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The mode of antimicrobial action of the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil): S.D. COX ET AL.

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The antibacterial mechanism and cell damage mechanism of natural antibacterial agents from different sources and their applications in food

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The effects of influencing parameters on the Eucalyptus globulus leaves essential oil extraction by hydrodistillation method

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Zerumbone Disturbs the Extracellular Matrix of Fluconazole-Resistant Candida albicans Biofilms

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Towards Sustainable Food Packaging: A Review of Thermoplastic Starch (TPS) as a Promising Bioplastic Material, its Limitations, and Improvement Strategies with Bio-fillers and Essential Oils

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Impact of Microencapsulation on Ocimum gratissimum L. Essential Oil: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant Activities, and Chemical Composition

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Effects of Plant Substitutes for Nitrite on the Technological Characteristics of Fermented Sausages: A Comprehensive Review

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Multifunctional antimicrobial nanocomposites for food packaging applications

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Composición química y actividad antimicrobiana del aceite esencial de Psidium guajava y Cymbopogon citratus

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Inhibitory Effect of Mexican Oregano (Lippia berlandieri Schauer) Essential Oil on Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Salmonella Thyphimurium Biofilm Formation

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Antimicrobial activity of Baccharis dracunculifolia DC and its synergistic interaction with nisin against food-related bacteria

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Mutagenicity assessment of aflatoxin B1 exposed to essential oils

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Antimicrobials from Medicinal Plants: Key Examples, Success Stories and Prospects in Tackling Antibiotic Resistance

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Effects of Rubus fruticosus and Juniperus oxycedrus derivatives on culturability and viability of Listeria monocytogenes

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Essential Oils of Baccharis: Chemical Composition and Biological Activities

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Influence of sub-inhibitory concentration of selected plant essential oils on the physical and biochemical properties of Pseudomonas orientalis

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Exploring Essential Oils: Extraction, Biological Roles, and Food Applications

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Essential oils: antimicrobial, antioxidant properties, and their applications in food preservation—a comprehensive review

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Formulation, characterization, and stability of food grade oil‐in‐water nanoemulsions of essential oils of Tasmannia lanceolata, Backhousia citriodora and Syzygium anisatum

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Optimizatoin of Microwave-assisted extraction and compositional determination of essential oil from leaves of Eucalyptus globulus

Tran, T. H., Ngo, T. C. Q., Dao, T. P., N, N. P. T., Pham, T. N., Nguyen, T. D., Linh, H. T. K., Nguyen, N. H., & Cang, M. H. (2020) · IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering · doi:10.1088/1757-899x/736/2/022040 · Cited by 14

Phytochemical properties of essential oil from Artemisia sieberi Besser (Iranian accession) and its antioxidant and antifungal activities

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Effects of essential oils and(or) benzoic acid in beef finishing cattle diets on the fatty acid profile and shelf life stability of ribeye steaks and ground beef

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Assessment and modelling the antibacterial efficacy of vapours of cassia and clove essential oils against pathogens causing foodborne illness

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Palygorskite-Based Organic–Inorganic Hybrid Nanocomposite for Enhanced Antibacterial Activities

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Production of Innovative Essential Oil-Based Emulsion Coatings for Fungal Growth Control on Postharvest Fruits

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Listeria monocytogenes Outbreaks Related to Commercially Produced Caramel Apples: Developments in Sanitation, Product Formulation, and Packaging: A Review

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A review of the bioactive properties of Mongolian plants, with a focus on their potential as natural food preservatives

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Evaluation of the barrier and antimicrobial properties of biodegradable films based on potato waste starch containing natural additives

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Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engl. extracts: evaluation of antioxidant and antiproliferative activity and their ability to reduce microbial growth on fresh‐cut salad

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Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils

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Principles of Sensory Evaluation in Foods Containing Essential Oil

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Arachin amyloid-like fibrils and chitosan composite coatings with antimicrobial and antioxidant activities for effective preservation of perishable fruits

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Understanding inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli O157:H7 inoculated on romaine lettuce by emulsified thyme essential oil

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In Silico Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Thymol—Major Compounds in the Essential Oil of Lippia thymoides Mart. & Schauer (Verbenaceae)

