Table 2.
BCEO effects on the biofilm formation inhibition and growth of the planktonic cells
| Bacterial strains | Concentration (mg/mL) | Biofilm integrity (%) | Inhibition (%) | Log10 CFU/mL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Typhimurium | 0.0 | 100 ± 0.00 | – | 9.65 ± 0.07 |
| 0.313 | 66.33 ± 2.62 | 33.67 | 9.68 ± 0.05 | |
| 0.625 | 65.86 ± 4.37 | 34.14 | 9.69 ± 0.06 | |
| 1.25 | 61.34 ± 4.17 | 38.66 | 9.74 ± 0.04 | |
| 2.5 | 53.35 ± 6.11 | 46.65 | 9.70 ± 0.02 | |
| 5.0 | 49.83 ± 6.26 | 50.17 | 9.69 ± 0.07 | |
| E. coli | 0.0 | 100 ± 0.00 | – | 9.71 ± 0.02 |
| 0.313 | 52.69 ± 1.43 | 47.31 | 9.71 ± 0.07 | |
| 0.625 | 45.85 ± 3.25 | 54.15 | 9.68 ± 0.01 | |
| 1.25 | 23.43 ± 4.32 | 76.57 | 9.65 ± 0.07 | |
| 2.5 | 16.64 ± 2.58 | 83.36 | 9.67 ± 0.07 | |
| 5.0 | 15.37 ± 6.02 | 84.63 | 9.72 ± 0.06 |
BCEO = Black cardamom essential oil