Plant Mediated Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles by using Leaf Extracts of Dioscorea oppositifolia L. and their Antimicrobial Activity

Key Points

• The study reveals significant antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles against various microbial strains.
• Silver nanoparticles synthesized using leaf extracts exhibited inhibition zones up to 15 mm in diameter with some strains.
• Plant mediated synthesis involved extracting compounds from Dioscorea oppositifolia to facilitate nanoparticle formation.
• Findings highlight the potential of using natural sources for developing antimicrobial agents with eco-friendly methods.

Abstract