Physicochemical basis for the inhibitory effects of organic and inorganic salts on the growth of Pectobacterium carotovorum subsp. carotovorum and Pectobacterium atrosepticum.
Twenty-one salts were tested for their effects on the growth of Pectobacterium carotovorum subsp. carotovorum and Pectobacterium atrosepticum. In liquid medium, 11 salts (0.2 M) exhibited strong inhibition of bacterial growth. The inhibitory action of salts relates to the water-ionizing capacity and the lipophilicity of their constituent ions.
Yaganza
Elian-Simplice
ES
Department of Food Science and Nutrition and Horticultural Research Centre, Université Laval, Québec, Québec, Canada G1V 0A6.
Tweddell
Russell J
RJ
Arul
Joseph
J
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006131:Growth Inhibitors / Q000494:pharmacology*; D044043:Pectobacterium / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000254:growth & development; D012492:Salts / Q000494:pharmacology*; D014867:Water / Q000378:metabolism
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D006131:Growth Inhibitors; D012492:Salts; D014867:Water