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Essential oils as valuable feed additive: A narrative review of the state of knowledge about their beneficial health applications and enhancement of production performances in poultry

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Fermentation of orange pomace: Impact on essential oil composition and antimicrobial activity

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Yeast Particle Encapsulation of Scaffolded Terpene Compounds for Controlled Terpene Release

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Production, Delivery, and Regulatory Aspects for Application of Plant-Based Anti-microbial Peptides: a Comprehensive Review

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Microbial safety in cold-preserved foods: risks, regulatory gaps, and mitigation strategies

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NANOEMULGEL AS A RECENT DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM

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Dried Herbs as an Easy-to-Use and Cost-Effective Alternative to Essential Oils to Extend the Shelf Life of Sheep Lump Cheese

Kunová, S., Taglieri, I., Haščí­k, P., Hsouna, A. B., Mnif, W., Venturi, F., Sanmartin, C., Čmiková, N., Kluz, M., & Kačániová, M. (2023) · Foods · doi:10.3390/foods12244487 · Cited by 12

Characterization of Salmonella phages isolated from poultry coops and its effect with nisin on food bio‐control

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Chemical profile and biological properties of the Piper corcovadense C.DC. essential oil

Fontoura, B. H., Perin, E. C., Buratto, A. P., Schreiner, J. F., Cavalcante, K. M., Teixeira, S. D., Manica, D., Narzetti, R. A., da Silva, G. B., Bagatini, M. D., et al. (2024) · Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal · doi:10.1016/j.jsps.2024.101993 · Cited by 12

Eco-Friendly Sanitization of Indoor Environments: Effectiveness of Thyme Essential Oil in Controlling Bioaerosol Levels and Disinfecting Surfaces

Sateriale, D., Forgione, G., Cristofaro, G. A. D., Continisio, L., Pagliuca, C., Colicchio, R., Salvatore, P., Paolucci, M., & Pagliarulo, C. (2024) · BioTech · doi:10.3390/biotech13020012 · Cited by 12

Effect of different modified potato starch on starch-based films containing ZIF-67@thymol

Yang, X., Guo, S., Cui, Y., Wang, X., Zhang, R., Xu, C., Li, M., & Zhao, B. (2025) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.140731 · Cited by 12

Rapid detection of linalool by QCM gas sensor based on HKUST-1/MWCNT-gel@MIP in early sweetpotato black spot disease

Liu, S., Wu, X., Chen, S., Liu, C., Zhang, W., Yang, M., Cheng, J., Lu, G., Wang, Z., Chen, W., et al. (2025) · Microchemical Journal · doi:10.1016/j.microc.2025.113232 · Cited by 12

Combined washing effect of noni extract and oregano essential oil on the decontamination of Listeria monocytogenes on romaine lettuce

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Supercritical CO2 extraction of α-bisabolol from different parts of candeia wood (Eremanthus erythropappus)

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Oregano essential oil encapsulated in alginate beads: Release kinetics as affected by electrostatic interaction with whey proteins and freeze‐drying

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Study of Antimicrobial, Antioxidant and Cytotoxicity Properties of Selected Plant Extracts for Food Preservative Applications

Islam, M. N., Islam, N., Zzaman, W., & Billah, M. M. (2021) · International Journal of Food Studies · doi:10.7455/ijfs/10.si.2021.a8 · Cited by 12

Essential oils of Lippia gracilis and Lippia sidoides chemotypes and their major compounds carvacrol and thymol: nanoemulsions and antifungal activity against Lasiodiplodia theobromae

de Melo, J. O., Blank, A. F., Nunes, R. D. S., Alves, P. B., Arrigoni-Blank, M. D. F., Gagliardi, P. R., de Nascimento, A. F., Sampaio, T. S., Lima, A. D., & Nizio, D. A. D. C. (2022) · Research Society and Development · doi:10.33448/rsd-v11i3.26715 · Cited by 12

Membrane damage mechanism of protocatechualdehyde against Micrococcus luteus and its effect on pork quality characteristics

Liao, S., Gong, G., Wang, X., & Tian, L. (2022) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-022-23309-3 · Cited by 12

Role of Piper nigrum in functional food and nutraceuticals

Banu, A. T., & Murugan, A. (2022) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-90794-1.00019-3 · Cited by 12

