Antibacterial activity of Rosa damascena essential oil

Fitoterapia. 2003 Jun;74(4):394-6. doi: 10.1016/s0367-326x(03)00044-3.

Abstract

The essential oil of Rosa damascena petals was evaluated for its antibacterial effects against three strains of Xanthomonas axonopodis spp. vesicatoria. The essential oil may be a potential control agent in the management of the disease caused by X.a. vesicatoria in tomato and pepper plants.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Flowers
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Oils / administration & dosage
  • Plant Oils / pharmacology*
  • Plant Oils / therapeutic use
  • Rosa*
  • Xanthomonas / drug effects*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Plant Oils