| Quorum sensing: A novel approach for identifying anti-microbial herbal plants
Défi: | Innovation | Catégorie: | Intermédiaire | Région: | | Ville: | , | École: | | Sommaire: | 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. |
Prix | Valeur | Prix du défi - Innovation Intermédiaire Sponsor: BlackBerry | 750,00 $ | Prix d'excellence - Intermédiaire Médaille d'or Sponsor: Sciences jeunesse Canada | 700,00 $ | Bourse d’études de Western University Médaillé d’or - Bourse d'admission de 4 000 $ Sponsor: Université Western | 4 000,00 $ | Total | 5 450,00 $ | |