Antibacterial Effects of Kumquat Peel Essential Oil on Staphylococcus Aureus and Escherichia Coli Bacteria in Comparison With Some Standard Antibiotics
Abstract:Background Studies have been conducted on citrus fruits and their essential oils in terms of preservative properties and the effect on food safety. Objective This study aimed to examine the antibacterial effects of kumquat peel essential oil. Methods In this experimental study, Kumquat fruit was purchased from the market in Qazvin, Iran. Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) of kumquat peel essential oil against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli strains we… Show more
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