Natural Compounds as Antimicrobial Agents

• Weitere Verfasser: Franco, Carlos M. (Herausgegeben von), Vázquez Belda, Beatriz (Herausgegeben von)
• Format: Elektronisch Buchkapitel
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlicht: Basel, Switzerland MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2020
• Schlagworte: Research & information: general; Biology, life sciences; Technology, engineering, agriculture
• Online-Zugang: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

The world is full of plants and animals that have their own defenses, producing various substances in their daily fight against bacteria, fungi, or other agents. These products are alternatives to conventional antimicrobials that have a poor reputation with consumers. Many of these compounds are wel...