Antimicrobial Studies

Isolation and identification of antimicrobial multicyclic terpenoids from the medicinal plant Salvia officinalis and development of a formulation against clinical Staphylococcus aureus strains.

Scientists extracted three key compounds from the herb Salvia officinalis which effectively combat Staphylococcus aureus, a major cause of bovine mastitis. These compounds inhibit biofilm formation and disrupt existing biofilms, showing promise for alternative therapies in dairy farming.

Purgato GA et al (2024).
Lett Appl Microbiol.
PubMed:
39127610

Antifungal Mechanism of Ruta graveolens Essential Oil: A Colombian Traditional Alternative against Anthracnose Caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides.

Study showed essential oil of (REO) affects hyphal morphology, fatty acid profile, fungal metabolism, and triggers apoptosis in . Potential as antifungal surface disinfectant and fungicide replacement for anthracnose control postharvest.

Peralta-Ruiz Y et al (2024).
Molecules.
PubMed:
39124920

Evaluation of the antibacterial and antifungal properties of oleuropein, olea Europea leaf extract, and thymus vulgaris oil.

Study compared natural antimicrobial agents to synthetic ones, showing potential for olive leaf extract and oleuropein to combat bacteria and fungi effectively without negative health effects.

Al-Rimawi F et al (2024).
BMC Complement Med Ther.
PubMed:
39123180

Removal of fluoroquinolone antibiotic and sulfonated dye by functionalized Persea americana seed powder: Appraisal on phase transfer kinetics, equilibrium, economics, and applications in rural settings.

Scientists developed PASP from avocado seed to effectively remove RO16 and CiP from water. Experimental findings show high efficiency with pseudo-second-order model and Sips isotherm. Economically viable alternative to activated carbon for CiP removal.

Sahoo TP et al (2024).
Environ Res.
PubMed:
39117052

Phytoconstituent Profiling and Antifungal Efficacy of Artemisia absinthium L.: Towards Sustainable Bio-Fungicide Development.

Study on Artemisia absinthium leaf extract shows potent antifungal activity against Fusarium oxysporum, Penicillium digitatum, and Alternaria solani. Fraction 4 contains 27 unique compounds, including Bruceine B, Guanidine, and Ethyl alpha-d-glucoside as strong inhibitors of key fungal enzymes. Potential natural alternative to synthetic fungicides.

Akhtar R and Kumar TS (2024).
Appl Biochem Biotechnol.
PubMed:
39115786

Evaluating the impact of biochar amendment on antibiotic resistance genes and microbiome dynamics in soil, rhizosphere, and endosphere at field scale.

Field trials using biochar on Brassica juncea and Lolium multiflorum showed reduced antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in plant endophytes. Bacteria play a key role in shaping ARGs profile, improving food safety and human health.

Zhou Z et al (2024).
J Hazard Mater.
PubMed:
39111179