Antimicrobial Activities of Olive Leaf Extract and Its Potential Use in Food Industry

Liu, Y., McKeever, L. C., Suo, Y., Jin, T. Z., & Malik, N. S. A. (2018) · ACS symposium series · doi:10.1021/bk-2018-1287.ch006 · Cited by 12

Modeling the Combined Effect of pH, Protein Content, and Mexican Oregano Essential Oil Against Food Spoilage Molds

Levario-Gómez, A., Ávila-Sosa, R., Gutiérrez‐Méndez, N., López‐Malo, A., & Nevárez‐Moorillón, G. V. (2020) · Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems · doi:10.3389/fsufs.2020.00034 · Cited by 12

Essential oil from Piperaceae as a potential for biopesticide agents: a review

Abdullah, N. A., Zain, W. Z. W. M., Hamid, H. A., & Ramli, N. W. (2020) · Food Research · doi:10.26656/fr.2017.4(s5).007 · Cited by 12

Wound healing potential of oil extracted from Parrotiopsis jacquemontiana (Decne) Rehder

Ali, S., Khan, M. R., Batool, R., Maryam, S., & Majid, M. (2019) · Journal of Ethnopharmacology · doi:10.1016/j.jep.2019.03.018 · Cited by 12

The role of a moisture-barrier latex in controlling retention, stability and release of D-limonene from complex coacervated matrix microparticles formed during spray drying

Tang, Y., Park, H., Scher, H. B., & Jeoh, T. (2022) · Frontiers in Nutrition · doi:10.3389/fnut.2022.979656 · Cited by 11

Extending the shelf-life of refrigerated chicken fillets by using polymeric coating layer composed of ginger Zingiber officinale essential oil loaded-chitosan nanoparticles

Musalem, S., Hamdy, M. M., Mashaly, M. M., Kamoun, E. A., & Malak, N. M. L. (2024) · Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Applied Sciences · doi:10.1007/s43994-024-00172-8 · Cited by 11

Synergistic inactivation effect of ultrasound and nano-emulsified basil essential oil on the metabolic responses of Salmonella on sprouts

Liu, Z., Sun, P., He, X., Lin, D., Ke, L., Shi, C., Yang, H., Deng, L., Lin, Z., & Chen, L. (2025) · International Journal of Food Microbiology · doi:10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111082 · Cited by 11

Medicinal Plants: Uses, Cultivation, and Preservation

Krochmal‐Marczak, B., SAWICKA, B. H., Barbaś, P., Pszczółkowski, P., & Ziarati, P. (2025) · Interdisciplinary biotechnological advances · doi:10.1007/978-981-96-2790-5_2 · Cited by 11

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Socaci, S., Fărcaș, A. C., & Tofană, M. (2020) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-814700-9.00008-x · Cited by 11

Identification of volatile compounds and antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal properties against drug-resistant microbes of essential oils from the leaves of Mentha rotundifolia var. apodysa Briq. (Lamiaceae)

Salamatullah, A. M. (2022) · Open Chemistry · doi:10.1515/chem-2022-0161 · Cited by 11

Ultrasonic disaggregation of dioctahedral palygorskite crystal bundles for enhancing the stability and antibacterial properties of Pickering emulsion

Xu, J., Wang, W., Lu, Y., Zhang, H., Hui, A., Zhu, Y., Duan, F., & Wang, A. (2023) · Applied Clay Science · doi:10.1016/j.clay.2023.106933 · Cited by 11

Recent advances of using organic acids and essential oils as in-feed antibiotic alternative in poultry feeds

Qui, N. H. (2023) · Czech Journal of Animal Science · doi:10.17221/99/2022-cjas · Cited by 13

Essential Oil Vapors Assisted Plasma for Rapid, Enhanced Sanitization of Food-Associated Pathogenic Bacteria

Arcot, Y., Mu, M., Taylor, T. M., Castillo, A., Cisneros‐Zevallos, L., & Akbulut, M. E. S. (2023) · Food and Bioprocess Technology · doi:10.1007/s11947-023-03203-0 · Cited by 11

Antioxidant Effect of Thyme Essential Oil on Oxidative Stability of Chicken Nuggets

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