Antibiotic resistance, and, in a broader perspective, antimicrobial resistance (AMR),
continues to evolve and spread beyond all boundaries. As a result, infectious diseases have …

Simple Summary Plant secondary metabolites and essential oils also known as phytogenics
are biologically active compounds that have recently attracted increased interest as feed …

Contamination of food by spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms is a major challenge to
public health, food security and sustainability. As a response, there has been a growing …

Fruits and vegetables are highly perishable in nature. Several factors could affect the quality
and shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Packaging materials (usually made up of polymers …

Essential oils (EOs) seem to be more versatile and consist of a variety of volatile and organic
biological active substances that are also employed as the better substitutes in the bacteria …

Due to the increasing prevalence of life-threatening bacterial, fungal and viral infections and
the ability of these human pathogens to develop resistance to current treatment strategies …

Essential oils are a complex mixture of odoriferous, volatile organic compounds. There are
an extensive number of published articles which highlight the antimicrobial action of a …

Background Since time immemorial, natural active compounds including essential oils (EOs)
and their components have been used due to their flavor and fragrance. Out of 3000 known …

Background Consumer concern on the use of naturally-occurring antimicrobials from plants,
microorganisms and animal sources continues to grow daily, mostly triggered by the …

Essential oils (EOs) are more complex and comprise a number of volatile and natural
bioactive compounds, which often used in food industries as the best alternatives. This …