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Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity

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This cluster of papers focuses on the antimicrobial properties of essential oils, particularly their potential applications in food preservation. It covers topics such as the mode of action, in vitro evaluation, and synergistic interactions with food matrix components. Additionally, it explores the antibacterial and antioxidant activities of essential oils derived from medicinal plants.

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essential oils; minimum inhibitory concentration; essential oil composition; minimum bactericidal concentration; 1,8-cineole; inhibition zone; α-pinene; limonene; linalool; leaf essential oil; carvacrol; natural antimicrobials; monoterpenes; thymol; hydrodistillation; essential oil yield; β-caryophyllene; eugenol; natural preservatives; essential oil extraction; thyme; steam distillation; camphor; β-pinene; Rosmarinus officinalis

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Morton address: 36042577632043115 · morton4x16-v1

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