Abstract: The potential characteristics of herbal remedies have made them promising since the dawn of humanity. Because they contain nutritious and nutrient-rich substances, fruits are consumed around the world both fresh and processed, yet their peels, skins, seeds, and other parts are rarely used or even discarded. If they are not properly disposed of, this contributes to a significant pollution issue. To gain better understanding of their phytochemical and antibacterial capabilities, the wastes of Punica granatum, Citrus limetta, Musa paradisiaca, Ananas comosus, Zea mays, and Annona squamosa were investigated. These could prove to be an innovative source of antimicrobials and be used to combat harmful microorganisms. E. coli, Bacillus subtilis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were used as test organisms for the antibacterial characteristics (NCIM 2065, 2196, and 5029, respectively). These fruit scraps showed good potency, and it is speculated that they could work well as a bactericidal agent..
Keywords: Antimicrobial activity, gentamicin, inhibition, phytochemical
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