Synthesis of Silver nanoparticles using Periwinkle plant (Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don and assessment of its Antimicrobial activity
1Rohini Joshi and 2Shiva Aithal
Department of Microbiology, Dyanopasak shikshan mandal, Parbhani 431- 401 (India)
ABSTRACT
India possesses a great biodiversity of the medicinal plants that were not explored completely yet. The periwinkle species Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don is a native of Madagascar. Recent nanotechnology and Nano science enhanced the techniques for diagnose, treat and prevent various diseases regarding human health. Silver nanoparticles are one of the most vital and interesting nanomaterial. It plays a significant role in medical and pharmaceutical area. It also has potential to treat the severe disease like cancer. This study is aimed to investigate the antimicrobial properties of this plant species. The antimicrobial properties have been checked against microbial genera like Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Salmonella species, and Candida albicans. Yet plant proved to be significant natural substrate for effective diagnostic agent that’s why all investigators are has major interest in plants.