Antibacterial effects of silver nanoparticles biosynthesised from aqueous extracts of Pleurotus tuber-regium Fr. Sing. (An edible mushroom)

Abstract

Multi-drug resistance of pathogenic bacteria is a global health problem that needs urgent attention. Nanoparticles of biogenic origin have emerged as potential safe antimicrobial agents for treating multidrug resistant strains of bacteria. The current research focused on the production, characterization, and antibacterial effects of Pleurotus tuber-regium synthesized silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs). The synthesis of colloidal Ag-NPs was monitored and characterized using UV-Visible spectrometry and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrometry. Antimicrobial effect of P. tuber-regium extracts, Ag-NPs and eight standard antibiotics against %