Publications by authors named "Barbara Grzesiak"
The lichen-rich pine forests of represent special habitats protected under the Natura 2000 scheme. A rapid decline in their density has been observed in recent years. Macrofungi are an important component of the community and sensitive bioindicators; therefore, observations of the response of their sporocarps can be used to draw conclusions about changes induced in habitats.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe lichen Scots pine forests habitats are undergoing rapid disappearance across Europe. Due to the semi-natural character of this habitat and an increase of the nitrification as a result of air pollution, determination of factors responsible for the decrease in lichen field layer cover requires a comprehensive approach. Our study aimed to investigate environmental factors necessary for the determination of active protection measures in order to maintain this vulnerable habitat.
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- The study evaluated the effectiveness of essential oils from thyme, oregano, marjoram, mint, and garlic against Prototheca zopfii strains linked to cow mastitis.
- The researchers used microdilution and disk diffusion methods to test the sensitivity of ten strains from milk samples, finding that marjoram and oregano oils showed significant anti-algae activity while mint and garlic oils were ineffective.
- Results indicated that 90% of strains were sensitive to nystatin, but one strain was resistant to all antifungal agents, highlighting the potential of essential oils as natural treatments for mastitis in cows.*
Article Synopsis
- Prototheca algae, primarily found in cow habitats, can cause protothecosis in both animals and humans, with different species affecting each group.
- The study aimed to test various essential oils and antifungal antibiotics against P. zopfii isolates from mastitic milk in cows.
- Results showed essential oils effectively inhibited P. zopfii, with cinnamon, clove, and thyme being the most effective, while nystatin proved to be the most effective antifungal agent.