Table 2.
Effect of silver nanoparticles on Bacillus sp., Erwinia sp. and Candida sp.
AgNPs and other antimicrobial agents | Microorganisms/inhibition zone diameter (mm) | ||
---|---|---|---|
Bacillus sp. | Candida sp. | Erwinia sp. | |
AgNPs | 1.867 ± 0.087 | 1.6 ± 0.058 | 1.433 ± 0.022 |
AgNO3 | 1.533 ± 0.044 | 1.3 ± 0 | 1.233 ± 0.062 |
Penicillin | 0 ± 0 | 0 ± 0 | 0 ± 0 |
Tetracycline | 2.9 ± 0.033 | 2.066 ± 0.029 | 1.7 ± 0 |
Streptomycin | 2.3 ± 0.058 | 2.7 ± 0.088 | 2.366 ± 0.073 |