Optimization and improvement of phenolic monoterpenes production in oregano (Origanum spp)

Acta Horticulturae

Volumn 778, Issue , 2008, Pages 15-27

  Dudai, N ^a  

^a ARO Newe Ya'ar Research Center   (Ireland)

Author keywords

Antioxidants; Carvacrol; Essential oil; Oregano; Thymol

Indexed keywords

ORIGANUM;

EID: 61449136915     PISSN: 05677572     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.17660/actahortic.2008.778.1     Document Type: Conference Paper

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