Mycelial Deformations of <i>Cladosporium herbarum</i> due to the Application of Eugenol or Carvacrol

Abstract

ABSTRACT Varying concentrations of eugenol and carvacrol were added to cultures of Cladosporium herbarum to determine their effect on the growth and cell morphology of this common food spoiling mold. Microscopically, significant morphological deformations of the hyphae in relation to their age could be observed. These phenomena were accompanied by macroscopic changes of the colonies in combination with substantial growth inhibitions. Carvacrol possessed a higher antifungal activity than eugenol. KEY WORD INDEX: Cladosporium herbarum eugenolcarvacrolmorphological deformationsantifungal activity