eng Oriental Scientific Publishing Company Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia 0973-1245 2016-02-01 4 1 301 303 5766 article Rajesh C. Patil 1 Ujwala Jadhav 2 Madhav V. Upadhye 2 Department of Microbiology, Bhavan’s College, Andheri, Mumbai - 400 058 (India) Department of Life Sciences, University of Mumbai, Santacruz , Mumbai - 400 098 (India) Administration of increased number and the dosage of antibiotics are resulting in the emergence of microbial strains that are resistant to antibiotics. Klebsiella pneumoniae is one such microorganism. The present study was undertaken to investigate the effect of ginger extract on a biofilm of Klebsiella pneumoniae. The effectiveness of a standard antibiotic was also checked and the results were compared with those given by ginger extract. https://www.biotech-asia.org/vol4no1/efficiency-of-ginger-extract-in-controlling-biofilm-of-klebsiella-pneumoniae/ Zingiber officinale; Klebsiella pneumoniae; biofilms