The wide potential of resin acids as bioactive agents could be considered as very promoting products for new applications of the natural forms and their derivatives.
The objective of the present investigation was mainly focused on the assessment of the biological performance of the resin. Therefore, the evaluation of the antibacterial activity of the three Tunisian pine species Pinus pinaster, Pinus pinea, and Pinus halepensis were conducted in order to control four pathogenic bacteria species.
Study of antimicrobial activity of pine resin in Tunisia
- Category: Resins
- Themes: Development of new products and derivatives
- Position in the value chain: R & D
- Type: Research
- Scale: Global, National
- Country: Tunisia
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- Keywords: Antimicrobial activity, Pine, resin harvesting, resin tappers, Tunisia
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