In vitro synergistic antibacterial activity of Melissa officinalis L. and some preservatives;Actividad antibacteriana sinergística in vitro y conservantes de Melissa officinalis L

Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research

Volumn 8, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 109-115

  Stanojevic D ^a   Čomić, Lj ^a   Stefanovic O ^a   Solujic Sukdolak S ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF KRAGUJEVAC   (Serbia)

Author keywords

Minimal inhibitory concentration; Plant extracts; Synergism

Indexed keywords

BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS); MELISSA OFFICINALIS;

EID: 77949313516     PISSN: 1695971X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5424/sjar/2010081-1149     Document Type: Article

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