Table 3.
Antimicrobial activity of different mucilage-containing plants.
| Mucilage | Incorporated Agent | Gram-Positive Bacteria | Gram-Negative Bacteria | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basil seed mucilage | Zinc oxide nanocomposites crosslinking with borax | Staphylococcus aureus | Escherichia coli | [89] |
| Quince seed mucilage | Thyme essential oil | Bacillus cereus, Listeria monocytogenes | Salmonella typhimurium, Escherichia coli, Vibrio cholera, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Yersinia enterocolitica | [80] |
| Chia seed mucilage | Oregano essential oils, cellulose nanofibers | Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus mutans, Bacillus thuringiensis | Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella typhmurium | [37,90] |
| Okra mucilage | Zinc oxide nanoparticles and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) | Staphylococcus aureus | Escherichia coli | [91] |
| Qodume shirazi seed mucilage | Lavender essential oil | Staphylococcus aureus | Escherichia coli | [92] |
| Lepidium sativum seed mucilage | Heracleum lasiopetalum essential oil | Staphylococcus aureus | Escherichia coli | [93] |