| Quorum sensing: A novel approach for identifying anti-microbial herbal plants
Challenge: | Innovation | Category: | Intermediate | Region: | | City: | , | School: | | Abstract: | Measuring reduction of luminescence in V. fischeri due to the addition of 6 medicinal plants (Holy Basil, Cumin, Coriander, Nutmeg, Turmeric & Artemisia) is a new approach for quantifying the efficiency of their anti-bacterial compounds. This research explored the effect of extracts in direct contact with bacteria as well as the volatile effect of fresh leaves and compounds without contact. |
Awards | Value | Challenge Award - Innovation Intermediate Sponsor: BlackBerry | $750.00 | Excellence Award - Intermediate Gold Medal Sponsor: Youth Science Canada | $700.00 | Western University Scholarship Gold Medallist - $4000 Entrance Scholarship Sponsor: Western University | $4 000.00 | Total | $5 450.00 | |