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Journal of Essential Oil Research Volume 24, 2012 - Issue 2: Chemistry and Biology of Citrus Essential Oils
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Volatile fraction composition and biological activity of lemon oil (Citrus limon L. Burm.): Comparative study of oils extracted from conventionally grown and biological fruits

Federica Spadaro Pharmaco-Biological Department, School of Pharmacy, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Clara Circosta Pharmaco-Biological Department, School of Pharmacy, University of Messina, Messina, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Rosaria Costa Chromaleont s.r.l., a spin-off of the University of Messina, Messina, Italy; Dipartimento Farmaco-Chimico, School of Pharmacy, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Francesco Pizzimenti Pharmaco-Biological Department, School of Pharmacy, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Dora Rita Palumbo Pharmaco-Biological Department, School of Pharmacy, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Francesco Occhiuto Pharmaco-Biological Department, School of Pharmacy, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
Pages 187-193 | Received 21 Jul 2011, Accepted 18 Oct 2011, Published online: 20 Mar 2012

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