GeoBotanical: Antimicrobial Studies

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Investigation of some basil genotypes in terms of their effect on bacterial communication system, and antimicrobial activity.

This study explores the antimicrobial and anti-quorum sensing properties of basil essential oil and ethanol extract, showing potential in combating bacterial resistance.

Antimicrobial Ocimum basilicum

Yaldiz G, Camlica M and Erdonmez D (2023).; Microb Pathog.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.micpath.2023.106247
PubMed:: 37453480

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Natural Sesquiterpene Lactone as Source of Discovery of Novel Fungicidal Candidates: Structural Modification and Antifungal Activity Evaluation of Xanthatin Derived from Xanthium strumarium L.

Researchers synthesized and tested xanthatin derivatives for fungicidal activity against phytopathogenic fungi. Compounds showed promising inhibitory effects and potential as fungicidal candidates for crop protection.

Antimicrobial Xanthium strumarium

Yang C et al (2023).; J Agric Food Chem.
DOI:: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c02435
PubMed:: 37449982

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Auraptene Has Antiviral Activity against Human Coronavirus OC43 in MRC-5 Cells.

Auraptene, found in fruits, has various medical properties (anticancer, antioxidant, etc.). It effectively inhibits HCoV-OC43, reducing viral RNA levels and protein expression, making it a potential therapeutic agent for human coronavirus.

Antimicrobial COVID-19 Citrus trifoliata

Min JS, Jin YH and Kwon S (2023).; Nutrients.
DOI:: 10.3390/nu15132960
PubMed:: 37447286

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Investigation on Chemical Composition, Antioxidant, Antifungal and Herbicidal Activities of Volatile Constituents from Deverra tortuosa (Desf.).

The study analyzed essential oils (EOs) from and found they have antioxidant, antifungal, and herbicidal properties. They could be useful for pest management and sustainable agriculture.

Antimicrobial Immunology Lepidium sativum Lolium rigidum Sinapis arvensis

Khammassi M et al (2023).; Plants (Basel).
DOI:: 10.3390/plants12132556
PubMed:: 37447117

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Pimpinella anisum L. Essential Oil a Valuable Antibacterial and Antifungal Alternative.

Anise essential oil contains compounds with antimicrobial properties. It has high activity against both bacteria and fungi, making it a potential natural remedy.

Antimicrobial Phytochemistry Pimpinella anisum

Dumitrescu E et al (2023).; Plants (Basel).
DOI:: 10.3390/plants12132428
PubMed:: 37446993

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Comparison of Phytochemical Composition, Antibacterial, and Antifungal Activities of Extracts from Three Organs of Pistacia lentiscus from Saudi Arabia.

This study found that methanolic extracts of stems, roots, and leaves of the lentisk tree have antimicrobial properties and are rich in polyphenols. They can be useful in treating infections and as food preservatives.

Antimicrobial Phytochemistry Pistacia lentiscus

Al-Zaben M et al (2023).; Molecules.
DOI:: 10.3390/molecules28135156
PubMed:: 37446818

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Antimicrobial Effect of Ocimum gratissimum L. Essential Oil on Shewanella putrefaciens: Insights Based on the Cell Membrane and External Structure.

The study found that L. essential oil inhibits the growth of S. putrefaciens by disrupting biofilm formation and cell membranes, potentially offering a new method to prevent food spoilage.

Antimicrobial Phytochemistry Ocimum gratissimum

Xie Y et al (2023).; Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:: 10.3390/ijms241311066
PubMed:: 37446243

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Indigenous food sources as vectors of Escherichia coli and antibiotic resistance.

This study found that wild-harvested foods in New Zealand can contain antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which can lead to infections that are harder to treat. Shellfish, in particular, can promote the spread of antibiotic resistance. This highlights the importance of reducing bacteria in harvested food.

Antimicrobial Nasturtium officinale

van Hamelsve Ld S et al (2023).; Environ Pollut.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122155
PubMed:: 37442321