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Myrtus communis essential oils: insecticidal, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities: a review

Aicha HenniaDepartment of Agronomy, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, University of Mostaganem, Mostaganem, AlgeriaView further author information
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Said NemmicheDepartment of Biology, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, University of Mostaganem, Mostaganem, AlgeriaView further author information
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Susana DandlenDepartamento de Química e Farmácia, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade do Algarve, Faro, PortugalView further author information
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Maria Graça MiguelDepartamento de Química e Farmácia, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade do Algarve, Faro, PortugalCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 487-545 | Received 11 Nov 2018, Accepted 17 Apr 2019, Published online: 20 May 2019

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