Fast screening method for assessment of antimicrobial activity of essential oils in vapor phase

0377284 - ÚOCHB 2013 RIV GB eng J - Journal Article
Klouček, P. - Šmíd, J. - Franková, A. - Kokoska, L. - Valterová, Irena - Pavela, R.
Fast screening method for assessment of antimicrobial activity of essential oils in vapor phase.
Food Research International. Roč. 47, č. 2 (2012), s. 161-165. ISSN 0963-9969. E-ISSN 1873-7145
Grant - others:GA ČR(CZ) GP525/09/P503
Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z40550506
Keywords : antibacterial * gas phase * antifungal * fumigation
Subject RIV: CC - Organic Chemistry
Impact factor: 3.005, year: 2012

We have modified the disc volatilization method by using foursection Petri dish, large filter paper disc evenly impregnated with EO, and medium containing lid. Sixty nine EOs were tested for antimicrobial activity against three bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enteritidis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa) and three fungi (Alternaria alternata, Aspergillus niger, Penicillium digitatum). Thirty nine EOs inhibited at least one microorganism, Armoracia rusticana and Cinnamomum zeylanicum being the most active. The method is suitable for screening samples for antimicrobial activity in vapor phase.
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