The interest in using natural antimicrobials instead of chemical preservatives in food
products has been increasing in recent years. In regard to this, essential oils—natural and …

Postharvest diseases are one of the major causes for the postharvest loss of horticultural
fresh produce during the supply chain. The incidence of postharvest diseases can affect the …

Infection by bacteria is one of the main problems in health. The use of commercial antibiotics
is still one of the treatments to overcome these problems. However, high levels of …

Clove basil, Ocimum gratissimum, is a native plant to Africa and grows virtually in tropical
and subtropical regions. It has good aroma and its leaves have become used as a spicy and …

Mycotoxins contamination in cereal‐based food is ubiquitous according to systematic review
of the scientific documentation of worldwide mycotoxin contamination in cereal and their …

The present study evaluates the chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the
essential oils (EOs) of Mentha pulegium L., Juniperus phoenicea L. and Cyperus longus L …

Essential oils may be an alternative to the use of synthetic fungicides for the control of fungi
involved in agricultural product deterioration. The aim of the present study was to evaluate …

Essential oils (EOs) are products of plant origin and include mixtures of different chemical
compounds. These volatile substances have many interesting properties, including …

Ocimum species represent commercially important medicinal and aromatic plants. The
essential oil biosynthesized by Ocimum species is enriched with specialized metabolites …

This study evaluated the chemical composition, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of the
essential oils of twelve Ocimum basilicum L. cultivars grown in Serbia. The essential oils …