Objectives

The aim of this project is to investigate the effectiveness in using tannic acid solution and green tea extract in inhibiting the growth of P. carotovorum. The ability of these substances to reduce soft rot formation in lettuce and chye sim infected with P. carotovorum is also tested.

 

 

 

Hypotheses

We hypothesise that tannic acid and green tea are inhibitory towards P. carotovorum and thus are able to reduce soft rot formation in vegetables.