The results of a survey for the occurrence of antimicrobial substances in chlorophyllose plants growing in Florida have been reported. 2. The tests were made for inhibitory activity against Staphylococcus aureus (P209), Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans. 3. Extracts of 102 species involving 126 plant parts and comprising over 1500 solutions were tested. Fifty-eight of the 102 species showed inhibitory power against one or more of the test organisms.
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