The paper proposes an effective method of phytosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using an aqueous extract of the pericarps of the hot chili pepper (Capsicum annum L.) cv. Teja with bactericidal activity against phytopathogenic agent Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris. The extract of pericarps was investigated for the presence of secondary metabolites that can act as reducing agents (bioreducers) and stabilizing compounds. Saponins, flavonoids, phenols and alkaloids were found in the extract. Research of phytosynthesized silver nanoparticles was carried out using spectroscopy in the UV and visible part of the spectrum; the size and morphology of silver nanoparticles were recorded by scanning electron microscopy. The effectiveness of phytosynthesized nanoparticles against the growth and development of the bacterial culture X. campestris pv. campestris was established in all studied concentrations (80, 40, 20 mg/L).
Keywords: Capsicum annum L., Xanthomonas campestris, phytosynthesis, silver nanoparticles, bactericidal activity
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