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760-0401-00L DS

Antimicrobial compounds in plants and animals

Antimikrobielle Naturstoffe aus Pflanzen und Tieren

Lecturers: Prof. em. Dr. Michael Teuber
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:05:27

Abstract

Antimicrobial compounds are part of the antimicrobial defenses of plants and animals. Survival of these macroorgansims in a microbe-loaded environment is impossible. The course will describe the most important chemical compouds, their mechanisms of action and intergration into antimicrobial defense systems. The use of such compounds in food preservation will be reported.

Objective

Knowledge of the antimicrobial systems of plants and animals and their importance in food preservation

Resources

Lecture Notes

will be distributed during tje course.

Literature

Detailed references will be given in the script.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
no performance assessment

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Antimikrobielle Naturstoffe aus Pflanzen und Tieren
ab 12.12.2005
  • Mon 13:15-15:00 (LFW E 13)
1 h weekly

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