Exploring Plant Extracts as a Novel Frontier in Antimicrobial Innovation: Plant Extracts and Antimicrobials
The scientific exploration presented in this Special Issue offers a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in the realm of plant-derived antimicrobials. Notable findings have emerged from this collection, such as the revelation of the antifungal properties of a hydroalcoholic extract of the mushroom Hypsizygus marmoreus (Peck) H.E. Bigelow against dermatophytes—an indication of the largely unexplored potential within our natural resources, as demonstrated by Angelini et al. [1]. However, this edition stands out as a testament to the wide array of plant extracts and compounds that are effective at addressing microbial threats.The topics covered in this issue span a wide spectrum, including the production of plant compounds with antimicrobial properties, their industrial applications, and how to scale them up. Canly et al. [2] have conducted a study that elucidates the potent antimicrobial properties of an ethanol extract derived from Origanum onites L. (OOEt). This extract has de...