Document Type

Project

Publication Date

Spring 1999

Keywords

Eelgrass, Phenolic acids, Antibacterial activity

Abstract

Eelgrass extracts from Zostera marina and Zostera japonica were tested against bacterial isolates for antibacterial activity. Bacterial isolates that exhibited sensitivity to the eelgrass extracts were also tested against nine pure phenolics, and one complete mixture, for inhibition. Isolated marine bacteria and one marine lab culture were sensitive to both eelgrass extracts. Antibacterial activity was also found with the samples of nine pure phenolic acids, and one mix of these nine, known to be produced in Zostera. It is likely the phenolic acids in eelgrass extracts have antibacterial effects.

Department

Biology

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

Zostera marina--Washington (State)--Padilla Bay; Dwarf eelgrass--Washington (State)--Padilla Bay; Antibacterial agents; Antibiotic-producing organisms; Marine bacteria

Geographic Coverage

Padilla Bay (Wash.)

Genre/Form

student projects; term papers

Type

Text

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Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.

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Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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