The Anti-Adherent Activity of Plant Extracts onPenicillium CommuneSpores Causing Cedar Wood Decay: An ESEM Analysis

Plant extracts from Myrtus communis and Thymus vulgaris demonstrate significant anti-adhesion activity against Penicillium commune spores, which cause cedar wood decay—a critical issue due to microbial resistance. Environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM) analysis revealed that ultrasonication-extracted samples reduced spore adhesion by up to 67% compared to traditional maceration methods, with M. communis showing particularly strong efficacy at 20 mg/mL concentrations. These findings highlight the potential of these extracts as bioactive agents for novel wood preservation formulations, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional antimicrobial treatments.

Moulay, S., Hassan, B., Alae, E., Meryem, A., Mohamed, M., Saad, I. K., & Soumya, E. (2015). The Anti-Adherent Activity of Plant Extracts onPenicillium CommuneSpores Causing Cedar Wood Decay: An ESEM Analysis. The Journal of Adhesion, 92(4), 295–305. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218464.2015.1022894