Antimicrobial Mechanism of Salt/Acid Solution on Microorganisms Isolated from Trimmed Young Coconut.

This study investigated the inhibitory activity of organic solutions containing 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30% () sodium chloride and citric acid solution and 15:10, 15:15, 15:20 and 15:30% () sodium chloride (NaCl) combined with citric acid (CA) solution (salt/acid solution) for 10 min against microorganisms isolated from trimmed young coconut: , , , , , , , , and . Commercial antimicrobial agents such as potassium metabisulfite and sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) were used as the controls. Results showed that 30% () NaCl solution displayed antimicrobial properties against all microorganisms, with s reduction range of 0.

Assessment of Antimicrobial Activity, Mode of Action and Volatile Compounds of Essential Oil.

(Pierre ex Gagnep.) R.M.