Antibacterial Effects and Mechanism of Mandarin (<i>Citrus reticulata </i>L.) Essential Oil against <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) creates an array of challenges for the food industry and causes foodborne diseases in people, largely due to its strong antibiotic resistance. Mandarin (<i>Citrus reticulata </i>L.) essential oil (MEO) is recognized as a natural and safe preservative; ho...

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Main Authors: Xueying Song, Ting Liu, Lei Wang, Liu Liu, Xiaoping Li, Xiaoxia Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/25/21/4956