Comparative Analysis of Nutritional Content and Photochemical Content Present in Tumeric and Ginger
Student: Adekemi Abosede Abdulsalam (Project, 2025)
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Lens Polytechnic, offa, Kwara State.
Abstract
The study investigates the antimicrobial properties of turmeric (Curcuma longa) and ginger (Zingiber officinale) extracts on selected microorganisms. The aim was to assess their effectiveness as natural alternatives to synthetic antibiotics. Both aqueous and ethanol extracts were tested against bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus using standard laboratory methods. Results revealed that both extracts exhibited significant antibacterial activity, with ethanol extracts showing greater inhibition zones. The findings support the potential of turmeric and ginger as natural antimicrobial agents suitable for pharmaceutical and food preservation applications.
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- The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki, Oyo State 6
- The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State 13
- THOMAS ADEWUMI UNIVERSITY, OKO-IRESE, KWARA STATE 1
- UMA UKPAI SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY, UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE (AFFL TO UNIVERSITY OF UYO) 1
- Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto, Sokoto State 25
- Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina, Katsina State 30
- Umca, Ilorin (Affiliated To University of Ibadan), Kwara State 1
- University of Abuja, Abuja, Fct 129
- University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State 4
- University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State 369