Table 2. Minimal inhibitory (MIC) and bactericidal concentrations (MBC) against S. aureus ATCC 25923 and E. coli ATCC 11229 of pure compounds (BITC and BCN), plant essential oil after MAD and plant extract after MHG.
| Pure compound and plant preparation |
γ/(mg/mL) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. aureus ATCC 25923 | E. coli ATCC 11229 | |||
| MIC | MBC | MIC | MBC | |
| BITC | 0.125 | 0.25 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| BCN | 0.125 | 0.25 | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Essential oil after MAD | 0.0625 | 0.125 | 0.25 | 0.5 |
| Extract after MHG | 0.0625 | 0.125 | 0.25 | 0.5 |
BITC=benzyl isothiocyanate, BCN=benzyl cyanide, MAD=microwave-assisted distillation, MHG=microwave hydrodiffusion and gravity