Antimicrobial action of palmarosa oil (Cymbopogon martinii) on Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Prashar, A., Hili, P., Veness, R. and Evans, C.S. 2003. Antimicrobial action of palmarosa oil (Cymbopogon martinii) on Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Phytochemistry. 63 (5), pp. 569-575. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(03)00226-7

TitleAntimicrobial action of palmarosa oil (Cymbopogon martinii) on Saccharomyces cerevisiae
AuthorsPrashar, A., Hili, P., Veness, R. and Evans, C.S.
Abstract

The essential oil extracted from palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii) has proven anti-microbial properties against cells of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Low concentrations of the oil (0.1%) inhibited the growth of S. cerevisiae cells completely. The composition of the sample of palmarosa oil was determined as 65% geraniol and 20% geranyl acetate as confirmed by GC–FTIR. The effect of palmarosa oil in causing K+ leakage from yeast cells was attributed mainly to geraniol. Some leakage of magnesium ions was also observed. Blocking potassium membrane channels with caesium ions before addition of palmarosa oil did not change the extent of K+ ion leakage, which was equal to the total sequestered K+ in the cells. Palmarosa oil led to changes in the composition of the yeast cell membrane, with more saturated and less unsaturated fatty acids in the membrane after exposure of S. cerevisiae cells to the oil. Some of the palmarosa oil was lost by volatilization during incubation of the oil with the yeast cells. The actual concentration of the oil components affecting the yeast cells could not therefore be accurately determined.

KeywordsCymbopogon martinii, Graminaceae, Palmarosa oil, Geraniol, Geranyl acetate, Saccharomyces cerevisiae
JournalPhytochemistry
Journal citation63 (5), pp. 569-575
ISSN0031-9422
YearJul 2003
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(03)00226-7
Publication dates
PublishedJul 2003

Related outputs

Specificities of proteases for use in leather manufacture
Foroughi, F., Keshavarz, T. and Evans, C.S. 2006. Specificities of proteases for use in leather manufacture. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology. 81 (3), pp. 257-261. https://doi.org/10.1002/jctb.1367

Cytotoxicity of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) oil and its major components to human skin cells
Prashar, A., Locke, I.C. and Evans, C.S. 2006. Cytotoxicity of clove (Syzygium aromaticum) oil and its major components to human skin cells. Cell Proliferation. 39 (4), pp. 241-248. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2184.2006.00384.x

An innovative new application for waste phenolic compounds: use of Kraft lignin and naphthols in leather tanning
Suparno, O., Covington, A.D., Phillips, P.S. and Evans, C.S. 2005. An innovative new application for waste phenolic compounds: use of Kraft lignin and naphthols in leather tanning. Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 45 (2), pp. 114-127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2005.02.005

Degradation of nitrocellulose by fungi
Auer, N., Hedger, J.N. and Evans, C.S. 2005. Degradation of nitrocellulose by fungi. Biodegradation. 16 (3), pp. 229-236. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10532-004-0896-9

Reactions of "hybrid" Mn-peroxidase of the white rot fungus Panus tigrinus with benzylic alcohols in the presence of mediators
Lisov, A., Leontievsky, A., Golovleva, L. and Evans, C.S. 2004. Reactions of "hybrid" Mn-peroxidase of the white rot fungus Panus tigrinus with benzylic alcohols in the presence of mediators. Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic. 31 (1-3), pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molcatb.2004.06.003

Cytotoxicity of lavender oil and its major components to human skin cells
Prashar, A., Locke, I.C. and Evans, C.S. 2004. Cytotoxicity of lavender oil and its major components to human skin cells. Cell Proliferation. 37 (3), pp. 221-229. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2184.2004.00307.x

Kava Lactones and the kava-kava controversy
Whitton, P.A., Lau, A., Salisbury, A., Whitehouse, J. and Evans, C.S. 2003. Kava Lactones and the kava-kava controversy. Phytochemistry. 64 (3), pp. 673-679. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(03)00381-9

Transformation of high concentrations of chlorophenols by the white-rot basidiomycete Trametes versicolor immobilized on nylon mesh
Sedarati, M.R., Keshavarz, T., Leontievsky, A. and Evans, C.S. 2003. Transformation of high concentrations of chlorophenols by the white-rot basidiomycete Trametes versicolor immobilized on nylon mesh. Electronic Journal of Biotechnology. 6 (2), pp. 104-114.

Degradation of chlorophenols by ligninolytic fungi
Evans, C.S., Golovleva, L. and Leontievsky, A. 2003. Degradation of chlorophenols by ligninolytic fungi. NATO.

Production of ligninolytic enzymes by species assemblages of tropical higher fungi from Ecuador
Ullah, M.A., Camacho, R., Evans, C.S. and Hedger, J.N. 2002. Production of ligninolytic enzymes by species assemblages of tropical higher fungi from Ecuador. in: Watling, R., Frankland, J.C., Ainsworth, A.M., Isaac, S. and Robinson, C.H. (ed.) Tropical mycology: vol. 1, macromycetes Wallingford, UK CABI Publishing.

Studies on the mechanism of enzymatic removal of dung
Tozan, M., Covington, A.D. and Evans, C.S. 2002. Studies on the mechanism of enzymatic removal of dung. Journal of the American Leather Chemists Association. 97 (5), pp. 178-188.

Effect of essential oils and their components on cell
Prashar, A., Veness, R., Locke, I.C. and Evans, C.S. 2002. Effect of essential oils and their components on cell. Future Trends in Phytochemistry. Gargnano, Italy

Adaptation of the white-rot basidiomycete panus tigrinus for transformation of high concentrations of chlorophenols
Leontievsky, A., Myasoedova, N.M., Golovleva, L., Sedarati, M.R. and Evans, C.S. 2002. Adaptation of the white-rot basidiomycete panus tigrinus for transformation of high concentrations of chlorophenols. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 59 (4-5), pp. 599-604. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-002-1037-1

Transformation of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol by free and immobilized fungal laccase
Leontievsky, A., Myasoedova, N.M., Baskunov, B.B., Golovleva, L., Bucke, C. and Evans, C.S. 2001. Transformation of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol by free and immobilized fungal laccase. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 57 (1-2), pp. 85-91. https://doi.org/10.1007/s002530100756

Application of ligninolytic fungi for biotransformation of chlorophenols
Leontievsky, A., Myasoedova, N.M., Baskunov, B.B., Golovleva, L., Bucke, C. and Evans, C.S. 2001. Application of ligninolytic fungi for biotransformation of chlorophenols. in: Magar, V., Johnson, G., Ong, S.K. and Leeson, A. (ed.) Bioremediation of energetics, phenolics, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons: the Sixth International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium, San Diego, California, June 4-7, 2001 Battelle Press. pp. 75-82

Permalink - https://westminsterresearch.westminster.ac.uk/item/93598/antimicrobial-action-of-palmarosa-oil-cymbopogon-martinii-on-saccharomyces-cerevisiae


Share this

Usage statistics

188 total views
0 total downloads
These values cover views and downloads from WestminsterResearch and are for the period from September 2nd 2018, when this repository was created.