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Measuring Volatile and Non-volatile Antifungal Activity of Biocontrol Products
Published on: December 5, 2020
Recent advances in antibacterial phytochemicals derived from edible and medicinal plants and application in food
Yue Liu1, Yinzhe Jin1, Yongjie Wang1
1College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China.
Abstract:
The escalating challenge of antibiotic resistance poses a global health emergency. Edible and medicinal plants (EMPs) provide a rich source of safe, effective and affordable phytochemical alternatives. Hence, a thorough inquiry into this domain is critical to meet the urgent demand of enhancement of existing antibacterial pharmacopeia and development of innovative approaches or novel antimicrobials to tackle the burgeoning issue of multi-drug resistant foodborne pathogens. In this review, we consolidate the recent discovery of antibacterial activity of extracts from diverse species of EMPs, new antibacterial compounds derived from these plants and their structural details of relevant antibacterial function, as well as recent advances in understanding how these compounds prevent prolification of foodborne pathogens. Finally, we discuss how we can utilize antibacterial phytochemicals in food package materials, preservers, and disinfectants in food industry.
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