African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Full Length Research Paper

Efficacy of oregano oil as a biocide agent against pathogens in vitro, using lux reporter gene technology

Nahla Omer ELtai
  • Nahla Omer ELtai
  • Department of Applied Sciences, School of Health and Life Sciences, University of the West of England, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY, UK
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Vyvyan Salisbury
  • Vyvyan Salisbury
  • Department of Applied Sciences, School of Health and Life Sciences, University of the West of England, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY, UK
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John Greenman
  • John Greenman
  • Department of Applied Sciences, School of Health and Life Sciences, University of the West of England, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY, UK
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  •  Received: 27 June 2015
  •  Accepted: 25 September 2015
  •  Published: 21 October 2015

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