Singh RP. A method for screening of volatile antimicrobial compounds.
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY 2011;
86:145-148. [PMID:
21203745 DOI:
10.1007/s00128-010-0187-6]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2010] [Accepted: 12/17/2010] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
Abstract
Presently available methods for determining antimicrobial activity include broth dilution and disc diffusion. However, these methods can not be employed for study of vapor phase antimicrobial activity. The present study describes a new method and a new apparatus for determination of vapor phase antimicrobial activity of volatile substances against bacteria. The method can be used for assessing effect of new and existing compounds on environmental microflora.
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