Essential Oils from Oregano and Thyme Plants Organically Cultured in Lemnos Island (Greece) Present Strong Antimicrobial Action against Some Important Foodborne Bacterial Pathogens

Essential Oils from Oregano and Thyme Plants Organically Cultured in Lemnos Island (Greece) Present Strong Antimicrobial Action against Some Important Foodborne Bacterial Pathogens

The growing negative perception of consumers towards synthetic chemicals has shifted the search for new antimicrobials to those derived from natural sources (e.g., plants). Oregano and thyme are both well-known aromatic plants that belong to the Lamiaceae family. Their essential oils (EOs) have been...

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Main Authors: Dimitra Kostoglou, Freideriki Gala, Maria Iroglidou, Eirini Maniki, Alexandros Papachristoforou, Nikolaos Paterakis, Efstathios Giaouris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Biology and Life Sciences Forum
Subjects:
oregano essential oil
thyme essential oil
foodborne bacterial pathogens
biofilms
antimicrobial action
food safety
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9976/18/1/70

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