2022-08)<em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> the leading cause of bacterial infections in hospitals and communities such as abscesses (boils), furuncles, and cellulitis is a major pathogen of increasing importance due to the rise in ... -
Use of blue ternate (Clitorea ternatea Linn.) and karonda (Carissa carandas Linn.) fruit and flower extract as alternative bacterial stain
(2022-08)It has been known that bacterial staining is one of the fundamental procedures done when identifying microorganisms, hence, learning about it and obtaining skills to perform it has been given great importance. This activity ...
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