Research Journal of Biological Sciences

Year: 2011
Volume: 6
Issue: 4
Page No. 175 - 179

Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity of Commiphora swynnertonii (Burt) Against Selected Pathogens of Public Health Importance

Authors : G.G. Bakari, R.A. Max, H.R. Mdegela, E.C. Phiri and M.M. Mtambo

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