Antimicrobial properties of essential oil of Satureja montana L. on pathogenic and spoilage yeasts

Authors
Ciani, M Menghini, L Mariani, F Pagiotti, R Menghini, A Fatichenti, F
Citation
M. Ciani et al., Antimicrobial properties of essential oil of Satureja montana L. on pathogenic and spoilage yeasts, BIOTECH LET, 22(12), 2000, pp. 1007-1010
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Biotecnology & Applied Microbiology",Microbiology
Journal title
BIOTECHNOLOGY LETTERS
ISSN journal
01415492 → ACNP
Volume
22
Issue
12
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1007 - 1010
Database
ISI
SICI code
0141-5492(200006)22:12<1007:APOEOO>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
The essential oil of Satureja montana L. had a broad-spectrum of antimicrob ial activity against 46 species of yeasts. This high and diffused activity could be used to control potential pathogenic and spoilage yeasts. The assa y of MIC toward some pathogenic and spoilage yeasts showed a range values f rom 0.10 to 0.25 mu l ml(-1). The MIC and growth rate reduction assay were effective tests for quantitative evaluation of antimicrobial activity.