Table 2.
Comparison of inhibitory zone of Bacillus subtilis strain PATA-5 and tetracycline against E. coli and S. aureus
| Bacteria | Incubation Time | Average diameter of inhibitory zone (mm) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | Staphylococcus aureus | ||||
| 24 h | 48 h | 24 h | 48 h | ||
| B. subtilis | 7 h | 21.5 | 21 | 11 | 10.5 | 
| tetracycline | 7 h | 32.5 | 32 | 16 | 16 | 
| B. subtilis | 21 h | 28.5 | 28 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 
| tetracycline | 21 h | 30.5 | 30.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 |