Possible uses of essential oils in vapor phase for protection of agricultural products and fresh foods against undesirable microorganisms
Project goals
Essential oils, specific fractions usually obtained from plant material by steam or hydrodistillation, have been used in different cultures for their antiseptic qualities since antiquity. Essential oils are variable mixtures of monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes and other low molecular hydrocarbons and their derivates. Their antimicrobial properties have been assessed in many studies, from which it is clear that these compounds have potential in procedures and applications in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agricultural and food industries. In addition, essential oils possess a unique property of high volatility, which is not seen in other antimicrobial agents and its use in vapour phase is attracting much attention. In spite of modern improvements in agriculture products and food production techniques, food safety is still an important aspect of public health issue. It has been estimated that as many as 30% of people in industrialised countries suffer from a food borne disease each year. At the same time, inWestern societies is an increasing demand for so-called green food products with fewer synthetic additives but increased safety, quality and shelf-life. One of the possibilities how to meet this demand is the use of essential oils as antibacterial additives during production, storage and processing of agricultural products and foods.
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Public support
Provider
Czech Science Foundation
Programme
Post-graduate (doctorate) grants
Call for proposals
Postdoktorandské granty 9 (SGA02009GA1PD)
Main participants
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Contest type
VS - Public tender
Contract ID
525/09/P503
Alternative language
Project name in Czech
Možnosti využití silic v plynné fázi při ochraně zemědělských produktů a čerstvých potravin proti nežádoucím mikroorganismům
Annotation in Czech
Stanovení antibakteriální aktivity vybraných silic proti nežádoucím bakteriím, plísním a kvasinkám znehodnocujícím potraviny a zemědělské produkty pomocí metod in vitro v plynném stavu. Ověření aktivity nejúčinnějších silic a jejich obsahových látek na modelech zemědělských produktů a potravin.
Scientific branches
R&D category
ZV - Basic research
CEP classification - main branch
GC - Plant growing, crop rotation
CEP - secondary branch
GM - Food industry
CEP - another secondary branch
FR - Pharmacology and apothecary chemistry
21101 - Food and beverages
30104 - Pharmacology and pharmacy
40106 - Agronomy, plant breeding and plant protection; (Agricultural biotechnology to be 4.4)
Completed project evaluation
Provider evaluation
U - Uspěl podle zadání (s publikovanými či patentovanými výsledky atd.)
Project results evaluation
The project gone according to plan both in terms of expertise and in terms of disbursement of funds.
Solution timeline
Realization period - beginning
Jan 1, 2009
Realization period - end
Dec 31, 2011
Project status
U - Finished project
Latest support payment
Apr 16, 2011
Data delivery to CEP
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data delivery code
CEP12-GA0-GP-U/03:3
Data delivery date
May 2, 2016
Finance
Total approved costs
843 thou. CZK
Public financial support
843 thou. CZK
Other public sources
0 thou. CZK
Non public and foreign sources
0 thou. CZK
Basic information
Recognised costs
843 CZK thou.
Public support
843 CZK thou.
100%
Provider
Czech Science Foundation
CEP
GC - Plant growing, crop rotation
Solution period
01. 01. 2009 - 31. 12. 2011