全國中小學科展

Antibacterial Properties of Mānuka

科展類別

臺灣國際科展作品

屆次

2019年

科別

微生物學

得獎情形

四等獎

學校名稱

King's High School

作者

Liam Hewson

摘要或動機

Antibacterial Properties of Mānuka Mānuka (Leptospermum scoparium) is a native 紐西蘭 plant that has long been used by indigenous Maori for its medicinal and therapeutic properties, yet is relatively unknown to science. Many of our native species may contain novel compounds with practical applications in our lives. Research indicates that mānuka has anti-microbial, anti-fungal, herbicidal, insecticidal and anti-bacterial properties, and suggests that compounds similar to Grandiflorone (ß-triketones) cause these effects. This project investigates the antibacterial properties of mānuka leaves, using the bacteria Photobacterium phosphoreum for biological testing. With the recent rise in multidrug-resistant bacteria, it is now more vital than ever to utilize traditional knowledge to inform research and development of innovative new antibiotics, antimicrobials and similar biologically important compounds.

Antibacterial Properties of Mānuka

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